WEGO DRAMA AT WEST CHICAGO COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS "THE NEW MARGO" Wego Drama at West Chicago Community High School continues the season with The New Margo, a suspenseful thriller. The play tells the story of young college women who are obsessed with crime thrillers. They become confused about why one of the group has undergone a major make-over. They collectively try to discover why...
HOW AI CAN HELP SMALL BUSINESSES COMPETE AND GROW Whether you're a small business owner or someone considering starting your own venture, you've probably heard a lot about artificial intelligence (AI) and wondered how it fits into your daily operations. While it may seem like a tool reserved for tech savvy companies, AI is...
A WELL-FUNCTIONING ECONOMY REQUIRES A FUNCTIONING GOVERNMENT Government shutdowns are harmful to the economy, the American people, and U.S. national security. The U.S. government shutdown began on October 1, when Congress and the Administration could not reach an agreement to continue funding the federal government...
CELEBRATE THE HORSE & THE SEASON AT THE FALL FESTIVAL AT DANADA, OCT 11 & 12 Join a celebration of the horse and the fall season at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Fall Festival at Danada on Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday, Oct. 12, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Danada Equestrian Center at 3S507 Naperville Road in Wheaton...
WHAT THIS SHUTDOWN MEANS FOR BUSINESSES The federal government has entered its sixth shutdown in 30 years, with significant implications for businesses, communities, and the economy. The U.S. Chamber is actively advocating for solutions...
JEEPERS CREEPERS! DUPAGE COUNTY'S FOREST PRESERVES GO ALL OUT FOR HALLOWEEN From family-friendly pumpkin hikes to gothic ghost stories for grown-ups, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has a frightfully fun Halloween lineup this October. On Oct. 17 and 18, bring the family to Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve in Oak Brook between 5:30 and 9 p.m. for a self-guided pumpkin...
U.S. CHAMBER URGES ACTION TO AVERT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN The Chamber is providing details about the potential impacts of a government shutdown and the implications for the business community and the economy. When Congress did not reach an agreement on government funding by September 30, the government shut down...
MONTHLY BRUSH COLLECTION RESUMES WEEK OF OCTOBER 6 The monthly Brush Collection Program resumes starting Monday, October 6 brush can be placed no earlier than Saturday, October 4. Please note the following reminders for the Brush Collection Program:...
FALL HYDRANT FLUSHING STARTS THIS WEEK! The City of Warrenville will begin its annual fall hydrant flushing program from September 29 through October 31, 2025, Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Hydrant flushing is a regular maintenance activity...
WEST NILE VIRUS FOUND IN WARRENVILLE MOSQUITO TRAP The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) recently confirmed a positive test for West Nile virus in mosquitoes collected in Warrenville. This is the fifth positive test from the same mosquito trap in our community during the 2025 season...
SMALL BUSINESS OPTIMISM GROWS, BUT COST PRESSURES PERSIST Small businesses were more optimistic in the third quarter, but they continue to grapple with inflation and escalating costs, which remain the biggest barriers to growth. “This quarter’s Index reflects a resilient small business community that’s cautiously optimistic about the economy,” said Tom Sullivan, U.S. Chamber Senior...
FISCH FINANCIAL WEEKLY UPDATE Stocks posted solid gains last week, propelled by the Fed’s decision to cut short-term interest rates. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 1.22 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index climbed 2.21 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 1.05 percent. By contrast, the MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, fell 0.27 percent...
BRIDGING CLASSROOMS TO CAREERS: LAUNCHING NEW BUSINESS-BACKED AP COURSES Last week, the U.S. Chamber and College Board convened business leaders, educators, policymakers, and students for an event that celebrated the launch of new two new AP courses and spotlighted the urgent need to equip students with practical business skills and entrepreneurial mindsets to thrive in a rapidly...
U.S. CHAMBER MEETS WITH WORLD LEADERS AT UNGA The U.S. Chamber is hosting a series of events and meetings during the 80th UN General Assembly (UNGA), including engagements with heads of state, to address key global challenges. The discussions showcase the U.S. Chamber’s ability to connect businesses with world leaders and the pivotal...
WEGO DRAMA BRING THE LAUGHS TO WEST CHICAGO COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL WITH THE 39 STEPS Wego Drama at West Chicago Community High School starts homecoming early by bringing The 39 Steps to life on-stage. The classic Alfred Hitchcock film finds new life with this wild comedy. It is adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan. This TONY-nominated and Oliver Award-winning play is about an average man who becomes...
FISCH FINANCIAL WEEKLY UPDATE Stocks posted a solid gain last week, riding a rally in megacap tech stocks while overcoming interest rate anxiety, a downward revision to jobs data, and mixed inflation reports. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 1.59 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index climbed 2.03 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added ...
CELEBRATE NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH WITH WeGo LOTERIA National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed each year from September 15 to October 15, honoring the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. In West Chicago, the celebration begins with the launch of WeGo Lotería at the Mexican Independence Day Festival on...
POP UP MARKET SOFT LAUNCH WEEKENDS Be among the first to experience the Marketplace at our Soft Launch events at the park, 28W164 Warrenville Road:
Saturday, October 25 · 12:00–4:00 p.m. Temporary market tents will be set up along a cement patio area, and two vendor
units will be installed...
HELP SHAPE MAIN STREET'S FUTURE: DOWNTOWN MODERINZATION & BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT The City of West Chicago is excited to announce the launch of the Downtown Modernization & Beautification Project, a transformative investment in the community’s historic core. This project, focused on safety, infrastructure, and streetscape improvements, is...
HOW INVESTMENTS IN RESILIENCE AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PROTECT COMMUNITIES Resilience Report 2025, produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Allstate, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Allstate, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation recently released new research showing that each dollar not invested in disaster...
LETTER TO CONGRESS ON COMPREHENSIVE PERMITTING REFORM A coalition of 525 organizations—led by the U.S. Chamber—is urging Congress to fix the nation’s broken permitting process. “Communities and businesses are ready to invest in projects that will strengthen our economy and improve quality of life—from expanding broadband access and upgrading transportation networks, to building innovative energy facilities...
CITY OF WARRENVILLE WILL SHOWCASE POP-UP SHOP MARKETPLACE IN OCTOBER The City of Warrenville is introducing a new way to shop local and support small businesses with the launch of its Pop-Up Shop Marketplace this fall at Leone Schmidt Heritage Park. The Marketplace will feature custom-built shop spaces for rotating vendors, bringing a fresh retail experience to the community and energizing one of...
STUDENTS PRACTICE HIGH-IMPACT PREPAREDNESS DURING SIMULATION DRILL More than 140 participants – including College of DuPage Emergency Medical Technician, Nursing, Respiratory, Physical Therapy and Radiology students – participated in a mass disaster simulation designed to mirror real-world emergency conditions...
