W. Chicago celebrates National Night Out Aug. 2

West Chicago, Illinois: July 25, 2011 - Neighborhoods throughout West Chicago are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide on Tuesday, Aug. 2, for the National Night Out crime and drug prevention event.

NNO, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and supported in part by Target, will involve over 15,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. In all, over 37 million people are expected to participate in “America's Night Out Against Crime.”

NNO is designed to: heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anti-crime efforts, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

From 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, residents all throughout West Chicago, as well as across the nation, are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and join neighbors and police at Reed-Keppler Park, 129 W. National St.

This free event allows residents to meet elected officials and law enforcement officers, while receiving information on crime prevention. Displays, vehicles and demonstrations will be on hand for all to view and enjoy. A DJ will be playing music for everyone's entertainment, free raffle drawings will take place throughout the evening, food and drinks will be available free of charge and a lot more!

National Project Coordinator Matt Peskin said, “This is a night for America to stand together to promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity. National Night Out showcases the vital importance of police-community partnerships and citizen involvement in our fight to build a safer nation. On NNO, we invite neighborhoods nationwide to join us in Giving Crime & Drugs A Going Away Party.”