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
City Hall Closing at 12:30 p.m. on December 13
West Chicago City Hall will be closed on Friday, December 13 beginning at 12:30 p.m. through the remainder of the day and will reopen on Monday, December 16 during regular […]
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Police Department Promotes Local Resident from Officer to Sergeant
The City of West Chicago is pleased to announce the well-deserved promotion of Officer Jonathan Jones to the rank of Sergeant with the West Chicago Police Department. Sergeant Jones was […]
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Holiday Light Collection Program Available through January 17
Strands of incandescent and LED holiday lights, and extension cords, may be dropped off at designated bins at the following locations from Friday, November 29 through Friday, January 17. West […]
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New Refuse Hauling Contract to Save Residents $1.2 Million
The City of West Chicago recently approved a new refuse hauler contract with Groot Industries, Inc., following a thorough evaluation of proposals submitted from different haulers. The contract, which was […]
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New Murals Brighten Downtown West Chicago
If you’ve recently visited downtown West Chicago, you’ve likely seen something exciting-a colorful new addition that’s adding to the growing energy of the area! Following the refreshed Fremont Street water […]
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Donate to Toys for Tots Program through December 14
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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LIHEAP: Financial Assistance for Energy Costs Available for Eligible Low-Income Households
DuPage County is accepting applications for its Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) through August 15, 2025. The LIHEAP program assists low-income households by offsetting the rising cost of […]
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
The City utilizes several social media platforms for sharing recently published news items along with service and program updates, as well as provide notifications and alerts regarding public safety, service interruptions, and local traffic impacts. To ensure timely notifications about City business are being received, members of the public are encouraged to subscribe to the following social media platforms.