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The City of Berwyn

Just 20 minutes west of Chicago’s loop lies a town that is nothing like a suburb. Plan a day trip to experience world class cuisine, grassroots art initiatives, live music, street festivals and shops that can only be found in Berwyn. The whirlwind of activities and services available are worth a trip. You may decide to stay.

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Berwyn's Oktoberfest - Presented by S.B.C. Waste Solutions

Mark your calendars for a fun filled weekend at Berwyn's Oktoberfest - Presented by S.B.C. Waste Solutions, happening on Friday, September 20 from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm, and Saturday, September 21 from Noon to 11:00 pm! As the weather begins to change and the sky is filling with warmer colors, join us for our favorite two-day celebration in the western suburbs. We will have a stage for live music, an international food court, a carnival nearby for the kids, and, of course, Beer Gardens with your favorite brews.

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2023 CHARLES E. PIPER AWARD WINNER | TO PETE FEJZULOSKI

The Charles E. Piper Award is awarded annually to those individuals selected for recognition of their business achievements and/or their contribution to the economic vitality of the city of Berwyn....

History

On June 6, 1908, Berwyn became a city, receiving its official charter from the State of Illinois. The first two decades of the twentieth century saw Berwyn develop in much the same way as other Chicago suburbs. It was a place in which, as "The WPA Guide to Illinois" states,