Centennial 2025
Celebrating 100 Years of Westchester
2025 is an exciting year as we celebrate 100 years of Westchester!
Our 100th Anniversary Committee has been hard at work planning creative and exciting ways to acknowledge this special milestone.
Our History
Westchester, located in Cook County, 13 miles west of the Chicago Loop, has a rich history reflecting its transformation from farmland to a distinctive suburban community.
Utilities tycoon Samuel Insull, a native of London, purchased approximately 2,200 acres of farmland in 1924, envisioning a model English-style town. The planned extension of the Garfield Park rapid transit line made this location ideal for suburban development.
First Westchester Village Hall, 1931 | Photo: fhproject.org
Support Our Centennial!
We're offering special sponsorship opportunities with year-round visibility at all Village events.
Special acknowledgement to our 100th Anniversary Committee: Bethanny Alexander, Bill Ernst, Jeannie Helgesen, Julie Jordan, Magdalene Ladas, Rosann Nicholson, and Andrew Roback. Their dedication ensures this milestone year will be memorable for the entire community!