by Barry Dredze As ballot petition challenges are resolved and with ballot certification due on January 31, the political choices for Winfield voters are beginning to emerge for the upcoming consolidated elections on Tuesday, April 9. Along with a ballot question asking voters to implement a sales t[...]
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Trustees Pick Up the Pace Under Watchful Eye of State’s Attorney
by Barry Dredze Trustees approved required guidelines for a grant to update the Village Comprehensive Plan and continued discussion into adjusting the Village’s voluntary advisory boards, commissions and committees at the regular meeting of the Village Board of Trustees on Thursday, January 24. As[...]
January 1st, 2013 - 3:13 pm § in Uncategorized
Local Band Summer Runner Sprints for Studio & Stage
by Giuliana LaMantia Wanting to see a change was what brought up and coming band Summer Runner together in 2010, taking them from their first song to their first gig. Consisting of twins Ahmad and Akeem Asani, and John Draughon, the trio of seniors brought numerous sounds together to create their ow[...]
January 1st, 2013 - 3:03 pm § in Uncategorized
New Approaches For Ambitious West Chicago Swim Team
by Giuliana LaMantia Boys swimming coach Nicole Cleveland is adopting new tactics to improve endurance and motivation on the team from the start of the season. “I’d like to see a state qualifier,” Cleveland said. “They would be the first one on the men’s side in about a decade. I would als[...]
January 1st, 2013 - 2:56 pm § in Uncategorized
Village President Vetoes Gas, Fire Station Rezoning
Trustees Set to Repeal Zoning Overlay; Consider Village Withdrawal From Du-Comm by Barry Dredze Village President Deborah Birutis rejected the ordinance passed at the December 6 meeting of the Village Board of Trustees to rezone the properties from residential to commercial, essentially vetoing the [...]
August 28th, 2012 - 11:43 am § in Uncategorized
The Good Old Days of Good Old Days
by James McGuire It’s that time of year again, Winfield! Our annual “Good Old Days” celebration is rapidly approaching. This year’s celebration is scheduled for September 6-9. A four-day celebration was not always the norm, though. Although Good Old Days started back in 1968, let’s tak[...]
June 27th, 2012 - 5:07 pm § in Local Features, Uncategorized
Winfield Area Cooling Centers
With temperatures expected to exceed 100 degrees this week, officials at the DuPage County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management encourage residents to be prepared. Follow these tips to stay safe in the summer heat: • Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids and avoid drinks with caffe[...]
April 25th, 2012 - 3:35 pm § in Uncategorized
CHS Hosts Kwasman Memorial.
A memorial for West Chicago Mayor Mike Kwasman was held at Community High School in West Chicago on Sunday, April 22. Benedictions were given by Rabbi Marc Rudolph of Congregation B’nai Israel and Father John Balluff of St. Mary’s parish and remarks were delivered by local and national p[...]
April 15th, 2012 - 1:56 pm § in Uncategorized
Hedges Station Museum Highlights Winfield-Area Civil War Effort; Exhibit Runs Through April To End of October
by James McGuire “We were seven days getting old Johnston on the run at Kennesaw Mountain,” wrote Robert Hale Strong. “He had entrenched himself behind strong fortifications on both Big and Little Kennesaw. “It was a grand and splendid sight at night to see the Rebel campfires and to see the[...]
April 13th, 2012 - 3:20 pm § in Uncategorized
PADS Hosts 10th Annual Galaxy Bowl Funder
Attention earthlings, the Galaxy Bowl is quickly approaching and we need your support! Gather four of your best recruits and join DuPage PADS in their quest to end homelessness in DuPage County. All crew members will receive a space suit (commemorative t-shirt), pizza, ice cream and a chance to win [...]