Touch-a-Truck: Simple Fun For the Whole Family

     Youngsters and curious adults will have an opportunity to look at, sit in or climb on unusual trucks and equipment from the City of West Chicago's Public Works and Police Departments, as well as the West Chicago Fire Protection District and multiple local businesses. Free hot dogs and Italian ice will be served and other promotional items will be available at the event. Plus, there will be opportunities to win an assortment of prizes.

     Last years event brought out hundreds of kids and their families for a chance to toot the horn of some mighty trucks. The events creator, Officer Tony Quarto, has brought Touch-a-Truck to life for the past four years after attending a similar event in another community. He calls the effort simple fun for the whole family. For a view of some of that fun from a past Touch-a-Truck event, visit http://www.westchicago.org/Slideshows/projectTouchATruck2005/index.html to view a slide-show.

     Admission is free. No advance registration is required. For additional information, contact the West Chicago Police Department at (630) 293-2222, or the West Chicago Park District at (630) 231-9474.