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Intermittent Lane Closures along Roosevelt Road (IL-38) through November

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Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures through November along Roosevelt Road (IL-38) from Technology Boulevard in West Chicago to Pierce Avenue in Wheaton. These closures are part of a large-scale resurfacing project being conducted by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

For more information on the project and its potential impacts, please read the full press release from IDOT below.

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[The following press release was issued by the Illinois Department of Transportation on May 5, 2025.]

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a resurfacing of Roosevelt Road (Illinois 38), from Technology Boulevard, in West Chicago, to Pierce Avenue, in Wheaton, passing through Winfield, will require daytime intermittent lane closures beginning, weather permitting, Monday, May 12.

The $8.6 million project, which consists of resurfacing the 6.6-mile stretch of Roosevelt Road, modernizing traffic signals and constructing new ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps, is expected to be completed in November.

The public can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Alternative routes are encouraged. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.

Over the next six years, IDOT is planning to improve more than 3,200 miles of highway and nearly 9 million square feet of bridge deck as part of Rebuild Illinois, which is investing $33.2 billion into all modes of transportation. Accomplishments through Year Five of Rebuild Illinois include approximately $16 billion of improvements statewide on 6,541 miles of highway, 686 bridges and 986 additional safety improvements.

For more information on IDOT projects, click here. Find traffic and road conditions at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. You also can follow IDOT on Facebook and X.

Share Your Input to Help Update the West Chicago Fire District Strategic Plan

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The West Chicago Fire Protection District is in the process of updating its Strategic Plan. To ensure the Plan reflects the needs and priorities of the community, the District is seeking input from a wide range of stakeholders, including residents, business owners, local government officials, faith leaders, and others.

To assist in gathering this input, the District has created a brief survey that is available on the West Chicago Fire Protection District’s website or by clicking the link below:

Take the West Chicago Fire Protection District Survey

In addition to the survey, the District will host a public strategic planning meeting in the coming months, offering another opportunity for community members to share their thoughts. Details about the meeting will be posted on our website as they become available. Once finalized, the Strategic Plan and a summary of survey results will be shared with the public.

Work Begins on Historic Train Depot Ahead of Future Preservation Efforts

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Interior demolition work will begin Monday, May 12, at West Chicago’s historic 1869 Chicago & North Western Train Depot, marking the first step in a broader effort to preserve the iconic structure. Crown Coverings has been contracted to perform a partial interior demolition, funded by a grant from the State of Illinois.

This important step is part of a long-term vision for the Depot’s preservation and eventual reuse. While full restoration efforts have yet to be funded, the current work will help stabilize and prepare the building for future phases of development.

The project is scheduled for completion by Memorial Day, with minimal, if any, traffic disruptions expected near the site at 119 W Washington Street.

Originally built in 1869 by the Chicago & North Western Railroad, the depot is a rare surviving example of Italianate railroad architecture, with tall brick walls, wide eaves, and decorative brackets. The building was moved in 1912—though how and why remains a mystery—and many original features, like arched windows and doors, were later altered or infilled by World War II.

Even with these modifications, the depot remains a powerful symbol of West Chicago’s railroad heritage. The City is committed to preserving the structure as part of its broader efforts to honor and revitalize its historic character.

Utility Work to Affect Easements in Cornerstone Lakes Subdivision

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Beginning Monday, May 12, residents of the Cornerstone Lakes Subdivision will notice utility companies and contractors accessing easements and rights-of-way (e.g., backyards, side yards) to install new underground fiber optic cables.

This project is managed by AT&T and is expected to continue through July 2025.

Work will be completed in eight phases by AT&T’s contractor, Pirtano Construction. As noted in the individual notices delivered to affected residences, contractors will make every effort to minimize disruptions and will restore any landscaping impacted by the work upon completion.

View the AT&T fiber expansion project phase map.

For questions or concerns, property owners should contact AT&T at 1-800-843-6581.

Note: This public notice is informational. Impacted property owners have already been directly notified by AT&T and its contractor.

2024 Water Quality Report Available Online

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Customers may now view the 2024 Water Quality Report on the City's website.

This annual report provides a summary of the quality of water that was provided to City customers during the previous calendar year. It shares detailed information about the sources of water, a summary of regulated contaminants detected, and states if the City received any violations in the previous year.  

Customers needing help understanding this report or have general questions, may contact the Department of Public Works. Residents can view previous water quality reports on the Department's webpage.