City Council – October 20, 2021 – Special Meeting
10.20.21.Packet.City Council.Special During the COVID-19 Pandemic, City Hall is closed for public meetings due to distancing restrictions, though interested people may teleconference from home or another location on the Zoom app. Downloading Zoom from zoom.us will provide the audio link to the meeting. Anyone wishing to provide comment on a topic or an agenda item, […]
Position Announcement: Public Works Street Superintendent
The City of West Chicago is a rapidly growing community located in the western suburbs of Chicago seeking a Public Works Street 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 Street Division. The Streets Division is responsible for […]
Position Announcement: Evidence Custodian/Evidence Technician
Job Description: Evidence Custodian/Evidence Technician – .pdf The position of Evidence Custodian/Evidence Technician is a civilian position within the Police Department involving the receipt, recording, security and disposition of all recovered evidence, property and contraband coming into the custody of the Police Department, as well as the processing of crime scenes. Additionally, the person in […]
Volunteers Needed for Senior Leaf Raking Service Project
West Chicago’s annual Senior Citizen Leaf Raking Event is scheduled for Saturday, November 6, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed to lend a helping hand to senior citizens and those unable to tackle the task of raking the leaves in their yards. Individuals, businesses, or organizations looking for a rewarding service […]
City Council – October 18, 2021
10.18.21.Packet.City Council 10.18.21.Disbursement Report During the COVID-19 Pandemic, City Hall is closed for public meetings due to distancing restrictions, though interested people may teleconference from home or another location on the Zoom app. Downloading Zoom from zoom.us will provide the audio link to the meeting. Anyone wishing to provide comment on a topic or an […]
Police Pension Fund – October 14, 2021
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Halloween Safety Tips & Official Trick or Treat Hours
Official Trick-or-Treat HoursSunday, October 31, 20213:00 – 7:00 p.m. Parents are encouraged to go over some basic safety tips with children before the big day. The following information is provided by the West Chicago Police Department: Always wear light-colored and/or reflective clothing so children can be seen in the dark Try to avoid wearing masks that […]
Cultural Arts Commission to Host a Candy Wrapper Poll that Asks Kids the Kind of Art They’d Like to See in West Chicago
West Chicago’s Cultural Arts Commission will be on-hand for the annual Trunk-or-Treat at the West Chicago Public Library on Saturday, October 30 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. to see what kids have to say about art in their community. Commission members recently realized that surveys taken previously for the creation of a Public Art Master […]
Health Department Urges Residents to Get Vaccinated for Flu as COVID-19 Cases Remain High
The following information was released by the DuPage County Health Department on Wednesday, October 7, 2021. The DuPage County Health Department provides news releases in Spanish here: DCHD 2021 News Releases. DUPAGE COUNTY – The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is urging residents to protect themselves, their families, and those around them by getting vaccinated against […]
Don’t Trash Pumpkins, Compost Them
Saturday, November 6, 20219:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.First United Methodist Church643 East Washington Street Last year, 4.94 tons of pumpkins were collected, nearly filling the collection receptacle stationed at the First United Methodist Church (FUMC) of West Chicago parking lot, to its capacity. The Pumpkin Composting Event was hugely successful in diverting pumpkins from landfills, […]
Three West Chicago Artists Featured in Group Show: Signals & Codes, Part of the 2021 Terrain Biennial International Public Art Festival
Terrain Biennial 2021 presents Signals & Codes, a group show featuring Anni Holm, Austin McCann, John Rakow, and Mandy Rakow. The show will be exhibited at 336 Harrison St in West Chicago, IL. The exhibition is based on a pedagogical collaboration through the non- profit Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE), initially aimed at working […]
City to Launch Veterans Tribute Banner Display: Call for Photos
October 14, 2021 – Update on Program: Thank you to all who have submitted photos of a West Chicago veteran. We have reached the final number of banners we can produce this year. The online form has now been disabled and we hope to reactivate the program again next year. As Veterans’ Day approaches, thoughts […]
Civil Service Commission – October 12, 2021
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Development Committee – October 11, 2021
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Open House and Comment Period for West Chicago Forward Comprehensive Plan
The West Chicago Comprehensive Plan moves forward. The feedback and support of persons and businesses in the community have been essential for this development. The biggest ideas highlighted in the plans will be available for public view at Kindred Roasted Coffee, 148 West Washington Street, and La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop, 560 Main Street, now […]