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  1. West Chicago is a city in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. The population was 25,614 at the 2020 census. It was formerly named Junction and later Turner, after its founder, John B. Turner, president of the Galena and Chicago Union Railroad (G&CU) in 1855. [4]

  2. May 28, 2024 · West Chicago is a community on the western edge of DuPage County, and is best known as the first Illinois community established by the railroads.

  3. West Chicago is the first Illinois community created by the coming of the railroads. A few settlers owned property in the area of present day West Chicago as early as the late 1830s. A town did not form until 1849 when the Galena & Chicago Union Railroad (predecessor of the Chicago & North Western, now the Union Pacific) reached here, coming ...

  4. Jan 27, 2022 · Among the many attractions are a petting zoo, carnival rides, pony rides and a bounce house, to go with a garden nursery, farm shop and kitchen making bratwurst, Italian beef, hot dogs and other comfort food. Throughout this time there’s a packed lineup of concerts in the evenings.

  5. Located in the Western Suburbs along Illinois Route 59, the City of West Chicago is a community on the western edge of DuPage County that borders Illinois’ Tri-City area, and is best known for its historical significance as the first Illinois community established by the railroads.

  6. The City of West Chicago is 32 miles from downtown Chicago, and has easy access to major Illinois highways and roads. Stretching east to west is IL Route 38 and IL Route 64 which both converge on I-355 and I-294; stretching north and south is IL Route 59 which runs directly into I-88, and further south into I-55 and I-80.

  7. The City of West Chicago is a community on the western edge of DuPage County that borders Illinois’ Tri-City area, and is best known for its historical significance as the first Illinois community established by the railroads. Located along Illinois Route 59, West Chicago boasts open green spaces and connections to trails systems such as the ...

  8. West Chicago, IL. DuPage County, 30 miles W of the Loop. Although travelers arrived in West Chicago as early as the 1830s, Alonzo Harvey is credited as the community's first settler in 1842. The site developed a reputation as the first Illinois community created as the result of the railroads .

  9. Apr 3, 2023 · West Chicago is in DuPage County. Because of its proximity to Chicago, you can take a day trip to the city for a much-needed break from the hustle and bustle of the metro. Here’s a list of the best things to do in West Chicago, Illinois!

  10. Located just 40 miles outside the Windy City, West Chicago is best known for being the first Illinois community established in the wake of the arrival of the railroads. For outdoor lovers, the ...

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