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THE VILLAGE OF WHEELING ANNOUNCES FIRST ANNUAL WHEELING INTERNATIONAL FEST 2012
WHEELING, IL (APRIL 2012) — A number of community agencies, including the Village of Wheeling, the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago, the WPH Chamber of Commerce, and the Wheeling Park District, are partnering to introduce a community-wide food festival, “Wheeling International Fest 2012," on Saturday, June 23, 2012 from 11 am to 6 pm at the campus of the Korean Cultural Center (9930 S. Capital Drive). This event is designed to showcase the wide range of shopping and dining opportunities in Wheeling, as well as the international cultural experiences available in the community.
This is a public event that will feature food, drink, goods and services, family fun, and live entertainment from a variety of cultures, including Irish, German, Korean, Chinese, Mexican, and Greek. The organizers hope to make the Wheeling International Fest an annual summer event.
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"A big part of what makes Wheeling great is its diversity of cultures and their willingness to come together and share their traditions -- especially their favorite foods," Village President Judy Abruscato said. "The Village is proud to partner with other community organizations to make Wheeling International Fest 2012 a reality."
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A professional marketing campaign will promote the Wheeling International Fest and its participants via numerous area media outlets, both in print and online. Local businesses interested in taking part in this promotion can contact Ilyse Strongin-Bombicino at (947) 432-6000 or ilyse@ripplepublicrelations.com.
About The Village of Wheeling
Voted by Family Circle as one of the top places in the United States to raise a family, Wheeling is a diverse and dynamic community of 40,000 people, distinguished by its unique balance of industry, commercial development, and residential neighborhoods. Wheeling is known regionally and nationally as the home of the Milwaukee Avenue “Restaurant Row,” as well as for being home to top-notch grocery stores, shopping centers, health care facilities, places of worship, and award-winning public schools. Wheeling Park District and Cook County Forest Preserve facilities also provide opportunities for recreation and for restorative contact with the natural world.
Wheeling boasts a wide selection of housing options to serve the needs of potential residents, including world-class luxury condominiums, affordable rental properties in a variety of sizes, and single-family homes on tree-lined streets. Located 26 miles Northwest of Chicago, commuters benefit from easy access to Interstate 294, as well as from Metra rail service on the North Central Line via the Wheeling Metra Station.
