PROSHRED Security provides on-site shredding of confidential paper documents. Glad Can Recycling provides for the disposal of spray paint at the cost of $1 per can. The charges for latex paints are $1 for a one-quart can, $3 for a one-gallon can and $10 for a five-gallon pail. Recycling for old latex paint is by Epaint Recycling Service, who accepts cash or credit card. There is a $10 cash only cost per car for electronic devices. Included again is the collection of non-perishable food items for Neighborhood Food Pantries located in West Chicago. to noon Saturday, September 26, 2020, at the Township Road District Facility, 30W575 Roosevelt Road. Winfield Township holds its Recycling Extravaganza from 9:00 a.m. For more information and to make a donation, visit.
An event link will be sent on the morning of September 24 and the event will remain available for ticket holders who are unable to join at noon. Panelists are Jen Dean, Deputy Director of Chicago Votes Martina Hone, Chief Equity officer of YWCA Chicago and Jennifer Taff, Associate Director of DuPage Habitat for Humanity. The League of Women Voters of Illinois are having a virtual 100th Anniversary/POWER THE VOTE program at noon Friday, September 24, 2020, which is also its only fundraiser of the year. After registration, persons receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Sam Maranto of the Illinois Mutual UFO Network presents the program, which gives a glimpse into the rich history of well-documented UFO sightings in Illinois. The West Chicago Public Library presents “UFO Case Files: Illinois” at 7:00 p.m. Saturdays now through October 10, 2020, at Gallery 200, 103 West Washington Street. Race participants can pick up their race bag from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Healthy West Chicago 5K race t-shirts are here. This is open to all high school students, not limited to any particular school.
The cost is $45 and includes unlimited access to the fitness center, use of locker room and showers, use of indoor track and free Open Gym. West Chicago Park District offers a High School Membership through December 31, 2020, at the ARC Center, 201 West National Street. These also can be seen on the Facebook page of Mexican Culture Center DuPage ( ) Check the Facebook page each work for new photos and history. Like the Irish immigrants that came to work on the railroads in West Chicago in the mid1800s, many Mexican immigrants were attracted to this area due to the railroad industry jobs. The number of Mexican workers grew throughout the 1920s and by the 1930 Census almost all workers in the boxcar camps were Mexican or Mexican America. Mexican immigrants first came to West Chicago in the 1910s with other immigrants from around the world to work on the railroads and live in the boxcar camps that were located on the west side of West Chicago, off of Grand Lake Blvd. ( )įriends of the West Chicago City Museum Facebook in collaboration with Mexican Cultural Center DuPage recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month with history and photographs. To register to vote, persons must bring two forms of identification, one with their current address. There will be tablets with Wi-fi available for persons without their own device. Persons should bring their own tablet or smartphone. Members help persons register to vote, request a Vote-By-Mail ballet and provide information about voting in the Tuesday, November 3, 2020, General Election. Wednesday, September 23, 2020, in the parking lot of the West Chicago Public Library, 118 West Washington Street.
The League of Women Voters of Wheaton holds a drive-thru registration from 11:00 a.m. Take the time to enjoy this season, a favorite of mine. Everything is in a flux of change with each day bringing forth new colors. Already the trees are starting to change color.