At Frosty Fest, Mayor Ruben Pineda presented a special plaque to Jeff and Todd Kramer. The plaque, created by local artist Leroy Fennewald, honored their father Joe Kramer, who passed away May 9, 2018.
(photo courtesy of City of West Chicago)
Nutcrackers on Display
During the month of December, the exhibit in the display case at the West Chicago Public Library is some nutcrackers from the collection of West Chicago resident Jacqualine Kufer.
(photo courtesy of West Chicago Public Library)
Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards
West Chicago Community High School and the Community Highs School Foundation presented two individuals with 2018 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards. Bruce Guevara, class of 2006, received it for Entrepreneurship and Don Stockton, class of 1979, received it for Academic Leadership.
(photos courtesy of Community High School District 94)
We Just Live Here Production
WeGo Drama of West Chicago Community High School presents the Fall Studio production, “We Just Live Here.” The original devised show is based on interviews with people in the school community and others affiliated with the West Chicago area.
(rehearsal photos courtesy of Community High School District 94)
Lively Talk at BPA/Chamber Breakfast
From the sounds of lively conversation, it was difficult to believe this was an early morning (7:00 a.m.) get together of students and adults at the annual Business Professionals of America and Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce Breakfast and Program at West Chicago Community High School.
(photos courtesy of Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce)
Artistic Gifts at Gallery 200
“Small Gifts of Art’ is the exhibit at Gallery 200 for the month of December. The artwork of the 15 featured artists is perfect for holiday gifts, plus reasonably priced.
(photo courtesy of Gallery 200)
Pater Is New Athletic Director
David Pater, currently the Director of Student Services for Community High School District 94, was selected to replace Doug Mullaney as Athletic Director at West Chicago Community High School.
(photo courtesy of Community High School District 94)
Art by Maggie
The artwork of Maggie Capettini, education director at West Chicago City Museum, is featured in several exhibits.these include “Snow, Twilight,” “Be Still” and several from the Northbrook Paint the Town exhibit.
(photos courtesy of Maggie Capettini)
WCCHS Students Perform at Ensemble Festival
The Illinois Music Educators Association selected five students from West Chicago Community High School to participate in the IMEA District 9 Senior Large Ensemble Festival.
(photo courtesy of Community High School District 94)
Books Are Art
The Book of Art,” a collection of hand-crafted books designed and created by West Chicago resident Connie Orbeta, is in the display case for the month of November at the West Chicago Public Library.
(photo courtesy of West Chicago Public Library)