The parade drew cheers from the watchers, young and old alike.
(photos courtesy of Anna Saake and one from West Chicago Park District)
RR Days Parade Marches On
Full Steam Ahead for RR Days
Railroad Days is right on track and comes to town full steam ahead.
(file photos courtesy of Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce)
White and Martin Winners at Special Olympics
At the Special Olympics Illinois, David White and Tony Martin, members of the WeGo Wildcats Special Olympics Club at West Chicago Community High School, did quite well in the powerlifting segment, receiving two golds and four silvers plus a couple of bests between the two.
(photos courtesy of WeGo Wildcats Special Olympics Club)
First Star Art at Gallery 200
The exhibit at Gallery 200 for the month of July is “Trees” by First Star Art, The two artists are jammer and jrr.
(photo courtesy of Gallery 200)
Bungo Chooses Central Pavilion For Eagle Scout Project
Ben Bungo, a member of Boy Scout Troop 33, saw a definite need for the improvement and restoration of the patio area and stair sections leading to the Central Pavilion in Reed-Keppler Park. He chose this as his Eagle Scout project.
(historical photos courtesy of West Chicago City Museum; before photos courtesy of Ben Bungo; work photos courtesy of Anna Saake)
Enjoy Art in A Garden Setting
Art in the Garden, hosted by West Chicago Historical Society, People Made Visible and Gallery 200, highlights the gardens at the Kruse House Museum and the artwork of local artists.
(Photo courtesy of People Made Visible)
Scholars Choose Inspirational Educators
Receiving special recognition at the end of the year brunch were ten Inspirational Educators selected by WCCHS Illinois State Scholars.
(photo courtesy of Community High School District 94)
Trejo Receives City Proclamation
At the Monday, June 5, 2017 City Council meeting, Gloria Trejo, principal of Pioneer School, was the recipient of a proclamation from the City of West Chicago. It was in recognition of her being the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendent’s 2017 Latino Administrator of the Year.Lori Chassee, Deputy Mayor/Ward 1 Alderman, gave the presentation.
(photo courtesy of West Chicago Elementary School District 33)
Palka Student of the Month for May
Jenna Palka, a senior at West Chicago Community High School, is the Student of the Month for May 2017.
(photo courtesy of Community High School District 94)
Behr Male Athlete For Spring
Ross Behr, a senior at West Chicago Community High School, is the Male Athlete of the Season for Spring.
(photo courtesy of Community High School District 94)