The City of West Chicago will be painting approximately 490 fire hydrants in the northwest area through June 10, 2025, weather permitting. The work will take place within the general boundaries of:
- Kautz Road to Prince Crossing/Klein Road (east-west)
- Smith Road to Hawthorne Lane (north-south)
Residents are asked to remove any plantings or decorations around fire hydrants. The City or its contractor, Go Painters, will not be responsible for damage to items located near hydrants in the City right-of-way.
Work at each hydrant will take place over several days. The process includes sandblasting to remove old paint, followed by a primer and two finish coats. The primer and base coats are different colors to ensure proper coverage, with only the final coat being yellow.