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The City publishes all its updates regarding events, services, programs, and news directly to its website. News items are typically maintained on the City's main page for up to thirty days prior to being archived. Recent and archived news items can be viewed on this page.
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Community Bulletin
The City produces a concise one-page printed bulletin that spotlights seasonal reminders for City events, services, and programs. The bulletin is available at the onset of each season in the City Hall’s entryway during the following timeframes:
- Winter (December to February)
- Spring (March to May)
- Summer (June to August)
- Fall (September to November)
Recent News Items
At Home with Merle Burleigh – May 28, 2025
MERLE’S CORNER May brings weather decision on clothing-long or short sleeves. AROUND AND ABOUT The City of West Chicago and the West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission host a Mural […]
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – May 21, 2025
MERLE’S CORNER The annual Community Memorial Day ceremony is at 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Oakwood Cemetery, Oakwood Avenue and York Street. […]
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Review the Environmental Impact for the Educare West DuPage Facility Upgrades Project & Provide Comments by May 28
The City of West Chicago is acting as Responsible Entity for Educare West DuPage to access grant funding under the Community Project Fund (CPF). These funds will be used to […]
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Explore Art Along Main Street: West Chicago’s 2025 Summer Art Banner Exhibit
Explore downtown West Chicago and experience the 2025 Summer Art Banner Exhibit, featuring 17 stunning works by talented regional artists. Organized annually by the West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission, the […]
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Art & Culture Come Alive with Annual Arteculture Exhibit
The West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission proudly presents the annual Arteculture Exhibit, now open through Saturday, June 28 at the newly renovated Gallery 200 on Main Street. Featuring work from […]
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Fire Hydrant Painting Project Underway through June 2025
The City of West Chicago will be painting approximately 490 fire hydrants in the northwest area through June 10, 2025, weather permitting. The work will take place within the general […]
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Intermittent Lane Closures along Roosevelt Road (IL-38) through November
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 […]
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Share Your Input to Help Update the West Chicago Fire District Strategic Plan
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 […]
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Work Begins on Historic Train Depot Ahead of Future Preservation Efforts
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 […]
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Utility Work to Affect Easements in Cornerstone Lakes Subdivision
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 […]
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2024 Water Quality Report Available Online
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 […]
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Paper Shredding & Medical Disposal Event is June 7
The City of West Chicago invites residents and local businesses to the City’s annual drive-through Paper Shred and Medical Disposal Event being held on Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. […]
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DU-COMM Launches New Tornado Siren System for Faster Alerts
DuPage Public Safety Communications (DU-COMM) announced the following in a press release issued on April 30, 2025. DuPage Public Safety Communications (DU-COMM) is pleased to announce the official launch of […]
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Resource Now Available on the City Website for Lead Service Line Replacement Project
The City of West Chicago’s Lead Service Line Replacement Project is a long-term initiative aimed at identifying and replacing water service lines confirmed or suspected to contain lead. This project […]
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$2 Million State Grant Accelerates Downtown West Chicago’s Revitalization Momentum
The City of West Chicago is proud to announce it has been selected to receive a $2 million Rebuild Downtowns & Main Streets (RDMS) grant through the State of Illinois. […]
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2025 Consolidated Election: Official Results & City Council Swearing-In Details
The DuPage County Election Division reports the following official results from the April 1, 2025, Consolidated General Election. Elected City Council members are scheduled to be sworn in on Monday, […]
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2025 Roadway Rehabilitation Project: Anticipated Traffic & Driveway Access Restrictions in Multiple Areas
The City of West Chicago’s 2025 Roadway Rehabilitation Project is underway, with substantial completion anticipated by September 2025, weather permitting. During construction, residents in the project area may experience temporary […]
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Intermittent Lane Closures on Neltnor Boulevard (IL-59) through November
Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures through November along Neltnor Boulevard (IL-59) from North Avenue (IL-64) in West Chicago to Batavia Road in Warrenville. These closures are part of a […]
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City Hall & Police Station Lobbies Open Wednesday Evenings
City Hall and the Police Station lobbies are open until 6 p.m. each Wednesday, in addition to regular hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday). During these extended […]
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – May 14, 2025
MERLE’S CORNER Blooming Fest blossoms forth from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, in the historic downtown area. In addition to the West Chicago Garden Club plant […]
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2025 Rain Barrel Program Orders Accepted through June
The City of West Chicago, in partnership with The Conservation Foundation, announces the 2025 Rain Barrel Program. This annual initiative provides residents with an opportunity to purchase rain barrels at […]
Read MoreArchived News Items
The City maintains news archives for the previous two years. Should you have a specific inquiry that extends beyond this time frame, please contact the Marketing and Communications Division for assistance at communications@westchicago.org.
Please note that only content related to City news is included in the archive, while information about events, programs, and services is not archived.
Social Media
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