Entries by RL

     State Representative Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago) points to rising prices at the gas pump and groceries stores as reasons why taxpayer dollars should not be spent on pay raises for legislators and constitutional officers.

     Gardening is fun and sharing information and plants with other gardeners is more fun. The West Chicago Garden Club plant sale will be a fun place to be on Saturday, May 17th.

     The Plant Sale runs from 9:00AM until 2:00PM in conjunction with the West Chicago Blooming Fest which includes many vendors and crafters as-well-as a 5K run/walk and 2K Family Fun Run sponsored by We Grow Dreams. Look for our tent on Galena Street in downtown West Chicago.

     The musical ‘Grease’ will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on May 15th, 16th & 17th in the Weyrauch Auditorium at Community High School in West Chicago. This musical, set in a 1950’s high school, will feature the hit songs “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’,” “Hopelessly Devoted to You” and “You’re The One That I Want.”

     Students from Community High School District #94 in West Chicago were invited to participate in an on-line news forum hosted by Judy Woodruff of the News Hour on PBS. The forum was aired on April 25th, 2008.

The Sixth annual Dunkin’ Donuts Rooftop Stakeout

National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

“Grease,”

St. Mary’s School annual school-wide project

     West Chicago, Illinois: May 6, 2008 - Over the winter, the West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission invited artists with a West Chicago connection to submit original flower-themed artwork for consideration for the new Community Art Banner Project .

     The Carol Stream Rotary Club awarded a $2,000 grant to Community High School District #94 at the April 22nd Board of Education meeting. This grant was part of the Carol Stream Cares program developed by the Rotary Club to support student volunteerism. President elect Ann Kennedy, Secretary Robert McNees, International Service Director Jim Baily and member Deb Haude presented the grant to support the WeGo 2 Africa program.

     The faculty and administration of Community High School District #94 in West Chicago would like to congratulate Matt Youngwith for being chosen Student of the Month for April 2008.

     The Music Department at Community High School District #94 in West Chicago will present their Annual Spring Band, Choir and Orchestra Concerts during the month of May.

     State Rep. Randy Ramey (R-Carol Stream) moved a crucial immigration measure to the House floor that will allow increased homeland security protection to Illinois residents.