City Job Opportunity: Water Treatment Plant Superintendent
The City of West Chicago is a rapidly growing community located in the western suburbs of Chicago seeking a Public Works Water Treatment Plant Superintendent. The superintendent under the direction of the Director of Public Works will be responsible for directing, managing, supervising, and coordinating the activities and operations of the Water Treatment Plant Division. The […]
Additional Waste Transfer Station Public Hearings Scheduled for January 16 & 19
A series of Public Hearing dates were scheduled for January 2023 to provide the public an opportunity to make their positions known for the potential construction and operation of a solid waste transfer station facility in the City of West Chicago. Several of these Public Hearings have already occurred from January 3 to January 12. […]
At Home with Merle Burleigh – January 11, 2023
MERLE’S CORNER I do not make New Year’s Resolutions. However, each year, I try to get together or, at least, talk to friends and family I have not seen for some time, or evet those that I have. I seldom say, “Let’s get together some time.” Instead I say. “Let’s set up a date […]
Public Affairs Committee – January 23, 2023
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Environmental Commission – January 18, 2023
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West Chicago to Receive $2 Million for Kerr-McGee Site
Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) and the City of West Chicago are proud to announce $2 million in funding for remediation of the Kerr-McGee Superfund that was included as part of the $1.7 trillion federal spending bill signed by President Joe Biden on Thursday, December 29. “After an extremely competitive project submission process and many months […]
Plan Commission/ZBA – February 7, 2023
The packet will be posted when it becomes available.
City Council – February 6, 2023
The packet will be posted when it becomes available.
Coffee with the Mayor is January 28
Residents are invited to visit with Mayor Ruben Pineda for Coffee with the Mayor this Saturday, January 28 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the West Chicago City Hall located at 475 Main Street Coffee with the Mayor provides residents with an opportunity to informally discuss items of interest for the community, and is […]
At Home with Merle Burleigh – January 25, 2023
MERLE’S CORNER When stuck in the doldrums of winter, many people take advantage of this to become organized. The project begins at a quick pace. Items are categorized, so much is arranged logically. However, later when one tries to find something, it seems to be missing. All this organization has created “safe places” and that […]
Snowfall Reminders for West Chicago Residents
The City encourages residents to be prepared for the inevitability of snow during the winter months. Provided are reminders regarding the City’s policies for snow removal. City Ordinances for Resident Snow Removal Disregarding City ordinances may result in fees and fines, the following actions are prohibited by City ordinances: Parking on streets after two inches […]
Public Hearing Transcripts Available on City Website
A Public Hearing for a siting application for the potential development of a Waste Transfer Station near the area of 1655 Powis Road in the City of West Chicago has concluded. The Public Hearing was held over seven dates from Tuesday, January 3, 2023 to Thursday, January 19, 2023. During this time, members of the […]
Free Income Tax Services Available for Senior Residents
Winfield Township in collaboration with AARP and the West Chicago Park District is providing free income tax services for residents of Winfield Township and the West Chicago Park District age 55 and older. As part of the program, trained volunteers will assist those who qualify in preparing their 2022 tax returns at the West Chicago […]
Cultural Arts Commission – February 2, 2023
The packet will be posted when it becomes available.
Infrastructure Committee – February 2, 2023
The packet will be posted when it becomes available.
At Home with Merle Burleigh – January 18, 2023
MERLE’S CORNER This is a little update on the 24 families displaced by the fire Dec. 13, 2022, on the 800 block of Burr Oaks Drive at Main Park Apartments. Using community development block grant funds, DuPage County Board provided $$79,800 in emergency funding to Outreach, a community service organization, to assist the families. […]