The following letter to residents is from DuPage Habitat for Humanity about its first Community Cares Week. WeGo Community Cares Week Application Dear West Chicago Resident: West Chicago has been selected to be a part of DuPage Habitat for Humanity’s first Community Cares Week. Community Cares Week brings together volunteers to do exterior home repair […]
City Embarks on Creation of 20-year Comprehensive Plan
The City of West Chicago has announced the launch of a process to update its Comprehensive Plan, the guiding document for how community stakeholders hope to see the City grow and change over the next 20 years. The updated Comprehensive Plan will create a collective vision for the City’s future. It will provide specific recommendations […]
Hosts Needed for Fall Haiku Yard Signs
The West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission is calling on the poet in all of us through its latest public art project, and inviting residents and businesses be part of the creativity that will be display by hosting a Fall Haiku yard sign. Commission members are gratified by the response to this public art project, which, in […]
Nicor Announces Assistance to Residential and Business Customers Affected by COVID-19
Nicor Gas has asked the City of West Chicago to share information about assistance that may be available to residents and businesses in the community affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The following is a message from Nicor: In many instances, this is the first time families are experiencing financial hardship and are not sure […]
Code Enforcement Reminders During the Summer Season
The City’s inspectors are actively working to keep our community well maintained, but we recognize these are trying times. If you receive a Notice of Ordinance Violation from our inspectors due to a property maintenance violation, and you have questions or need additional time due to extenuating circumstances, please call the City at (630) 293-2200, […]