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Leman Middle School Sixth Graders Visit West Chicago Public Library

Leman Middle School sixth graders took a walking adventure to the West Chicago Public Library District last week. The students used compasses to navigate the correct route to the library and then learned all about everything the library has to offer outside of books. Students brought home special glasses to safely watch next month’s eclipse….

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Slice Spot has New Owners But Same Recipes: Allan Gilbert is Invested in the West Chicago Community As He Takes On Another WeGo Business Venture

Local West Chicago resident, Allan Gilbert owner of the Bunker Bar and Grill has expanded his business presence even further into West Chicago by buying a second business, the Slice Spot- a pizza establishment located on Roosevelt Road. Gilbert took over the business on August 1st and he’s been busy at work making cosmetic improvements…

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Redefining Success :Apprenticeships and Job Training: A Bright Future for High School Students

In recent years, a notable trend has emerged in high schools across the country, as they increasingly emphasize apprenticeships and job training as viable alternatives to the traditional college pathway. This shift reflects a growing recognition that not all students necessarily need or desire a college education after high school. Instead, empowering students with practical…

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ComEd Tree Trimming to Continue through October

ComEd will continue regular vegetation management in West Chicago’s transmission corridor areas through the month of October. These corridors are specific geographic zones where one or more high-voltage electric transmission lines are in operation. West Chicago’s corridors are composed of large steel poles or tower structures, and are primarily located adjacent to interstate highways and…

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New Playground At DuPage Family Center

Dupage County judge Kenneth Popejoy, Dupage County Chair Deborah Conroy and DuPage County Board Members Cut a Ribbon For the newly installed playground at The DuPage County Family Center in Wheaton. The DuPage County Family Center provides services for families in which the parents live apart. Some of the families we serve are in the…

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Emergency Training Exercises Slated For October 7

Don’t be alarmed if you hear sirens and see many emergency personnel and vehicles at the DuPage County airport on Saturday, October 7. Partnering with West Chicago Fire Protection District, West Chicago Police Department, and Federal Aviation Administration, the Dupage Airport Authority will be conducting a full-scale emergency exercise to test response protocols, mobilization tactics,…

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