James P. Paulissen, M.D Obituary
James P. Paulissen, M.D Obituary age 95, of Winfield, passed away on April 27, 2024. He was born in Chicago, IL. As a child, he lived in Illinois, California, and…
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A Note From The Treasurer of The State of Illinois
spring cleaning at my house. Well, I’m not sure that is exactly the right term. I still had a lot of unpacking to do from our move last year. The…
Cosley Run For The Animals
Last chance to score early bird pricing for the Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals! Whether you decide to run, walk, slither or sprint, we there are distances for everyone to…
Jobs: DuPage County Hiring Equipment Operator
Equipment Operator I Salary: $52,500.00 Annually Location: Wheaton, IL Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 23-00148 Department: Division of Transportation Opening Date: 04/29/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Hours: Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.,…
Art in Full Bloom Group Art Show at Gallery 200
“Art in Full Bloom” is the group exhibit at Gallery 200 for the month of May. The display highlights the beautiful artwork of thirteen Gallery 200 artists. Stop into the…
Cantigny and Chicago Botanic Garden Provides Internships For Veterans
The Chicago Botanic Garden and Cantigny have joined forces to provide valuable support for military veterans as they transition to civilian life. This summer, both locations will be hosting the…
Governor Pritzker Launches $30 Million Grant Opportunity for Community Revitalization
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) launched $30 million in funding for the Rebuild Illinois Downtowns and Main Streets Capital (RDMS, $20 million)…
Student Chefs Stretch Their Culinary Muscles
Healthy West Chicago enjoyed another week working hand-in-hand with West Chicago Community High School students interested in the culinary arts. Last week they embarked on a culinary journey through the…
Saving At The Register: Dollar General and Walgreens April 28 – May 4
Local resident, Kayla Niziolek of Killin’ It With Coupons has put together a list of great deals to save you money on groceries and personal care items for local retailers such as…
City of West Chicago Provides 2023 Annual Water Quality Report to Residents
The City of West Chicago has provided the 2023 Drinking Water Quality Report via the city website. The report may be viewed in its entirety by clicking HERE, or you…
Plaster Statuette Class Among Other Art Classes Now Offered by Gallery 200
Gallery 200’s new gallery manager, Britta Renwick will be implementing exciting new art classes at the Gallery. The first class in May is a Plaster Statuette Class. Sign up today…
Vegetable Gardening Class At Gallery 200
In conjunction with Healthy West Chicago, Gallery 200 will host a vegetable gardening class on Thursday, May 9th, between 7-8:00pm. Participants will receive seeds and a have a chance to…
Steven Muehlfelt Obituary : Owner of Winfield’s Cooper’s Corner
Steven Muehlfelt, 61, lifelong resident of Wheaton, went to be with the Lord on April 19, 2024. He was born December 30, 1962. Beloved husband of Terri (nee Hebert), for…
Blooming Fest Inching Closer
Get ready to welcome spring and let the good times bloom with the City of West Chicago’s annual Blooming Fest event. Downtown West Chicago will come alive with the sights,…
This Week’s Weather in West Chicago: Rainy Week Ahead with Possible Flooding and Higher Temps As Week Goes On
The National Weather Service has stated this week’s weather conditions for West Chicago will be as follows:: Monday: Limited Thunderstorm Risk. There is a chance of a few thunderstorms east…
New Wedding Venue For West Chicago
Sonny Acres has revealed that they are planning on offering a dynamic new wedding venue at the farm. The expansion and preliminary plans look amazing and it’s all set to…
Giving DuPage Days Provides Support to Local Charities
Giving DuPage, an organization that connects residents with volunteer opportunities, announced today the fifth annual Giving DuPage Days will take place May 1 to 3. Giving DuPage Days connects the…
Jobs: DuPage County Seeking Case Manager
Case Manager Salary $52,000.00 – $55,000.00 Annually Location: Wheaton, IL Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 24-00060 Department: Community Services Department Opening Date: 04/26/2024 Closing Date: 5/10/2024 11:59 PM Central Hours:…
Two new Bison Calves At Fermilab This Spring
Every year new bison calves are brown on the Fermilab campus in Batavia. This year is no different, the herd has welcomed two new babies. Fermilab has housed a herd…
West Chicago Fire Department Receives $16k in Grant Money From State Fire Marshal
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced today the recipients of the 2024 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $4 million was awarded to 165 fire…
Legal Notice: Notice for Proposal To Provide Food Service Management Services
PUBLIC NOTICE: Request for Proposal (RFP) to Provide Food Service Management Company Services Notice is hereby given that West Chicago Elementary School District 33 (“the School Food Authority-SFA”); is requesting…
DuPage County Hiring Animal Control Officer
Animal Control Officer Salary $50,000.00 – $55,000.00 Annually Location Wheaton, IL Job Type Full-time Job Number 24-00062 Department- Animal Services Department Opening Date – 04/22/2024 Hours -Monday – Friday 8:00…
Live Music Coming To Prairie Landing Golf Course
Live Music is coming to Prairie Landing Golf Club! Join in on the fun with live music outside on the West Patio or in the Tent. Reservations encouraged. Click here…