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The City publishes all its updates regarding events, services, programs, and news directly to its website. News items are typically maintained on the City's main page for up to thirty days prior to being archived. Recent and archived news items can be viewed on this page.
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Community Bulletin
The City produces a concise one-page printed bulletin that spotlights seasonal reminders for City events, services, and programs. The bulletin is available at the onset of each season in the City Hall’s entryway during the following timeframes:
- Winter (December to February)
- Spring (March to May)
- Summer (June to August)
- Fall (September to November)
Recent News Items
City Offices Closed Thursday, July 4
All non-emergency City offices are closed on Thursday, July 4. In the event of an emergency, please dial 9-1-1. Garbage and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day this […]
Read MoreComEd Vegetation Management Activities Continue through Summer
The City has been provided notice that ComEd will be performing vegetation management activities in the West Chicago area from July through September that will include the transmission of herbicide treatment […]
Read MoreOccupants Safely Evacuated from Structure Fire on Burr Oaks Drive
(Initial press release issued by the West Chicago Fire Protection District on Thursday, June 27, 2024) At approximately 12:00 p.m. on 6/27/24, West Chicago Fire Protection District personnel responded to […]
Read MoreKeep Pets Secured on a Leash this Summer
As residents start spending more time outdoors this summer, the City reminds pet owners to secure their animals at all times. This measure helps prevent fines and ensures the safety […]
Read MoreExplore the Great Outdoors in West Chicago This Summer
Join your community this summer and discover the wonders of the outdoors in West Chicago through the City of West Chicago and Healthy West Chicago’s initiative, WeGo Exploring. WeGo Exploring: […]
Read MoreMajor Traffic Impacts Anticipated Along Hawthorne Lane beginning June 24
Major traffic impacts are anticipated along Hawthorne Lane between Pilsen Road and Industrial Drive from Monday, June 24, through Friday, June 28, as part of a construction project managed by […]
Read MoreJohn F. Banas Appointed to City Council Ward 7
During their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 3, the Mayor of West Chicago, Ruben Pineda, and the City Council appointed John F. Banas as the Alderman of Ward 7 […]
Read MoreMonthly Brush Collection Begins Week of July 1
Brush Collection Program begins Monday, July 1; brush can be placed no earlier than Saturday, June 29. Please note the following reminders for the Brush Collection Program: Brush may be […]
Read More2024 Art Banner Exhibit Voting Open; 2025 Theme Announced
2024 Art Banner Exhibit People’s Choice Award Winner Voting Open The City of West Chicago’s 2024 Art Banner Exhibit is on display, and voting for the People’s Choice Award is […]
Read MoreWater Sprinkler Restrictions In Effect through September
The City’s Summer Water Sprinkler Restriction Program is in effect through the month of September. To promote water conservation, the City imposes annual restrictions on the use of unattended running […]
Read MoreBusiness Community Update: Spring 2024
The City of West Chicago recently welcomed the following new businesses to the community: Action Behavior Centers Therapy, LLC is a behavioral center for children with autism and is located […]
Read More2024 Paper Shredding & Recycling Event a Resounding Success
The West Chicago Paper Shredding and Medical Disposal Event held on Saturday, June 1, was a great success. Organized annually by the City of West Chicago’s Environmental Commission in collaboration […]
Read MoreBike Repair Station at Reed-Keppler Park Temporarily Removed
Due to a storm sewer project, the bike repair station along the Illinois Prairie Path at Reed-Keppler Park has been temporarily removed. The station will be reinstalled within approximately 3-4 […]
Read MoreConde Street Resurfacing Project Scheduled through September
Beginning the week of May 27th, the City’s contractor, A Lamp Concrete Contractor, Inc., will start construction along Conde Street from Joliet Street to Neltnor Boulevard (IL-59). During construction, traffic […]
Read MoreWest Chicago’s Fit4Fall 5K Early-Bird Registration Available through June
Help welcome fall at West Chicago’s Fit4Fall 5K on September 21! The 5K & 1 Mile Youth Race will start and finish at Reed-Keppler Park by Zone 250 at 201 […]
Read MoreArchived News Items
The City maintains news archives for the previous two years. Should you have a specific inquiry that extends beyond this time frame, please contact the Marketing and Communications Division for assistance at communications@westchicago.org.
Please note that only content related to City news is included in the archive, while information about events, programs, and services is not archived.
Social Media
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