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The City previously printed and mailed a newsletter to all postal patrons. However, in response to changing public preferences for digital content and rising production costs, the City published its last edition of this newsletter in the fall of 2023. If you would like to access archived editions of this newsletter, please click the button below.

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RECENT NEWS ITEMS

Road Closed

Street Closures and Parking Restrictions for Frosty Fest Begin Dec. 2

November 30, 2023

The City of West Chicago will host its annual Frosty Fest on Saturday, December 2 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. As part of the event, please note the following […]

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Police Department Responds to Structure Fire; Social Services Unit Assisting Affected Families

November 30, 2023

On Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 1:11 a.m., personnel from the West Chicago Police Department, along with personnel from the West Chicago Fire Protection District, were dispatched to Main Park […]

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At Home with Merle

At Home with Merle Burleigh – November 29, 2023

November 29, 2023

MERLE’S CORNER Again the magic in his old silk hat wafts throughout the community, spreading a festive air when Frosty the Snowman comes to West Chicago for Frosty Fest from […]

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West Chicago’s Frosty Fest Returns this Saturday

November 28, 2023

West Chicago’s Frosty Fest returns to the City’s downtown area this Saturday, December 2 from 4 p.m. to 7 pm. The event will kick off with the Frosty Fest Procession […]

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Proposed Greenhouse History and Update

November 21, 2023

Proposed Greenhouse History and Update The provided information addresses recent community member concerns regarding the City’s building permit process and recent actions surrounding a structure described as a greenhouse being […]

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Citizens Police Academy

Registration Open for Spring 2024 Citizens Police Academy

November 20, 2023

The Citizens Police Academy program for Spring 2024 is currently accepting applications until Wednesday, January 31. Offered by the City of West Chicago’s Police Department, the Program spans 10 weeks […]

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Road Construction

Traffic Impacts for Main & Wilson Intersection Anticipated through December

November 10, 2023

[Notification Update: 11/15/2023 @ 2:30 p.m.] This project has been delayed, and is now anticipated to begin the week of December 4, 2023. A new notification will be provided prior […]

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Holiday Light Collection Program Available through January

November 10, 2023

Beginning Friday, November 24, strands of incandescent and LED holiday lights, and extension cords, may be dropped off at designated bins at the following locations through Friday, January 19. West […]

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Graffiti

Reward Offered for Information on Recent Graffiti Incidents

November 9, 2023

The City of West Chicago’s Police Department has observed a notable increase in incidents involving graffiti throughout the City. In response to this concerning trend, the Department is seeking the […]

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Toys for Tots Program in West Chicago

Donate to Toys for Tots Program through December 7

November 8, 2023

The City of West Chicago will once again be participating in the Marine Corp Toys for Tots program. Donations of new, unwrapped, toys can be dropped off at various locations […]

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City Seeking Volunteers for Commissions

May 9, 2023

The City of West Chicago is seeking volunteers to fill vacancies on some of the City’s Commissions. These volunteer opportunities provide residents, and non-residents in some cases, with a chance […]

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ARCHIVED NEWS ITEMS

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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.

2023

Business Community Update: September 2023

October 19, 2023

Business Spotlight: OSI Industries, LLC

October 19, 2023

People’s Choice Award Winner Announced for 2023 Art Banner Exhibit

October 17, 2023

Community Asked to Support Students in Assisting At-Risk Veterans

October 10, 2023

City’s Utility Superintendent Receives Operator of the Year Award

October 5, 2023

ComEd Vegetation Management Activities to Occur through Fall

October 5, 2023

City Approves Community Park Master Plan for Kerr-McGee Site

October 5, 2023

New Ordinance Requires Pet Leashes; Substantial Fines for Owners of Aggressive Animals

