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39th Annual Spooky Trail Coming Soon

Looking for a spine-chilling adventure this Halloween Weekend? Venture into the darkness at Spooky Trail in Reed-Keppler Park, West Chicago. Encounter eerie clowns, creepy crawlies, and other frights along the .33-mile haunted trail.The Park District is looking for donations for this year’s Spooky Trail, Click here for what they need. ¿Buscas una aventura escalofriante este…

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Savor the Flavor: West Chicago’s Taco & Art Fest Brings Food, Music, and Fun

This weekend West Chicago is set to ignite taste buds and celebrate local culture with its highly anticipated Taco & Art Fest, scheduled for Saturday, July 20, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Reed-Keppler Park. This free event promises a vibrant blend of live music, captivating art displays, engaging children’s activities, and of course,…

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Jim Greene, local guitar phenom performs at "the shell" at Reed Keppler Park in West Chicago in free summer concert series - West Chicago News - West Chicago Voice

Summer Concert Series at the Shell Kicks Off With Guitarist Jim Green-Serie de conciertos de verano en el Shell -Jim Verde-

Wednesday, July 10th | 7-8 PM Join in on the excitement at the Shell this summer for a brand new outdoor concert series! The library has partnered with the West Chicago Park District to bring a new FREE summer concert series to the community at the band shell in Reed-Keppler park. For July, they are…

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Savor the Flavor: West Chicago’s Taco & Art Fest Brings Food, Music, and Fun

This summer, West Chicago is set to ignite taste buds and celebrate local culture with its highly anticipated Taco & Art Fest, scheduled for Saturday, July 20, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Reed-Keppler Park. This free event promises a vibrant blend of live music, captivating art displays, engaging children’s activities, and of course,…

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Turtle Splash Staff Receives Five Star Audit-El personal de Turtle Splash recibe una auditoría de cinco estrellas

The West Chicago Park District shared that Turtle Splash Water Park staff received an overall 5-Star score on the first audit of the season through StarGuard Elite. During audits, Lifeguards are audited on the following criteria: • Lifeguard Observations/On-Chair Performance • Skills and Scenarios • Slide Dispatch Observations • Facility Observations and Management Congratulations and…

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West Chicago To Host Four Sculptures in Olmec Trails Exhibit : Giant Heads Come To Life In Rich Cultural Public Art Display

This summer, the Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, in collaboration with Meztli Mexico, the College of DuPage, and the DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau, proudly presents the “Olmec Trails: Culture and Legacy” art exhibit. This large-scale outdoor exhibition will showcase over 30 hand-painted sculptures inspired by the colossal stone heads of the ancient Olmec civilization, dating…

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Excitement Builds as Turtle Splash Water Park Prepares to Open for the Season on June 7. Get ready for a summer of fun and adventure as Turtle Splash Water Park, West Chicago’s most beloved community pool, opens its gates on Friday, June 7. This five-acre enclosed facility, known for its family-friendly atmosphere and exciting features, is set to offer a refreshing escape for residents and visitors alike.

Excitement Builds as Turtle Splash Water Park Prepares to Open for the Season on June 7

Get ready for a summer of fun and adventure as Turtle Splash Water Park, West Chicago’s most beloved community pool, opens its gates on Friday, June 7. This five-acre enclosed facility, known for its family-friendly atmosphere and exciting features, is set to offer a refreshing escape for residents and visitors alike. Turtle Splash Water Park…

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Annual Park District Chicken Dinner A Big Success : Another Reason Why Park District Programs Are Crucial To Well-Being For Seniors

Members of the West Chicago Police said they were honored to be present at the annual chicken luncheon hosted by the West Chicago Park District. Our park district has robust programming beneficial for our seniors and older residents. The park district continuously host special events, classes and trips for this population in WeGo. This provides…

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