Local history just got a little easier to explore. The West Chicago City Museum announced the official launch of its brand-new online database this week, offering residents and researchers access to more than 1,000 digitized items from the city’s past. This significant milestone marks a new chapter in preserving and sharing West Chicago’s rich heritage….
All are invited to the West Chicago Historical Society’s Ice Cream Social on Saturday, September 7th from noon-3:00p.m. at the Kruse House Museum! A slice of homemade cake or pie and ice cream with a refreshing drink are waiting for you during this fundraiser to support the Kruse House Museum! Spend the afternoon with us,…
As part of recognizing International Women’s History Month, The West Chicago Voice presents this article in coordination with the West Chicago History Museum. The West Chicago Voice invites all Americans to visit WomensHistoryMonth.gov to learn more about the vital contributions of women to our Nation’s history American women of every race, creed and ethnic background…
History Buffs Sought For Local West Chicago History Projects Love West Chicago history? Love Railroad history? Looking for ways to get active in the community with hands-on projects and no monthly meetings;) We have got the group for you! We Go History, the new partnership between the City Museum and the Kruse House Museum, is…
Do you fondly remember the old library? Thank you to the former resident who shared their memories about going to the old library in the 1960s and getting cozy with a good book, laying on the floor and reading the day away. The first dedicated library building in West Chicago was built in 1953, opening…
Due to multiple holes in the roof and water damage throughout, the new owner of 216 E. Grandlake initiated the demolition of the “fixer-upper” advertised home. The home had been on the market for a while and it was sold via a real estate auction to a private party. “The new owner bought it for…
The West Chicago Historical Society will be holding its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, November 14th at 7 p.m. at the Fox Community Center located at 306 Main St, in West Chicago. After a short business meeting, the City Museum will present “Germans in West Chicago,” telling the story of the large German immigrant population that…
34th Annual Tales Tombstones Tell The West Chicago City Museum is celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Incorporation of our community as the Town of Turner on Friday, October 6th. In 1873 formal incorporation papers were filed that created our Village of Turner, which in 1896 would become the Village of West Chicago. Join the…
