IMPORTANT COVID UPDATE WITH THE WEST CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY The library is expanding its hours, making limited seating available, and making its in-person services available for walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis starting April 12, 2021.? As always, masks are ...
Coalition Letter on the Build by the Fourth of July Campaign - U.S. Chamber of Commerce We write to you, urging Congress to enact a fiscally and environmentally responsible infrastructure package that stimulates the economy and improves the quality of life for every American. It seems each Congress and every new Administration includes infrastructure as a top priority...
CIVIC AWARENESS SERIES EXAMINES GERRYMANDERING The Robert R. McCormick House at Cantigny Park and the League of Women Voters of Wheaton resume their Civic Awareness Series with a virtual program about the issues of local and state gerrymandering. Madeleine Doubek, executive director of CHANGE Illinois, will discuss how...
STUDENT ARTISTS EARN STATE & CONFERENCE AWARDS AT WEST CHICAGO COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL West Chicago Community High School students recently earned awards in the arts in both state and conference contests. On the state level, Bella Wiehle of Carol Stream was the overall winner in the 2021 Illinois Arts Education Week “Art Surrounds Us” poster contest. Wiehle is currently a student in David Exner’s Studio Art class. The contest was open to all Illinois students ...
GOVERNOR PRITZKER CHANGES REOPENING GUIDELINES Governor Pritzker announced a metrics-based, vaccination-informed framework for Illinois to advance to Phase 5 of the state’s Restore Illinois Plan. He also announced that all Illinois residents age 16+ will be ...
ECC HOSTS APRIL APPRENTICE AND CAREER FAIRS Elgin Community College's Office of Strategic Partnerships and Experiential Learning will host a virtual Apprentice Fair on Thursday, April 8, from 12 – 2 p.m., followed by a career fair on Friday, April 9. Both fairs are free and ...
INTRODUCING THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE U.S. ARMY The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park continues its acclaimed Date with History series with a virtual program about the National Museum of the United States Army. LTG Roger C. Schultz (U.S. Army-Ret.), president of The Army Historical Foundation, will discuss the new ...
WEST CHICAGO RENEWS COMMITMENT TO MONARCH BUTTERFLIES A call for West Chicago residents and City staff to take steps to continue and increase the planting of milkweed and nectar plants to preserve and strengthen the monarch butterfly population is included in a Proclamation declaring ...
WE-GO DRAMA STREAMS IHSA COMPETITION SHOWS Wego Drama at West Chicago Community High School continues their 2020-21 special streaming “Intersections Performances” with Illinois High School Association (IHSA) competition plays. Streaming tickets are free, but must be preordered by March 19 for ...
DULCE REYES NAMED FEBRURARY STUDENT OF THE MONTH! West Chicago Community High School has selected Dulce Reyes of West Chicago as Student of the Month for February 2021. Reyes was chosen for her numerous volunteer activities, leadership qualities, and outstanding performance in the ...
WEST CHICAGO WELCOMES NEW BUSINESS AT DUPAGE BUSINESS CENTER: ALTON INDUSTRAY LTD. GROUP A grand opening of Alton Industry Ltd Group last month in West Chicago was cause for celebration. The new 192,880 square foot build-to-suit warehouse and office facility located in the DuPage Business Center will serve as Alton Industry Ltd Group new North American Headquarters and ...
ILLINOIS CHAMBER BREAKS DOWN WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEK All eyes are on the Senate this week as they return for another legislative session. Illinois Chamber President and CEO Todd Maisch breaks down what to expect this week and how the Chamber is following Pritzker's proposed tax increases...
ALBERTSON'S/JEWEL-OSCO PROVIDES 2,000+ VACCINES TO WEST CHICAGO Within hours of Albertson’s/Jewel-Osco contacting City officials informing them of an allocation of more than 2,000 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for eligible residents in State assigned categories Phase 1A, 1B, and 1B+, the City moved into high gear on Friday, February 26th to locate and ...
COLLEGE OF DUPAGE HIRE-ED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Project Hire-Ed apprenticeships present the opportunity to work in a career, while taking related coursework at College of DuPage that leads to a certificate or industry credential. While in the apprenticeship program, you will be paid for full-time employment, which ...
CITY CANCELS BLOOMING FEST & RAILROAD DAYS As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to cause cancellations of public gatherings across the country, the City of West Chicago has announced that in the interest of public health and safety it is cancelling Blooming Fest, the downtown garden festival scheduled for ...
WEST CHICAGO SELECTED FOR DUPAGE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY'S FIRST COMMUNITY CARES WEEK West Chicago has been selected to be a part of DuPage Habitat for Humanity’s first Community Cares Week. Community Cares Week brings together volunteers to do exterior home repair projects for residents in a selected community within Habitat’s service area. We will be bringing together...
GET TESTED FOR CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) Testing Now Available Across Chicagoland ACCESS is now offering testing to anyone over the age of 2 at any of ACCESS’ testing sites. Before testing, everyone must complete a telehealth visit.
Please call 800.836.7633 to schedule a telehealth visit with one of our ACCESS providers today....
Protect Yourself Avoid Covid-19 Vaccine Scams! As Covid-19 vaccine distribution begins, here are signs of potential scams. If you believe you have been the victim of Covid-19 fraud, immediately report it to HHS Office of Inspector General, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and ...