October 5, 2023

Stop Sign Added at Church and Wood Street Intersection

October 5, 2023

2023 Sidewalk & Curb Maintenance Program Begins Oct. 9

September 22, 2023

Business Community Update: August 2023

September 13, 2023

Business Community Update: July 2023

September 13, 2023

West Chicago Man Charged in Fatal Traffic Accident

September 7, 2023

City Declares September 2023 as National Service Dog Month

September 7, 2023

City Welcomes New Police Officer Daniel Schane

August 31, 2023

Business Spotlight: Educare West DuPage

August 31, 2023

Bond Set for Person Accused of Leading West Chicago Police on High-Speed Chase

August 23, 2023

Public Meeting for Harvester Road Project is August 15

August 14, 2023

Street Maintenance Scheduled for August 9 in Certain Areas

August 8, 2023

Community Partners Hosting Food Drive through September

August 7, 2023

City Announces 2024 Art Banner Exhibit Theme

July 28, 2023

IDOT Seeking Public Input to Improve Pedestrian Infrastructure

July 27, 2023

ComEd Tree Trimming to Occur through October

July 27, 2023

DuPage County Seeking Input on New Strategic Plan

July 27, 2023

Business Community Update: June 2023

July 19, 2023

City Joins DuPage Communities in Celebrating Warhol Exhibit

July 18, 2023

Public Assistance Needed in Locating Vehicle Involved in Fatal Hit & Run Accident

July 13, 2023

Invasive Species Aerial Treatment Scheduled for Forested Areas on June 22

June 20, 2023

Traffic Delays Anticipated for Conde Street through July

June 19, 2023

Business Community Update: May 2023

June 8, 2023

Police Department Welcomes Second K9

June 7, 2023

Water and Sewer Rate Changes Begin July 1, 2023

May 30, 2023

Mayor Pineda Provides 2023 State of the City Address

May 16, 2023

Aerial Pesticide Application of Pratt’s Wayne Woods Scheduled for May 16

May 11, 2023

Business Community Update: April 2023

May 10, 2023

Technology Boulevard Resurfacing Begins May 22

May 10, 2023

Explore the Outdoors in West Chicago with ‘WeGo Exploring’

April 28, 2023

DuPage County Releases Five-Year Transportation Improvement Plan

April 26, 2023

Business Community Update: March 2023

April 26, 2023

West Chicago Man Charged with Leading Police on High-Speed Chase

April 21, 2023

April 20 Marks 31-Year Anniversary of Killing of West Chicago Police Officer

April 20, 2023

Downtown Outdoor Dining Applications Available

April 19, 2023

2023 Roadway Rehabilitation Projects to Begin In April

April 13, 2023

Gallery 200 to Host High School Art Exhibit through April

April 6, 2023

Bond Set at $50,000 for West Chicago Man Charged with Leading Police on High-Speed Chase

