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     Alicia McCarthy, of West Chicago, a Junior at Community High School District 94, has been recognized as the October PeaceBuilder of the month. Alicia received the PeaceBuilder Award for her ability to assist struggling class members and for taking the extra step to ensure that all of her group members were on the right path. She is to be commended for her service and desire to improve the atmosphere here at WeGo.

     Grade school children in West Chicago will once again have an opportunity to articulate their special feelings about their community in the 2nd Annual Favorite Things About West Chicago essay contest, sponsored by the City of West Chicago in conjunction with Frosty Fest.

     West Chicago, Illinois: October 30, 2008 – Grade school children in West Chicago will once again have an opportunity to articulate their special feelings about their community in the 2nd Annual Favorite Things About West Chicago essay contest, sponsored by the City of West Chicago in conjunction with Frosty Fest.

 The faculty and administration of Community High School would like to congratulate Jozef Pavnica for being chosen Student of the Month for October.

     The Education Foundation is partnering with student clubs to assist in funding club activities, with a portion of each $25.00 ticket price going to the club represented by the student selling the ticket. Student clubs will be selling tickets by many means, including at home football and basketball games. Tickets can also be purchased through the District's website at www.d94.org, by clicking "Webstore".

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     Ruby J. Simmons, age 88, of Bartlett, formerly of West Chicago, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2008. She was a homemaker, dedicated mother, owner of Robbie’s Closet woman’s apparel store, an active member of the West Chicago Historical Society, the Geneva Community Hospital Woman’s Auxiliary, the West Chicago Chamber of Commerce and many other community organizations.

     A little autumn nip in the air and the sun peeking through the crowds created the perfect spirit for the 65 plus participants in the West Chicago Park District’s annual Halloween Parade Saturday, Oct. 25. Parade contestants wore very creative costumes this year, most seeming to be homemade rather than store bought.

     The City of West Chicago has announced the availability of Prospective Candidate Packets for the April 7, 2009 consolidated election. The information packets will be available beginning on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at City Hall, located at 475 Main Street.