High School Halloween Countdown Week
The West Chicago Community High School Student Council is hosting days of activities in honor of the countdown to Halloween! Monday Oct. 23 is pajama day Tuesday Oct. 24 students…
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People’s Choice Award Winner Announced for 2023 Art Banner Exhibit
During the City Council meeting on Monday, October 16, Sienna Sherrier from Glen Ellyn was announced as the winner of the City of West Chicago’s 2023 Art Banner Exhibit’s “People’s…
Leaf Raking for Senior Citizens
If you are a West Chicago senior citizen who needs help raking your yard, the West Chicago Police Department can help. This year’s event is taking place on Saturday, November…
Elizabeth Smart Opens Inaugural ‘COD Presents’ Speaker Series Oct. 19
Nationally recognized speaker Elizabeth Smart brings her personal story of perseverance as a child-abduction survivor facing unimaginable adversity to College of DuPage as part of the inaugural “COD Presents” series…
Head To Sonny Acres After Dark: If You Dare
Don’t miss the frightful excitement as Sonny Acres becomes Scary Acres by night! Sonny Acres Farm Fall Festival is home to one of Chicagoland’s Best Haunted Experiences Dates: September 29-October…
WCCHS Interact Club Hosts Blood Drive at High School
West Chicago Community High School’s Interact Club Hosted a successful blood Drive at the school today, October 13th. Interact Club is a youth division of Rotary Clubs International. Interact clubs…
West Chicago VFW Post #6791 To Host Steak Fry Saturday
West Chicago VFW Post #6791 is hosting a steak fry on THIS Saturday October 14 between 4-7pm. The VFW is located at 431 N. Neltnor Blvd (Rt. 59) There will…
Halloween Event + Wellness Walks at Benedictine University in Lisle
Supported by a mini grant from the Environmental Education Association of Illinois , the Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum on the campus of Benedictine University in Lisle is hosting nature walks as…
Fire Hydrant Flushing through Month of October
City crews will be performing fire hydrant flushing beginning the week of October 9 through the end of the month, weather permitting. Signs will be posted prior to flushing in…
Haunted Flea Market Brings Celebs, Antiques, Ephemera, Curiosities and Oddities To Wheaton
Get ready to immerse yourself in a spine-chilling experience at the Wheaton Haunted Flea Market. This thrilling event, organized by Zurko Productions, will take place at the DuPage County Fairgrounds…
Downtown Trick-Or-Treating and Library Trunk-Or-Treat Details
The city of West Chicago is hosting their annual trick-or-treat event in downtown West Chicago, and at the West Chicago Public Library on Saturday, October 28 between 1:00-3:00 pm. This…
Playhouse 38 in Geneva To Perform The Shadow Over Dunwich, Youth Theater To Perform The Legend of Sleepy Hallow
Celebrating local theater is easy when you see the selections being offered this October by Playhouse 38, located in nearby Geneva. Located at 312 E. Stevens, in Geneva, The playhouse…
Beautiful Autumn Blooms Galore At Windy Acres
Gorgeous fall mums are in bloom at Windy Acres Farm. Hardy for chilly weather and easy to maintain this season. Find many colors and sizes todayThere are so many beautiful…
Emergency Training At Airport This Weekend
Reminder: It’s going to be a busy weekend at the DuPage Airport. There will be a multi-jurisdiction training event to include the West Chicago Fire Protection District, West Chicago Police…
Annual Cantigny Fall Festival Expands
Cantigny is hosting a fall festival weekend Dates and Times: Friday, October 13: 4 – 11 pm Saturday, October 14: 10 am – 11 pm (market and kids’ activities end…
It’s Apple Picking Time: Enjoy A New Fall Family Tradition
Exploring the Bountiful Harvest at Windy Acres Farm: A Perfect Day of Apple Picking Nestled in the charming, nearby town of Geneva, lies Windy Acres Farm – a picturesque orchard…
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…
The Three Fires Council and Scouting: Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders
For over a century, Scouting programs have nurtured the values encapsulated in the Scout Oath and Scout Law among young minds. Today, these principles remain as pertinent as they were…
Gallery 200 Artoberfest Details Announced
ARTOBERFEST at Gallery 200 is a celebration of the creativity Autumn Colors inspire. The public is invited to join the artists at the opening reception. Refreshments will be served. The…
Healthy West Chicago Hosts Cooking Event For Kids
Healthy West Chicago’s very first West Chicago Elementary School District 33 SmallBites cooking club of the year was a huge success and a lot of fun. The little chefs made strawberry…
DuPage County Forest Preserve Fall Fest at Danada Equestrian Center
Dupage County Forest Preserve’s biggest event of the year is coming! The fall fest at Danada Equestrian Center will take place Saturday, October 5 between 11:00 am-5:00 pm. Location: 3S507…
WIC Van Coming To West Chicago Oct. 10
WIC: Bringing Care to the Community Date: October 10, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Location: West Chicago Park District Address: 201 W National Street , West Chicago Cost: No Cost The WIC Mobile Clinic…
Sonny Acres Farm: A Rich History and Beloved Family Tradition in West Chicago -Granja Sonny Acres: una rica historia y una querida tradición familiar en West Chicago
Sonny Acres Farm: A Rich History and Beloved Family Tradition in West Chicago Nestled on scenic North Avenue near Orince Crossing Roads in West Chicago, Sonny Acres Farm holds a…
Warrenville’s St. James Farm Hosts Coffee Con
Love coffee? Register for CoffeeCon, the most spectacular festival for specialty coffee enthusiasts. Mark your calendars for October 14 & 15 at St. James Farm in Warrenville. Project sponsored in…