City of West Chicago, Illinois

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Groot Temporary Changes in Collection Operations
Due to COVID-19

Stress and Coping During the COVID-19 Crisis

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The following information is courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Español The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and […]

Message from the Mayor on Reported COVID-19 Cases

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To the Community, As we continue to navigate the unchartered waters of COVID-19, I wish to assure the public of the City’s continued communication, coordination, and compliance with County, State and Federal health officials on disease prevention and containment. On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, the Jel Sert Company, a member of West Chicago’s business community, […]

Message from Mayor Pineda on Illinois’ Stay at Home Order

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March 21, 2020 Dear community members, As we approach 5:00 p.m. and the start of the Illinois Stay-at-Home Order from Governor Pritzker, I want to offer you my encouragement, and thanks, for your compliance. These are extremely difficult times, and may leave some of us wondering about the need for such a dramatic measure. I’ve […]

Groot Temporary Change in Collection Operations as a Result of COVID-19

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Starting tomorrow, Monday, March 23, 2020, all trash/refuse and recycling must be placed in a company designated cart, a can with handles, or bagged. Loose uncontained items will not be collected. More specifically:  – All bulky item/construction debris collection is suspended until further notice. – All white good/e-waste collection is suspended until further notice.