City of West Chicago, Illinois

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The Time to Prepare is Now: Cold Weather Safety Tips

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The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is encouraging all Illinoisans to prepare today for another blast of winter weather.  The National Weather Service is forecasting accumulating snow for northern and central Illinois, followed by a blast of cold arctic air that will bring single digit wind chills to our state. “Being unprepared for winter weather […]

Coyote Sightings Increase in Winter

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The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County reminds DuPage residents that coyote sightings may increase in winter as young leave their parents in search of mates and territories to call their own. People may also see more coyotes in winter because there’s less vegetation, which means fewer places to hide, and more snow, which makes […]

Snow is on the Way, Important Reminders

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Snow is coming! Remember you cannot: park, or allow any vehicle to remain, on a public street on which there is an accumulation of two or more inches of snow OR deposit any snow into a city street, alley or public way. But most importantly, please remember to be safe! More snow-related information follows: The […]

Community Generosity Shown for Toys for Tots Holiday Campaign

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As an official drop-off location for the annual Toys for Tots Campaign sponsored by the DuPage County U.S. Marines, the West Chicago Police Station, at 325 Spencer Street, received more toys this year than it has in many years. According to 24-year veteran West Chicago Police Officer Mike Zepeda, a Marine who served his country […]