This Weekend is Action Packed with Community Pride
Don't Miss a Minute of It
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TONIGHT
Opening Reception at Gallery 200
Featuring Artist Kathi Kuchler
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Friday, June 2, 2017
6:00pm 9:00pm
103 W. Washington Street
Month-long exhibit for June, Botanical and Nature, opens with artist reception. on June 2, 2017 at Gallery 200. Kathi Kuchler began painting at the age of 14. She started using oils and then turned to watercolors because she loved the fact that she could take her small round paint palette wherever she wanted to go. She received her certification as a Botanical Watercolorist and illustrator through the Morton Arboretum in 2015. Kathi has alwo discovered a love for "upcycling" silk scarves with Nuna Felting.
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TONIGHT
Reception for 2017 Banner Artists
At the City Museum
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Friday, June 2, 2017
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
132 Main Street
Artists from the 2017 Banner Art Exhibit, along with the original piece of artwork depicted on their banner, will be at the West Chicago City Museum, 132 Main Street, on Friday, June 2, 2017 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
The free reception will include refreshments and an opportunity to mingle with artists and learn more about their work. Plus, those attending will learn more about the theme for the 2018 Banner Art Exhibit, which has been announced as Pop Art.
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TOMORROW
On Site Paper Shredding Event
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Saturday, June 3, 2017
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
City Hall Parking Lot
The West Chicago Environmental Commission will again be hosting an on-site paper-shredding event on
Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the City Hall parking lot, 475 Main Street.
Accurate Document Destruction, Inc. of Elk Grove Village provides the shredding service. Last year 13,660 pounds or 6.83 tons of paper were destroyed. Trained professionals destroy confidential materials on the premises in a matter of minutes while those taking advantage of the free service can watch. The process ensures that personal and financial documents are destroyed in a safe, secure and environmentally responsible manner.
Local residents and businesses may bring up to 10 boxes for onsite document shredding.
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TOMORROW
Pre-Ordered Rain Barrel Pickup
Saturday, June 3, 2017
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
City Hall Parking Lot
475 Main Street
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Touch A Truck
Saturday, June 3, 2017
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Turtle Splash Parking Lot
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Run with the Torch for Special Olympics Illinois
Sunday, June 4, 2017
7:45 a.m. at City Hall
The Flame of Hope will be making its’ way from northern Illinois to Normal, Illinois for the Special Olympics Summer Games. The West Chicago Police Department will join other law enforcement organizations across the state and participate in the 31st Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois on Sunday, June 4, 2017. The starting designation for the West Chicago leg of the run is City Hall, 475 Main Street, and runners and walkers will meet at 7:45 a.m. The 1.2 mile local route continues over the A. Eugene Rennels Bridge to Conde Street, east to Joliet, south to Roosevelt Road, finishing at the La Chiquita parking lot.
Those who would like to run the complete route throughout DuPage County, will be transported by bus to the next town to begin the next leg of the Flame’s journey, and so on. In all, a runner who chooses this option will complete roughly 13.6 miles during the course of the day. The run will end at the DuPage County Animal Shelter where a picnic will be held for all runners and support personnel participating in this event.
Run participants are asked to donate $10, which will provide them with a 2017 Law Enforcement Torch Run t-shirt that is required to run with the Torch. This year’s theme is “Guardians of the Flame”.
Statewide, over 3,000 officers, representing every branch of law enforcement, carry the Flame of Hope nearly 1,600 miles. They cover 23 different routes throughout different communities before reaching the final destination, which is the Hancock Stadium at Illinois State University in Normal. Opening Ceremonies, of the Special Olympic Summer Games are Thursday, June 9, 2017.
Over the past 31 years, the Run has raised more than $43 million. Funds ensure that neither the athletes nor their families will be charged for participation in Special Olympics. Without the support of individuals or organizations, many would not have the means to pay for the housing and transportation needed to compete. Those wishing to contribute should make checks payable to Law Enforcement Torch Run, and either drop it off in person or by mail to: West Chicago Police Department, 325 Spencer Street, West Chicago, IL 60185.
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