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Public Notice: Ordinance Authorizing Amendment to Existing Boundary Line Agreement between the City of West Chicago and the City of St. Charles

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PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF WEST CHICAGO

On Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of West Chicago City Hall, 475 Main Street, West Chicago, the City of West Chicago will consider the passage of an Ordinance authorizing the execution of an amendment to an existing boundary line agreement between the City of West Chicago and the City of St. Charles. The boundary line agreement amendment will modify the previously established line which demarcates the future boundaries of the two municipalities. Specifically, the Ordinance will amend the existing boundary line to remove property that is currently located on the City of West Chicago side of the boundary line and place it within the City of St. Charles side of the boundary line. The property is located on the west side of Keil Road, approximately 600 feet south of Illinois Route 64 (North Avenue), legally described as follows:

THAT PART OF LOTS 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 AND 22 IN WAYNE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS ASSESSMENT PLAT NUMBER TWO, ALSO KNOWN AS WAYNE ACRES, A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER AND SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 31, 1945 AS DOCUMENT 475538, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 17; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 43 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID WAYNE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS ASSESSMENT PLAT NUMBER TWO, A DISTANCE OF 1073.17 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST, PERPENDICULAR TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID WAYNE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS ASSESSMENT PLAT NUMBER TWO, A DISTANCE OF 472.10 FEET; THENCE NORTH 45 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 43 SECONDS EAST, 67.26 FEET TO A POINT ON A LINE 6 FEET WESTERLY OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE EXISTING WESTERLY EDGE OF PAVEMENT OF KEIL ROAD; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG A LINE 6 FEET WESTERLY OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE EXISTING WESTERLY EDGE OF PAVEMENT OF KEIL ROAD FOR THE NEXT SEVEN COURSES; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 09 SECONDS WEST, 117.03 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST, 199.33 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WEST, 259.41 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST, 48.38 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 36 SECONDS WEST, 87.27 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE SOUTHERLY 83.62 FEET, ALONG THE ARC OF A TANGENT CIRCLE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 285.00 FEET AND WHOSE CHORD BEARS SOUTH 08 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST, 83.32 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE SOUTH 17 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 17 SECONDS WEST, 341.16 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 17; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 17 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, 407.04 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

CONTAINING 535,928 SQUARE FEET OR 12.303 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.

P.I.N.(s) 01-30-041-019 (Part); 01-30-402-029 (Part); 01-30-402-030 (Part)

Interested persons may visit the Community Development Department at West Chicago City Hall Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to examine a copy of the proposed Boundary Line Agreement Amendment as well as the original Boundary Line Agreement. Questions related to the request should be directed to John Sterrett, Assistant Director of Community Development, at 630-293-2247. This notice is being posted in accordance with 65 ILCS 5/11-12-9.

A map of the proposed amended boundary line is available on the City's website.

Free Spring Leaf Collection Available from March 31 to April 11

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The 2025 Free Spring Leaf Collection Program is available from Monday, March 31 through Friday, April 11. As part of the Program, the City's waste hauling service provider, Groot, will collect leaves will at no charge on residents’ regularly scheduled garbage collection dates.

No universal stickers are required during this period, but leaves must be placed in brown lawn refuse bags that do not exceed 50-pounds then set within the parkway for collection. No other yard waste may be mixed in with leaves, and leaves placed in plastic bags or cardboard boxes will not be collected.

Free Smoke Alarms and Installation for Residents through American Red Cross

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As part of the American Red Cross Sound the Alarm initiative, residents of West Chicago are invited to register for a free smoke alarm and complimentary installation. The installation will take place on Saturday, March 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at registered residences.

To participate, residents must complete the registration form on the Red Cross website. Alternatively, individuals can scan a provided QR code and submit their information. A Red Cross team member will then contact registrants to schedule an appointment for the installation.

Please note that this is an appointment-based event. The Red Cross will not be knocking on doors the day of the event, so it is important to register in advance. West Chicago was selected for this initiative due to the number of fires in the area in recent years. In addition to the free smoke alarm installation, the Red Cross will provide fire safety education and assist residents in creating a disaster preparedness plan.

For more information or if you have any questions, contact (312) 890-2790. To register for the event, please click the links below to view the event flyer.

2025 Rain Barrel Program Orders Accepted through June

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Rain Barrel Program

The City of West Chicago, in partnership with The Conservation Foundation, announces the 2025 Rain Barrel Program. This annual initiative provides residents with an opportunity to purchase rain barrels at a discounted price, helping conserve water while reducing storm runoff.

Mail-in orders for rain barrels will be accepted through Thursday, May 29, and online orders will be accepted through Monday, June 2. To purchase a rain barrel, visit the UpCycle Products webpage at the UpCycle Products Rain Barrel Program.

Rain barrels can be picked up on Saturday, June 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Metra Station Parking Lot. Home delivery is also available, though it may take up to 10 business days.

These rain barrels are repurposed industrial-sized food containers that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Each barrel holds 50-60 gallons and comes in multiple colors. The tops are safely screened, and the barrels feature a pre-installed spigot and overflow for ease of use.

Rain barrels offer several benefits, such as collecting clean, fresh water for outdoor uses like watering plants, washing cars, or topping off a pool. They also help reduce stormwater runoff, which can carry harmful contaminants like soil, fertilizers, and pesticides into nearby water bodies, leading to algae growth and disrupted fish habitats.

Keep Pets Secured on a Leash this Spring

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As the weather warms and residents spend more time outdoors, the City kindly reminds pet owners to ensure their animals are securely leashed at all times. This important measure, reinforced by City ordinance, helps protect the safety and well-being of everyone in our community—both people and pets alike.

City of West Chicago ordinance requires that all pets be properly secured, which means keeping them on a leash, within the boundaries of their own property or a consenting neighbor’s property, in a crate or cage, or safely contained inside a vehicle.

To support responsible pet ownership and safety, a tiered fine structure is in place for situations where pets engage in behaviors such as chasing, barking at, or biting people, vehicles, or other animals. These fines begin at $500 for a first offense, with increased penalties for repeated offenses, up to $50,000 in serious cases. These penalties are in addition to any costs related to damages or injuries as determined by the County.

The City appreciates the efforts of residents in keeping our community safe. By securing your pets, you're helping to create a welcoming environment for everyone to enjoy.