City of West Chicago, Illinois

Where History and Progress Meet

Recognition of Union Pacific’s Big Boy Visit and Continued Partnership Highlighted at City Council Meeting

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A Proclamation commemorating the historic visit of Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 Great Race Across the Midwest was read at the City Council meeting on Monday, September 16, 2019. Also included in the presentation was a Proclamation for National Rail Safety Week. Representatives of the Union Pacific Railroad were on-hand to receive thanks and […]

Back to School Safety Tips

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As a community, we have no greater responsibility than to work together to insure the safety of our children.” ~West Chicago Police Department Driving Near Schools: Follow all posted speed limits within designated school zones. Follow *State law for pedestrians’ right-of-way at crosswalks. (Scroll to bottom of page) Hand-held cellular phone use is now illegal in […]

Culver’s of St. Charles to Host West Chicago PD to Support Special Olympics with ‘ButterBurgers & Badges’ Fundraiser August 29

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Culver’s restaurants throughout Northern Illinois are partnering with Special Olympics Illinois this August with several in-store activities planned.  Most notably the 5th annual ‘ButterBurgers & Badges’ fundraising event on Thursday, August 29, from 4-8 p.m. ButterBurgers & Badges will feature local law enforcement officers providing table service for guests dining inside, and also delivering the […]

Farewell Big Boy, Gone But Not Forgotten

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West Chicago, Illinois: August 9, 2019 – It’s been a week since West Chicago said farewell to the Union Pacific’s Big Boy, and having reveled in its visit, some feel the community will never be quite the same.  As more than 45,000 people converged at the Larry S. Provo Union Pacific Training Center on Spencer […]

DuPage Airport Back to School Celebration – August 8, 2019

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Mark your calendar for the Third Annual DuPage Airport Back to School Celebration on Thursday, August 8, 2019. Students and their families are invited to the tarmac between 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. to tour classic and military planes, explore airport fire and rescue vehicles, experience flight simulators, learn about careers in aviation and much […]