In a decision that has raised concerns among legislators and advocates alike, the state agency responsible for overseeing services for individuals with developmental disabilities has proposed a significant reduction in funding. The potential consequences of this move have sparked a wave of criticism and calls for immediate action. Under the proposed plan, approximately 2.5 million…
The City of West Chicago is seeking volunteers to fill vacancies on its Boards and Commissions. These volunteer opportunities provide residents, and non-residents in some cases, with a chance to be further involved in the community while sharing their own personal experiences, expertise, and talents. Appointments to Boards/Commissions are mostly reserved for residents by State…
Karen Jean Uelsmann, 62, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024, at the Aperion Care nursing home in West Chicago, IL. Karen was born on August 20, 1961, the third of five children of William and Joyce Uelsmann, and grew up in Bloomingdale, IL. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts projects, cooking meals and baking,…
Northwestern Medicine and the South Elgin and Countryside Fire Protection District are collaborating to offer life-saving stroke diagnosis and treatment to residents of the South Elgin area and the northwestern suburb. Northwestern Medicine’s Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) can now be dispatched to essentially create an emergency room in a parking lot, saving precious minutes. The…
