From the Editor’s Desk: Summer Reminds Us Why We Love West Chicago
There’s something about summer in West Chicago that brings life back to the sidewalks. The sun lingers longer, gardens burst into bloom, and folks who’ve been tucked away all winter…
Day: July 15, 2025
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Car Show To Drift Into Sonny Acres : Horsepower and Hayrides
Get ready for horsepower and hayrides! On Sunday, July 20, the ChiTown Exotic Car Group (CECG) will return to Sonny Acres for their second annual car show, and this year…
West Chicago Weather Alert: Hot Temps, Severe Storms, and Poor Air Quality in the Forecast
Get ready for a stretch of steamy and stormy weather across the West Chicago area, with multiple alerts in effect this week. The National Weather Service is warning residents to…
New 60185 Podcast Episode Highlights City Updates & Turtle Splash Insight
The 60185 Podcast has updated episodes —this is a compelling new show hosted by longtime West Chicago residents Liuan Chen Huska and Laura Finch, and proudly housed on the West…
Midwest Sees Sharp Rise in Tick Bites and Illnesses: What You Need to Know
As summer peaks across the Midwest, public health officials are sounding the alarm over a significant uptick in tick-related emergency room visits and the growing risk of tick-borne illnesses. According…
Late-Night Fire on Conde Street Displaces One Resident; No Injuries Reported
In the early hours of July 13, 2025, firefighters from the West Chicago Fire Protection District responded to a structure fire in the 100 block of Conde Street. The call…
Free DuPage Symphony Concert Coming to Wheaton’s Memorial Park
This weekend, music lovers from West Chicago and beyond are invited to enjoy a free open-air concert presented by the DuPage Symphony Orchestra. The event, titled The Great Outdoors, will…
Todd Downing to Perform at Free “Fun Fridays” Event
Families looking for a fun, musical way to enjoy summer in West Chicago won’t want to miss the upcoming “Fun Fridays” event at The Shell in Reed-Keppler Park. On Friday,…