Art will be displayed in Conservation World during the Illinois State Fair The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is hosting a cicada-themed art show during the Illinois State Fair, and it’s going to be a scream. Illinois is the epicenter of a rare double cicada brood emergence this summer, and IDNR wants to commemorate…
Beginning the week of May 20th, the City’s contractor, Plote Construction, Inc., will start construction along Harvester Road from Powis Road to Hawthorne Lane. During construction, traffic will be restricted to one lane with traffic flowing westbound during the initial phase of the Project, and eastbound during the second phase. Additionally, on-street parking or stopping…
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 Walgreens, Jewel, Aldi, and Dollar General. Her lists and links for coupons will help you stretch your shopping dollars and keep your money local as…
In a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by Illinois’ fallen heroes, Governor JB Pritzker has issued a directive through the Department of Central Management Services, urging all entities under the Illinois Flag Display Act to lower their flags to half-staff in observance of Memorial Day. This poignant gesture honors not only the memory of…
Tuesday night West Chicago Police Cadets finished up their review lesson with some traffic stops. They all did an amazing job. Next month they will learn about radio usage. El martes por la noche, nuestros cadetes terminaron su lección de revisión con algunas paradas de tráfico. Todos hicieron un trabajo increíble. El mes que viene…
On Monday, May 27, 2024, the community will gather for the revered annual Memorial Day ceremony, a poignant event held to honor and remember the sacrifices of our nation’s heroes. This solemn occasion is scheduled to commence at 10 a.m. and will take place at the distinguished Soldiers and Sailors Monument, nestled within the hallowed…
West Chicago and the surrounding area is set to face a turbulent weather pattern as summer-like conditions persist, with forecasters warning of potentially severe storms looming over Monday and Tuesday. The National Weather Service has issued advisories projecting temperatures to soar, reaching a high of 88 degrees on Monday, with Tuesday promising even hotter conditions…
Please check the library schedule carefully, as the coming weekend they are closed on some days they are not usually. This Friday, May 24th, the library will be closed for electrical maintenance. They’ll will reopen for their regular hours of operation (9 am to 5 pm) on Saturday, May 25th. The library will once then…
With the weather warming up, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is warning the public to beware of wild animals that may carry rabies, especially bats, as they become more active this time of year. The warning follows the discovery since May 10 of the first two rabid bats of 2024 in the state…
Adeline Draper placed 4th in the 100 hurdles at the IHSA state sectional meet . Kali Waller placed 10th in long jump at the IHSA state meet. Adeline Draper quedó en cuarto lugar en los 100 con vallas en la competencia seccional estatal de IHSA . Kali Waller quedó décimo en salto de longitud en…
Sunday evening, a small fire erupted in a building located at 116 Main Street in West Chicago, drawing an immediate response from local police and fire departments. Deputy Fire Chief Jeffrey Keefe confirmed that the fire originated in the attic of the building. The incident, which occurred at the Good Morning Family Restaurant, affected two…