April 4, 2023

DuPage County Consolidated Election is April 4

April 3, 2023

Infrastructure Project near Metra Station May Affect Main Street Traffic

April 3, 2023

Construction between Bishop and Joliet Street Scheduled through August

March 29, 2023

City of West Chicago Awarded Urban Forestry Funding

March 9, 2023

March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month

March 8, 2023

West Chicago Mosquito Abatement District: 2023 Season Update

March 8, 2023

West Chicago Park District Performing Forestry Mowing through March

March 1, 2023

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Public Notice

March 1, 2023

City Issues Ordinance Declaring Decision for Proposed Transfer Station

March 1, 2023

DuPage County Launches New Website

February 27, 2023

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Applications Due by May 31

February 25, 2023

ComEd Offering Free Energy Assessments to Customers

February 23, 2023

City Outlines Decision Timeline for Proposed Transfer Station

February 13, 2023

DuPage County State’s Attorney Announces Sentence for 2018 Murder Case

February 6, 2023

Free Income Tax Services Available for Senior Residents

February 1, 2023

Public Hearing Transcripts Available on City Website

January 24, 2023

Additional Waste Transfer Station Public Hearings Scheduled for January 16 & 19

January 13, 2023

West Chicago to Receive $2 Million for Kerr-McGee Site

January 9, 2023

City Council Passes 2023 Annual Budget

December 29, 2022

Garbage Rate Changes Begin January 1, 2023

December 29, 2022

West Chicago Seeking Artists for 2023 Spring Art Exhibit

February 1, 2022

2022

West Chicago Resident to Compete in National Beauty Pageant

December 8, 2022

Provide Input for New Park through Survey by December 12

December 5, 2022

DuPage County Approves FY2023 Budget

December 5, 2022

Public Meeting Scheduled for Proposed Town Road Improvements

November 30, 2022

City to Host Second Community Input Meeting for New Community Park

November 28, 2022

Online Portal Open to Submit Feedback for Community Park

November 3, 2022

Public Hearing for QuickTrip Zoning Case Continued to November 1

November 1, 2022

Healthy West Chicago Receives National Public Policy Award

October 27, 2022

2022 Art Banner Exhibit’s “People’s Choice Award” Winner Announced

October 20, 2022

CMAP Announces Update to 30-year Plan for Region

October 18, 2022

City Enters Agreement for Park Planning Services for Kerr McGee Site with Upland Design Ltd.

October 5, 2022

City Receives Planning Award for New Comprehensive Plan

October 5, 2022

Kerr-McGee Cleanup to Conclude: City Prepares for Future Park at Site

September 24, 2022

West Chicago Frosty 5K Cancelled for 2022

September 23, 2022

Sewer Smoke Testing Begins Oct. 4; What Homeowners Need to Know

September 21, 2022

Webpage Detailing Waste Transfer Station Application Launched by City

September 16, 2022

Portions of Hahn Place and E. Hazel Street Designated as One-Way Streets

September 13, 2022

Application for Transfer Station to be Received by City

September 12, 2022

City’s Role in the Transfer Station Review Process

September 3, 2022

Site Upgrades Along Kress Creek at Hawthorne Lane In Progress

August 31, 2022

City Installs Murals Downtown to Celebrate “Year of the Alebrijes”

August 10, 2022

Park District to Celebrate 50th Anniversary with Event at Reed-Keppler Park on August 20

August 7, 2022

West Chicago Police Chief Completes FBI’s National Command Course

July 29, 2022

Community Partners Launch Series of Community Events to Celebrate West Chicago’s “Year of the Alebrijes”

July 23, 2022

Former West Chicago Mayor, Richard “Dick” Truitt, Passes Away

July 18, 2022

Congressman Casten Announces Committee Passage of $2 Million in Federal Funding for Kerr-McGee Superfund Site

July 11, 2022

City Issues Proclamation Declaring 2022 the “Year of the Alebrijes” in West Chicago

June 23, 2022

2021 Water Quality Report Available

June 20, 2022

City Receives Commemorative Artwork from Tlaxcala, Mexico

June 20, 2022

Water and Sewer Rate Changes Begin July 1

June 20, 2022

West Chicago Fire Protection District’s Rescue K-9 Saves Life in Homer Township

June 16, 2022

City Issues Proclamation Celebrating Leman Middle School Girls Soccer Team

June 7, 2022

Highlights from the West Chicago State of the City Address

May 18, 2022

Pulte Group Withdraws Application

May 16, 2022

City Contractor Conducting Annual Water System Leak Survey

April 11, 2022

Healthy West Chicago Sponsors to Provide Over $100,000 During 3-Year Period

April 5, 2022

Gallery 200 Hosting Exhibit Featuring Models from Cantigny Park Installation

April 4, 2022

$309 Million Assistance Program Available for Homeowners Impacted by COVID-19

March 31, 2022

Mariachi Los Rayos of Leman Middle School Perform in Springfield

March 25, 2022

Public Hearing for Proposed Residential Development Rescheduled to March 22

March 17, 2022

Council Approves Downtown TIF District 2

March 10, 2022

City Welcomes New Staff Members; Announces Promotions within Police Department

February 15, 2022

Exhibit Featuring West Chicago Artist Begins Feb. 10

February 8, 2022

Winter Storm Warning for Area through Wednesday, Feb. 2

February 1, 2022
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