City Communications
City News Items
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:
Recent News Items
At Home with Merle Burleigh – September 18, 2024
MERLE’S CORNER The Chicagolands newest commercial haunted house, 5 Points Haunted House, is scheduled to open Friday, Oct. 4, and end Wednesday, Oct. 30. 2024. The haunted spot is […]
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West Chicago Fit4Fall 5K to Showcase Fall Foliage Along the Prairie Path
Get ready, West Chicago-fall is on its way, and so is the inaugural Fit4Fall 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Youth Run! Start stocking up on your favorite pumpkin coffee creamer […]
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Explore the WeGolmec Trail through September
Discover the original 17 Olmec sculptures depicted on unique yard signs and three hand-painted replicas part of the Olmec Trails: Culture & Legacy art exhibit on the WeGolmec Trail. This […]
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West Chicago Fire Protection District Accepting Applications for Fire & Life Safety Inspector
The West Chicago Fire Protection District is seeking to fill the position of Fire and Life Safety Inspector to handle tasks such as conducting inspections, reviewing building plans, preparing reports, and […]
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Back-to-School Tax Credits Available to Parents & Teachers
(Original Press Release provided by Illinois Department of Revenue on August 26, 2024) As the new school year gets underway, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding eligible taxpayers […]
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District 33 Board of Education Earns Governance Recognition Honor
(Originally submitted by West Chicago Elementary School District 33 on August 20, 2024) The District 33 Board of Education has been recognized for its exceptional governance practices by the Illinois […]
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DuPage Public Safety Communications Career Opportunities
DuPage Public Safety Communications (DU-COMM) is currently seeking applicants for Telecommunicators, a Quality Assurance Manager, an Operations Manager, and a Radio Technician. All positions offer competitve salaries along with a […]
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Nomination Packets for the 2025 Consolidated Election
The Consolidated General Election will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Nomination packets for the 2025 Consolidated Election are now available at the Finance Department Desk in the West […]
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Free Electronics Recycling Available Each Saturday
The City of West Chicago has contracted with Groot Industries, Inc. to provide residents with free drop-off of electronic waste at its e-waste facility located at 1995 Powis Road on […]
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Conde Street Resurfacing Project Scheduled through September
The City’s contractor, A Lamp Concrete Contractor, Inc., is conducting construction work along Conde Street from Joliet Street to Neltnor Boulevard (IL-59). During construction, traffic may be stopped for short […]
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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