Our organization, in partnership with other community members, organizes several annual and on-going events. Current events include:
We continue to develop programs to educate and encourage healthy habits within our community as part of our efforts to support overall wellness. Current programs include:
As part of our mission, we have compiled numerous resources for community members to utilize to further educate themselves on healthy habits. Resources include:
OUR MISSION
Healthy West Chicago’s mission is to ensure that all residents of West Chicago have access to an optimal state of health and wellness.
UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS
The Take Hike Challenge kicks off Tuesday, September 1st! Be sure to do so today and join us at Kline Creek Farm at 5:30p as we start the challenge with a guided walk and snacks with the DuPage Forest Preserve.
Join us for other upcoming walks!
Register today! https://tinyurl.com/WCTakeAHike
Walking to Wellness
Healthy West Chicago is excited to launch a new community walkability campaign focused on making it easier, safer, and more enjoyable for people of all ages to move throughout West Chicago.
Over the past four months, Healthy West Chicago has been working to build this effort with partners across the community. We have been meeting with representatives from local government, schools, healthcare and mental health organizations, community groups, and other local partners to better understand both the opportunities and the challenges related to walking and movement in West Chicago. These conversations are helping us look at walkability not just as an infrastructure issue, but as an important part of community health and well-being.
Walking is one of the simplest ways we can support our health. Regular movement can help strengthen our hearts, improve energy, support a healthy weight, and reduce the risk of chronic health conditions. Just as importantly, walking and spending time outdoors can help reduce stress, improve mood, support mental health, and create more opportunities to connect with our neighbors and our community.
But being active also depends on the places around us. Are there sidewalks where you need them? Do you feel safe crossing the street? Are there places you enjoy walking or places where walking is difficult? What would make it easier for you and your family to walk, roll, or move around West Chicago?
Healthy West Chicago has launched an online community feedback form where residents can share their experiences, concerns, and ideas about walkability in West Chicago:
Over the coming months, we will continue listening to residents, working with community partners, and identifying opportunities to encourage walking and improve walkability throughout the community. Your feedback will help us better understand what is working, where barriers exist, and what changes or improvements could have the greatest impact. Over the next several months, we will also be creating additional opportunities for West Chicago residents to participate in this work and share ideas about places they would like to see improved.
Together, we can continue building a healthier, more connected, and more walkable West Chicago.
Fit4Fall 5K Race Postponed
We are sorry to announce that due to low pre-registration, we are shifting our Healthy West Chicago 5K to the spring. We know there are a lot of events this fall, and we hope that people will be excited to Step into Spring with a Healthy West Chicago 5K in April 2027!
We are happy to offer this new spring date, but understand that might not work for all of our registrants. If you would like to request a refund, please email us at info@healthywestchicago.org. If you would like to stay registered for the April 10th event, you will automatically be registered, or you can also email us with any questions.
WeGo Exploring
What is WeGo Exploring?
The WeGo Exploring community initiative aims to promote the importance of being active outdoors for physical and mental health while also highlighting the many places to go and things to do outdoors within the community.
