An informative and fun overview of West Chicago
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Hawthorne’s Backyard Bar & Grill, 1200 W. Hawthorne Lane, once again holds its annual Stocking Charity Drive. Every year the restaurant works with the West Chicago Police Department to make Christmas special for three deserving families in the community.
(photo courtesy Hawthorne’s Backyard Bar & Grill)
Since the Frosty Fest 5K has not happened for a few years.some West Chicago residents are organizing a free and “unofficial” 5K Run/Walk.
Per the U.S. News and World Report’s annual ranking of America’s top nursing homes for 2026 puts the DuPage Care Center, the County’s public nursing home, among the best nursing homes in the nation.
(photo courtesy DuPage County)
Frosty the Snowman comes to West Chicago for Frosty Fest from 4:30 to 7: p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in the historic downtown district. The theme for the window Decorating contest is “Candy Canes.”
(photos courtesy City of West Chicago and Dan Czuba)
“Small Gifts of Art” is the exhibit at Gallery 200, 103 W. Washington St., for the month of December. The artwork is perfect for holiday gifts, plus reasonably priced. The artists’ reception is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec.5, 2025.
(photos courtesy Gallery 200)
The Warriors of God and Emanuel Clubs with the support of Casa Michoacán, host a Christmas program and concert at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at Casa Michoacán.
(photo courtesy Casa Michoacan)
The West Chicago Park District offers Parents Night Out from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, in the ARC. This gives parents time to shop or do something special.
(file photo courtesy West Chicago ParkDistrict)
The West Chicago Park District hosts its second annual “A Chrinchmas Gathering” from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in the ARC. Activities include breakfast, greeting with both the Grinch and Santa Claus and making holiday crafts.
(file photo courtesy West Chicago Park District)
To celebrate the opening of the film, “Wicked: For Good,” the West Chicago Public Library is hosting a special Wicked Wonderland Tea Party program at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.
(photo courtesy West Chicago Public Library)
The West Chicago Park District monthly social gathering for senior citizens is at noon Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in the ARC.
(photo courtesy West Chicago Park District)
