Public Information Meeting Scheduled by City of West Chicago, Illinois For Improvement of Nuclear Drive & Northwest Avenue The City of West Chicago (City) will hold a Public Information Meeting concerning the proposed improvement of Nuclear Drive between Harvester Road and Dead-end and Northwest Avenue between Nuclear Drive and Dead-end. The public information meeting will…
Love and Laughs with Comedian Michelle Buteau: Virtual Event Fans of comedy and heartfelt storytelling won’t want to miss Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau, a virtual event hosted by Illinois Libraries Present. Join comedian, actress, and producer Michelle Buteau in conversation with Greta Johnsen on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00…
Bundle Up With Books: A Winter Reading Challenge Continues- West Chicago Public Library Dates: 12/1 – 2/28 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Cozy up with a book in your favorite nook! This challenge is for teens in grades 6-12 and and adults. Log your reading in Beanstack (https://wcpld.beanstack.org/reader365) to earn wintery badges throughout…
The next edition of Illinois Libraries Present is with Chef Art Smith! Just like the last few ILP programs, the West Chicago Public Library is offering virtual attendance, as well as a special watch party in the library itself! Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday…
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WEST CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held in connection with the Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the West Chicago Public Library District, DuPage County, Illinois, at 6:45 P.M., Monday, August 26, 2024 in the Library Program Room, 118 West…
Fantastic Fair Foods Tuesday 07/09 10-10:45 am Enjoy a summer of STEAM-Park fun! We will be discovering and exploring all the fun things there are to do when you visit a theme park or fair. Each date will feature different hands-on activity stations featuring science, engineering, art, and math along with various sensory experiences. This program has been…
Eid al-Fitr To-Go Bag Tuesday 04/09 | Available All Day! Take home a to-go bag with activities and crafts to celebrate the end of Ramadan. For ages 5-11. Rhythms & Rhymes Tuesday 04/09 | 9:45-10:15 am Join us on a musical storytime adventure just right for the littles that is sure to…
Tonight! 7-8pm The West Chicago Public Library, in partnership with Healthy West Chicago, offers a brief educational presentation on herbs, including a planting demonstration. Recipes that feature herbs will be distributed. Attendees will be able to choose 2-3 herbs to plant in peat pots to take home. This program is free of charge thanks to Healthy…
It’s a light week at the West Chicago Public Library. A Very Yeti Winter Reading Program (Youth) continues throughout the week as does the Read & Roll Reading Program ~ Focusing on Esperanza Caramelo, the Star of Nochebuena/Esperanza Carmelo, la estreella de Nochebuena Next week, starting on the 8th the full schedule of the awesome…
The West Chicago Public Library District has robust programming for residents of all ages, from babies to seniors. The West Chicago Voice is planning on posting each week’s schedule of events so everyone is informed of these happenings and events. For questions or further details, please go to the WCPLD website for more information, especially…
The West Chicago Public Library District has robust programming for residents of all ages, from babies to seniors. The West Chicago Voice is planning on posting each week’s schedule of events so everyone is informed of these happenings and events. For questions or further details, please go to the WCPLD website for more information, especially…
So residents would be aware, The West Chicago Voice published a copy of a legal notice we found in the Daily Herald regarding a public hearing. (see that article here) Since the publication of our article yesterday, the West Chicago Public Library District has now updated its “legal notice section “ and added two new…
A Reminder: Tomorrow is a big day in WeGo! Join the fun of this year’s Halloween festivities which will include Downtown Trick-or-Treating. The Library will have a trunk or treat event as well as hosting carnival games. There will be a food truck by Billy Bricks Pizza in the parking lot of the West Chicago…
This Week’s Halloween Happenings in West Chicago 🎃 Sonny Acre’s Fall Festival: Continues through October 29th. Location: 29W310 North Ave West Chicago. Hours : Tuesday thru Thursday 10-6, Friday and Saturday 10-10. Sunday 10-9. Haunted Barn & Haunted Hayrides area must in the evenings. Purchase Tickets by clicking HERE. 👻WCCHS Student Council Hosts “Spirit” Week…
The office of Illinois State Representative, Maura Hirschauer is participating in the LovePurse Drive. LovePurse collects new purses that are filled with personal care items, and notes of encouragement for survivors of domestic abuse. Drop-off locations for purses include the West Chicago Public Library located at 118 W Washington St, West Chicago. Congresswoman Delia Ramirez…
“Great oaks from little acorns grow.” -This quote is often attributed to Geoffrey Chaucer, the English poet and author known for his renowned work “The Canterbury Tales.” In and around West Chicago this fall, oak trees are putting on an extraordinary show as they generously shower us with a bountiful mast of acorns. This is…
The West Chicago Public Library has added a new feature that makes life a little easier in WeGo. As outlined in the library’s Strategic Plan, they have installed a drive-up book drop in the parking lot, parallel to Turner Ct. Now, you don’t even need to leave your car to return materials to the library…
Events and Programming at the Library this week: Monday, September 18: Dia de los Muertos: Take Home Picture Frame Kits 9/15/2023 9/30/2023 West Chicago Public Library District Stop by the library anytime from 9/15-9/30 to pick up a picture frame for our public Día de los Muertos ofrenda! (Day of the Dead altar) Kits will be…
The West Chicago Public Library District is offering a brand new library card design featuring a photo from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope!. You can exchange your current card for the new design, or sign up to get a library card if you don’t have one. When residents sign up to get a card, the…
Healthy West Chicago is a collaboration of community leaders in local government, education, healthcare, social services, faith-based congregations, businesses, and non-profit organizations who have organized to increase nutrition and physical activity in the City of West Chicago. In addition to their cooking classes and other regularly scheduled activities, Healthy West Chicago is inviting community members…
