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Important Information from the West Chicago Park District
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak widens across the state and region, the West Chicago Park District continues to be proactive in taking guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health, the DuPageCounty Health Department and...

VFW Voice of Democracy Contest “What Makes America Great”
The West Chicago VFW Post 6791 and the Ladies’ Auxiliary awarded almost $2,500 in prize money to students who entered the annual Voice of Democracy competition during the Feb. 18, 2020 Community High School District 94 Board of ...

Funny for Fringe Special Comedy Event March 24 - Community High School Dist. 94
Some of Chicago’s top professional stand-up comedians will perform at West Chicago Community High School to raise funds for the school’s drama student’s trip to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in ...

Paella (Spanish Rice) - Traditional Spanish Recipe
I´m going to show you how to make a Spanish paella for 4 people for under $10. Yup, you read that correctly, an authentic flavored Spanish paella for less than an Alexander Hamilton bill. This Paella is loaded with flavors, made with simple...

Torrijas (Spanish Cinnamon Toast) - Traditional Spanish Recipe
When Easter comes around, torrijas are found in just about every bakery in Spain. Torrijas are very similar to french toast, expect they are cooked in a different way. This simple torrijas recipe hails from the roman times, and later became...

Spanish Cava Sangria - Traditional Spanish Recipe
Spain is famously known for their sangria, a delicious cocktail made with either red wine or white wine. In this post, I will show you how to make a Spanish cava sangria recipe. This sangria is made with fresh fruits and cava, Spain´s famous sparkling wine. This ...

Gambas al Ajillo (Sauteed Shrimp with Garlic) - Traditional Spanish Recipe
I can rember the first time I had Gambas al Ajillo (Sauteed Shrimp with Garlic), I was a young boy and I was fascinated with the dish. Wonderful aromas and flavors of garlic, smoked paprika, and the all mighty shrimp. It was...

Huevos Rotos - Traditional Spanish Recipe
Spanish broken eggs, known as ¨Huevos Rotos¨ in Spain, are one of the most popular dishes in the Iberian peninsula. In this recipe, I created that exact same dish, but with a twist. Spanish Broken Eggs with Sweet Potato Fries. This dish is ...

Spanish Crema Catalana - Traditional Spanish Recipe
When it comes to desserts Spain has a huge selection to choose from, but Crema Catalana has to be one of the most famous, along with Flan and Turron de Alicante. Crema Catalana is very similar to Crème Brûlée and originates from the French ...

Sauteed Shrimp in Creamy Saffron Sauce - Traditional Spanish Recipe
These Sautéed Shrimp in Creamy Saffron Sauce are seriously one of the BEST shrimp dishes I have ever tasted. Loaded with an insane amount of flavor, super easy to make and done in 20 minutes. Serve these shrimp as...

Berenjenas Fritas con Miel - Traditional Spainish Recipe
Spain is a country with a very rich history, for thousands of years, many different tribes and countries tried to conquer Spain. All of them leaving a gift behind before being defeated and expelled, the gift of food. Take for example this dish...

FCA Force Football Special Registration Offer!
Hello and welcome to FCA Force Football. Please follow the link 2020 FCA FORCE FOOTBALL REGISTRATION. When you get to the registration page, select Jr. Pee Wee. You must create a Sports Connect username & password. After setting up a username & password you must fill in ...

Census Toolkit for Illinois Business Owners & Managers
The success of the 2020 U.S. Census will have important implications for businesses in Illinois. The decennial population count contributes to critical data (publicly accessible through the Census Business Builder) that businesses use to identify where to open a new store and what products and services to offer. It helps allocate funding for various federal business loan programs across the country and ...

"Hometown Happenings" - City of Warrenville
"As I am writing this, the fate of the Ogden 6 Theatres in Naperville hangs in the balance. Most of us have probably been there at some time in the past, or perhaps you are a regular today. It resides in a mostly empty shopping center once dominated by a vibrant Kmart. A few other businesses remain, but the center hangs..."

Makers Of Fla-Vor-Ice And Otter Pops Launch New Premium Alcoholic Freezer Bar, SLIQ Spirited Ice
Adult Fla-Vor-Ice and Otter Pops fans will rejoice this summer as The Jel Sert Company announced the launch of SLIQ Spirited Ice, a new premium alcoholic freezer bar poised to revolutionize mixology on ice, literally. The world's leading manufacturer of freezer bars, responsible for producing billions of bars each year, has evolved its product line...

Warrenville Public Library Newsletter
Census 2020 - Make Sure Illinois Counts, Spring Events, Library Squad, Book Club, and so much more!

Distinguished Alumni Reception at CHS
Please join the Community High School District 94 Educational Foundation for a reception and awards ceremony to honor the 2019 West Chicago Community High School Distinguished Alumni...

Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce Invites Chamber and Community Members to Visit Spain’s Costa del Sol
The Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce has announced today that it will be visiting Spain’s stunning Costa del Sol on October 13, 2020, and is inviting chamber members, family and friends of chamber members to join them on this once ...

Warrenville Artist Nick Gurley to Show Work in West Chicago's Celebration of Art
The month of January brings Celebration of Art to Gallery 200 at 103 W. Washington Street, with an Opening Reception scheduled for Friday, January 17, 2020 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. The art show and sale is sponsored by ...

CANTIGNY’S MCCORMICK HOUSE NAMES “COMMUNITY TREES” WINNER
The Robert R. McCormick House at Cantigny Park today announced that the Christmas tree decorated by WINGS Program, Inc. and displayed at the museum received the most votes in public balloting. By winning the popular vote, the organization earns an additional $2,500 grant from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation for a total of $5,000. Six other participating local...

Window to West Chicago
From the Mayor!, Take Note, Arts & Culture, Around Town, and much More!

"Hometown Happenings" - City of Warrenville

Chicago Startup Improovy On-Demand House Painting Service Launches New Location in Naperville, IL
Chicago-based tech startup Improovy is bringing its on-demand house painting services to Naperville, IL, and surrounding Dupage County neighborhoods...

WCCHS Students Place in Upstate Eight Art Show
West Chicago Community High School artists received awards in the annual Upstate eight Conference Art Show on Dec. 2, 2019 at SciTech in Aurora. Participating Conference schools submitted ...

District 33 Announces Next Superintendent
West Chicago District 33’s Board of Education announced at Monday evening’s special board meeting that it has selected Kristina Davis as the next...

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