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WEST CHICAGO EMBARKS ON CREATION OF 20-YEAR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The City of West Chicago has announced the launch of a process to update its Comprehensive Plan, the guiding document for how community stakeholders hope to see the City grow and change over the next 20 years ...

ECC THEATRE PRESENTS AS YOU LIKE IT IN #MAKEARTALWAYS VIRTUAL SERIES
Elgin Community College Theatre will present a virtual production of “As You Like It,” by William Shakespeare, on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. on the ECC Arts Center’s Facebook and YouTube pages. This production is directed ...

WEST CHICAGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 33 TO HOST ADDITIONAL MOBILE TESTING COVID-19: DECEMBER 5 & 10 2020
West Chicago Elementary School District 33, the City of West Chicago, the Illinois Department of Public Health and DuPage County Health Department are partnering to host two FREE COVID-19 mobile testing units from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., or until tests are...

INFORMATION ON COVID-19 VACCINES THAT WILL HELP THE COMMUNITY UNDERSTAND THE STATUS, SAFETY, BENEFITS & MORE!
What you need to know about how CDC is making COVID-19 vaccine recommendations in the United States. Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination. Since the pandemic began, ACIP has been holding special meetings to review U.S. data on COVID-19 and...

ACTION CALL: URGE POLITICIANS TO MAKE PPP LOANS DEDUCTABLE TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020, or PPP, was passed in order to provide small businesses across the United States crucial relief during widespread government shutdowns due...

TIER 3 MITIGATION EFFECTS ON WEST CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT
In accordance with the new Illinois state mandate Tier 3 resurgence mitigation restrictions will begin on Friday, November 20, and will remain in effect until further notice. See below for new updates on District programs ...

A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR RUBEN PINEDA: GATHERING FOR THE HOLIDAYS THIS YEAR
As we approach the holiday season, I feel a great responsibility as your Mayor to share my thoughts about the upcoming gatherings planned for Thanksgiving this year. No doubt, this holiday in particular speaks to all of us for its...

PROPOSED NEXT PHASE OF THE DUPAGE COUNTY SMALL BUSINESS GRANT
Today the DuPage County Board authorized an additional $2.5 million in funding for the DuPage County Small Business Grant Relief Program for Restaurants and Food Establishments. Two revisions to the Grant Program were made. The Board removed the date ...

VIRTUAL FROSTY FUN HAS BEGUN IN WEST CHICAGO
West Chicago is keeping the fun in Frosty Fest even during the pandemic. Several events have been created to spark engagement with the community in a safe and socially distanced way. Frosty, the official mascot of ...

WEST CHICAGO TO HOST ADDITIONAL MOBILE TESTING FOR COVID-19: NOVEMBER 21, 2020
The City of West Chicago, the Illinois Department of Public Health and DuPage County Health Department are partnering to host a COVID-19 mobile testing unit for Saturday, November 21, 2020 from ...

JESSE WHITE ANNOUNCES CLOSURE OF DRIVER SERVICES FACILITIES FROM NOV. 17 UNTIL DEC. 7, 2020, DUE TO WORSENING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing Driver Services facilities statewide will be closed to the public for in person transactions effective Tuesday, Nov. 17 and will reopen on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic. White is...

PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE 15,415 NEW CASES OF CORONAVIRUS DISEASE
Record one-day testing high with more than 106,000 COVID-19 tests reported. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 15,415 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including...

Small Gifts of Art Show and Sale Returns to Gallery 200 in West Chicago: Now through December
For those looking for a unique gift for a friend or a loved one, look no further than 103 West Washington Street and the art collaborative known as Gallery 200 where the always anticipated annual Small Gifts of Art Show and Sale takes place in November and December....

SHOP CANTIGNY ON “MUSEUM STORE SUNDAY”
Cantigny Park invites everyone to get a jump on holiday gift giving and support local museums and cultural institutions on Museum Store Sunday on November 29. The worldwide shopping event is sponsored by the Museum Store Association (MSA). More than 1,400 stores are involved, representing ....

WCCHS ALUMNAE GIVE BACK!
In the fall of 2007, two members of the West Chicago Community High School (WCCHS) Girls Volleyball team never dreamed they would be instrumental in giving back to their school a big way. Yet on Nov. 11, 2020, they did just that....

NEWEST COMED PROGRAM PROVIDES BILL ASSISTANCE TO STRUGGLING SMALL BUINESSES DURING PANDEMIC
With many restaurants, bars, retailers and other small businesses across northern Illinois struggling to stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic, ComEd today announced a new bill-assistance program to help eligible small businesses facing financial difficulties....

Tier 2 Resurgence Mitigation "What does that mean for Warrenville Park District Programs?"
As cases of COVID-19 continue to increase throughout the State of Illinois, Governor Pritzker announced yesterday that DuPage County (Region 8) will move to Tier 2 of the resurgence mitigation beginning ...

STATE ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL MITIGATION FOR REGIONS 5, 7, AND 8
Additional Mitigations for Regions 5,7, and 8 will take place WEDNESDAY, November 11. For Regions 5, 7, and 8, additional mitigation measures taking effect Wednesday, November 11 include the following for Bars & Restaurants, Meetings, Social....

LINDA CHEATHAM CELEBRATES 25 YEARS AT PEOPLE’S RESOURCE CENTER
People’s Resource Center’s (PRC) Director of Operations, Linda Cheatham, is celebrating her 25th anniversary as an employee of the DuPage non-profit. She was the second employee hired onto the PRC staff when she was hired in 1995 as the Associate Director, working ...

WCCHS Students Selected for ILMEA Music Festival
Ten students from West Chicago Community High School have been selected by audition for the 2020 Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) District 9 Honor Festival. This year, the festival will be a virtual masterclass for students on ...

Lola Browning Named October Student of the Month
West Chicago Community High School has selected Lola Browning of West Chicago as Student of the Month for October, 2020. Browning was chosen for being an outstanding student and representative of WeGo in the classroom, in activities, and on...

Take Flight in 2021: Call for Street Banner Artwork in West Chicago
The West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission is hoping 2021 will be the year for new and returning artists to be inspired to take flight with the theme by the same name, and submit original artwork for consideration of the City’s annual ...

Buck Services Appoints Assistnat Management Positions in Operations Dept.
Buck Services, Inc. has been creating and maintaining clean, comfortable, and community orientated environments since 1988. Buck Services expertise lies in....

ECC to host Oct. 29 Manufacturing and Technology Webinar!
Elgin Community College will host "The Demand for Manufacturing Jobs," a webinar focused on manufacturing and technology jobs on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 9 a.m. Interested attendees can ...

COVID-19 Regional Update & Summary Report by IRMA
Mitigations put in place October 1st are still applicable with the following changes in certain areas. Details of mitigation by region as well as identifying new schedule for compliance....

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