QuikTrip Corporation has requested that the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals continue the public hearing for their zoning case, Case PC 22-07, to Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. The topic will not be discussed at the October 4th Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals meeting other than to vote to discuss the case on […]

The City’s 2022 Sidewalk and Curb Maintenance Program is anticipated to begin the week of October 1. The program consists mainly of removal and replacement of deficient sidewalk at various locations throughout the City, along with some roadway curb repair. The City’s contractor, Schroeder and Schroeder, Inc., is anticipated to be substantially complete prior to […]

The City of West Chicago and the West Chicago Public Library District are seeking businesses to participate in the upcoming West Chicago Halloween Festivities that will take place on Saturday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. As part of this annual special event, the City and the Library host a special downtown area […]

With the return of the school year, parking on certain streets surrounding the West Chicago Community High School will be restricted from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on school days, except for holders of permits for residential parking. Anyone parking on identified streets without a permit may receive a ticket. Residents located along these streets […]

The City of West Chicago has cancelled the Frosty 5K event that was originally scheduled for Saturday, December 3, 2022. Members of the public who have already registered for the event will be issued a full refund. If you have questions regarding receiving a refund for the event, please contact the City’s Special Event Coordinator, […]

The City’s contractor, RJN Group, will have inspection crews conducting a physical survey of the City’s sanitary sewer system using a “smoke test” beginning Tuesday, October 4 through early November. The information gained from this study will be used to improve the sewer system in keeping with state and federal regulations. Residents in the affected […]

The City has received a formal application and proposal from Lakeshore Recycling Systems, LLC (LRS) on Friday, September 16, 2022 for the construction and eventual operation of a solid waste transfer station facility at the site of 1655 Powis Road. The City has provided a website that includes information regarding the review process along with […]

The City of West Chicago’s new Comprehensive Plan was recently recognized by the American Planning Association – Illinois Chapter as the winner of the 2022 ‘Daniel Burnham Award’. This prestigious award honors a comprehensive, or general plan, that advances the science and art of urban planning. The award honors America’s most famous urban planner, Daniel […]

The following street sections have been designated for one-way traffic as of Monday, Sept. 19, and will be in effect through at least Friday, Dec. 2. Hahn Place between Forest Avenue and Dale Street will become a one-way street that will allow traffic to move southbound only. Hazel Street between Joliet Street and Bishop Street […]

A project that includes site upgrades, known as SSA #2 Outfall Repair Project, is currently in progress along Kress Creek at Hawthorne Lane. The scope of work being completed by the City’s contractor, V3 Companies, includes brush and tree clearing, underground storm sewer repairs, grading, toe wall installation, cofferdam, restoration, and the installation of native plantings. […]