Sunday, April 22, 2012
Family, friends, residents and more gathered on Sunday to remember Mike Kwasman. He passed away on April 17.
More than 200 people filled the West Chicago Community High School gymnasium on Sunday to honor the life of their beloved mayor Mike Kwasman. “He will not be forgotten by this community,” said Rep. Mike Fortner, West Chicago's former mayor, at Sunday’s memorial service. Kwasman, 65, passed away April 17, after he suffered a heart attack days before. He had been West Chicago’s mayor since December 2006, when he was first appointed as acting mayor. He won elections in April 2007 and 2009. Kwasman was Alderman of West Chicago’s fifth ward for six years. “Kwas didn’t need to be mayor,” said Rich Jorgensen, an Honor Flight representative. “It wasn’t for the money. It wasn’t for the power nor the prestige. He wanted to be mayor simply to benefit…
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Services for Mike Kwasman will be held this weekend. Here are the details.
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Updated at 3:16 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 21 The Illinois Patriot Guard Riders and other groups will participate in the funeral services and celebration of the life of Mike Kwasman, Mayor of West Chicago Sunday, Apr. 22. He was a policeman, a fireman and an advocate for veterans and their needs, according to an email from the Illinois Patriot Guard. Escort staging will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the DuPage Crematorium, 951 W. Washington, West Chicago, IL. There will be a short escort from the crematorium to the location of the visitation and services at West Chicago High School, 326 Joliet Street, West Chicago. The City of West Chicago announced Wednesday the memorial visitation for Mike Kwasman will begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, 2012, at …
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Kwasman was surrounded by his family after he had a heart attack on Saturday. He was 65.
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
The mayor of West Chicago has died, the city announced Tuesday afternoon. Mike Kwasman was surrounded by his wife Crystal and other family in the days following his heart attack on Saturday. He was admitted to Central DuPage Hospital that day. He was 65. “This is a tremendous loss to the citizens of West Chicago and to all who knew Mayor Kwasman,” said Ruben Pineda, West Chicago's Third Ward Alderman and Deputy Mayor. “He was not only a great leader, but also a great friend.” Pineda’s sentiments were echoed by City Administrator Michael Guttman. “His record of public service and his countless contributions as Mayor of the city he loved will serve as a legacy to future generations," Guttman said. "We will carry on his vision into the future…
Monday, April 16, 2012
Mike Kwasman suffered a serious heart attack on Saturday. Here's the latest information released Monday night on his condition.
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Monday, April 16, 2012
The mayor of West Chicago has been unconscious since arriving to a hospital Saturday after a heart attack, the city announced Monday evening. Mike Kwasman remains in critical condition on life support in a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, according to a City of West Chicago press release. He was admitted to Central DuPage Hospital following the heart attack. "Mayor Kwasman has always fought for the City he loves so much and for all of its residents," the release said. "He is currently in the fight of his life." Kwasman's wife Crystal and other family members have remained with him all weekend and continue to stay by his side. The release requests privacy for Kwasman's family. "The outpouring of concern by members of the community and beyond …
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Mike Kwasman is undergoing treatment at Central DuPage Hospital.
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Saturday, April 14, 2012
The mayor of West Chicago suffered a heart attack on Saturday, the city announced late Saturday afternoon. Mike Kwasman is in treatment at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. No other details have been released, including his specific medical condition. The brief press release from the City of West Chicago did not specify what time Kwasman suffered the heart attack. A Cadence spokesman confirmed to Patch that Kwasman was admitted to Central DuPage Hospital. He deferred further comment to the mayor's office. An e-mail sent on Saturday to the City of West Chicago's spokeswoman was not immediately returned. About Kwasman Kwasman has been West Chicago's mayor since April 2007, winning reelection in April 2009. Before that he was Alderman of …
Monday, March 12, 2012
The male driver of the car returned to the scene, police said.
A 16-year-old girl died after being struck by a car in West Chicago Friday, according to police and media reports. The girl was hit near the intersection of Route 59 and Pine Street in West Chicago, a press release said. The West Chicago police department and fire protection district responded to the incident at about 9:11 p.m. Friday, March 9. The girl is from West Chicago and was identified by the DuPage County coroner’s office, the Daily Herald reports. The teen was transported to a local hospital, where she succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash. The man who drove the vehicle involved in the incident returned to the scene after realizing the damage to his car was possibly the result of a collision with a person, the release said…
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
An unidentified Hispanic man was discovered Tuesday morning.
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Editor's note: This post was updated Wednesday afternoon with the name of the man in this incident, and findings of the police investigation thus far. Investigators are not certain what caused the death of a 22-year-old West Chicago man on Tuesday. The autopsy on Miguel Quinones was inconclusive, said Mike Uplegger, deputy police chief, on Tuesday night. Quinones was discovered on the grounds of West Chicago Middle School, 238 E. Hazel St., at 11:27 a.m. Tuesday. Police reported to the eastern edge of the school's campus near Lester and Bishops streets and found Quinones unresponsive. Quinones was later pronounced dead, according to a West Chicago Police Department bulletin. Foul play in this death is not suspected, Uplegger said. Police …
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Hilltoppers hold off a late West Chicago rally to win 64-59.
Glenbard West started strong, scoring the first 11 points of the game and dominating the first quarter 16-1 over the West Chicago Wildcats. The Hilltoppers led until the fourth quarter when the Wildcats took a brief two point lead. Glenbard West fought back to take back the lead and win the game, 64-59. It was a welcome start for the Hilltoppers in the ninth annual Holiday Classic tournament. The offense and defense were hitting on all cylinders to start the game. Michael Mache contributed eight points in that first quarter, followed by Egan Montgomary with four. Pat Mazza was tough under the boards with several blocked shots and rebounds. Overall the aggressive Glenbard West defense caused turnovers and confusion on the part of …
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Gregg Slapak
10:56 am on Monday, April 23, 2012
Sorry to learn of West Chicago's loss. Ahhh..past mayors of W/C. Anyone recall Richard "Dick" Truitt. He was my fifth grade teacher way back when at Emerson Elementary in Wheaton and years later became quite their "colorful" mayor. How bout former W/C Mayor Rennels? The father of my fine friend/client Todd? more ›