West Ridge Community Organization
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Founded in 2005 by local residents, WRCO is an all-volunteer, nonpartisan organization, which encompasses the 50th Ward in Chicago and adjacent areas.
WHAT WE VALUE:
Many of us chose to make this neighborhood our home because of its racial and cultural diversity, its high-quality public and private schools, and its distinctive mix of commercial, residential, and recreational spaces. In forming WRCO, we seek to maintain and augment these assets, especially though a focus on the areas of education and community planning and development. WHAT WE A
01/18/2026
If you were unable to attend our Candidates Forum here's a YouTube video.
2026 West Ridge 9th Congressional District Democratic Candidate Forum Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
01/05/2026
Join us on January 15th.
01/03/2026
Jan Schakowsky has been the 9th Congressional District representative since 1999. She has announced her retirement. WRCO, along with the West Ridge Action Network, is hosting a Candidates Forum on Thursday, January 15th at 6:30PM in Warren Park.
While there are 15 or more people running, we have decided to focus on the top six who have exhibited a strong campaign through fundraising, volunteers, endorsements, and polling. This will give them an opportunity to express their positions. Mick Dumke, formerly of ProPublica and now Investgative Reporter for Block Club Chicago, will be moderating the forum.
Let us know if you plan to attend and what question(s) you would like the candidates to answer.
RSVP for West Ridge Candidate Forum Thank you for RSVPing and submitting a question for our candidates. Please share your name and email along with your question for the candidates. We will reach out if we require clarification on your question. West Ridge 9th Congressional District Candidate Forum January 15, 2026 6:30 PM Warren Park...
09/04/2025
A CITY CHARTER FOR CHICAGO? REMINDER: the WRCO (West Ridge Community Organization) Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 11. Join us at Warren Park at 6:30PM for conversation and snacks with the program starting at 7PM.
We are excited to have a presentation by guest speaker Joel Hamernick of the Campaign for a More Just Chicago. This campaign is being kicked off to create a charter for the City of Chicago. You may not know that our city has no charter.
Join us on the 11th to learn more about what a charter could mean for the city, what the campaign involves and how we can have input for the West Ridge community.
08/27/2025
A CITY CHARTER FOR CHICAGO? SAVE THE DATE for the WRCO (West Ridge Community Organization) Annual Meeting on September 11. Join us at Warren Park at 6:30PM for conversation and snacks with the program starting at 7PM.
We are excited to have a presentation by guest speaker Joel Hamernick of the Campaign for a More Just Chicago. This campaign is being kicked off to create a charter for the City of Chicago. You may not know that our city has no charter. A city charter is a formal document that establishes a city as a legal entity and outlines its structure, powers, and governance, including the responsibilities of its elected officials, administrative functions, and the rights of its citizens.
Join us on the 11th to learn more about what a charter could mean for the city, what the campaign involves and how we can have input for the West Ridge community.
07/23/2025
The Warren Park Advisory Council has started a petition (supported by WRCO and the West Ridge Chamber) asking the Park District to fund more arts and crafts classes. While there were 55 instructors in 2018, there are now only 39. Please use the link below to show your support by signing the petition.
Petition Bring More Arts and Crafts Classes to the Chicago Park District! Bring More Arts and Crafts Classes to the Chicago Park District!
07/17/2025
This weekend in West Ridge - Munni Market on Saturday night and an Art Listening Walk on Sunday. Check out times, dates and locations for events.
DEVON MUNNI MARKET
Ready for the DEVON Munni Market?! ⭐️🌚
Night Market culture comes to DEVON AVE!
SAVE the DATES!
When: July 19th 7-10pm
August 16th 7-10pm
September 20th 7-10pm
Where: Corner of Devon Ave & Artesian
What to Expect:
Live Performances
Arts Activities
Food Vendors
Arts/Crafts Vendors
Family Friendly!
04/29/2025
Join us for a screening of Diverse Videos produced by West Ridge Artist Mirko Popadic on Sunday, May 18th at 2PM.
REMINDER: Join West Ridge Artist John-Michael Korpal for a walk in Warren Park on Arbor Day, Friday April 25th at 6PM. See information on post below,
03/11/2025
Kat Hardy, a West Ridge Artist, is now exhibiting her magical art at the Urban Morning Cozy Cafe, 7113 N Western. The exhibit will be up all of March and until April 5th. Stop by to view her work and have a coffee with a pastry. Examples of her work are below.
West Ridge Artist Denise Grossman currently has an exhibit at the Lincolnwood Village Hall, 6900 N Lincoln Ave. She is holding an Artist Reception celebrating her "Spiritual Nature of Landscapes: on Thursday, February 20th from 5-7PM.
12/12/2024
The Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) has a new home at 5700 N. Lincoln. Join in a Holiday Event at their newly renovated building on Saturday, December 14th.
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