The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) announced that COVID-19 vaccine registration is now open for children between 6 months and 5 years old. This follows the authorization of COVID-19 vaccines for this age group that has been recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The COVID-19 vaccination clinic is located at DCHD’s […]

The City has displayed 25 banners featuring various works of art on streetlight poles in the downtown area as part of the City’s annual “Art Banner Exhibit” that is organized by the City of West Chicago along with members of the City’s Cultural Arts Commission. This special exhibit recognizes selected artists who had submitted their […]

During the City Council meeting on Monday, June 20, Mayor Pineda issued a proclamation declaring 2022 the “Year of the Alebrijes” in West Chicago. As part of the proclamation, the City expressed its gratitude to all the partners and sponsors who made the ‘Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dream World’ art exhibit at Cantigny Park possible […]

In connection with the proclamation declaring 2022 the “Year of the Alebrijes” in West Chicago, community partners have come together to create a series of events and activities that will celebrate the theme within the community. These partners include: West Chicago Park District, West Chicago Public Library, Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, People Made Visible, and […]

The next brush collection begins Tuesday, July 5 (Brush can be placed no earlier than Sunday, July 3). The City’s Brush Collection Program is done through the first week of the month from May through November. As part of the program, the City’s contractor will drive down each residential street only once to collect stacked […]

Healthy West Chicago will be bringing back its annual 5K Fun Run on Saturday, August 20. This annual event is featured on a 5K Certified Course on the Illinois Prairie Path at Reed-Keppler Park near Zone 250 at 201 West National Street. The event is held in-person on August 20 at 7:30 a.m. with a […]

The City of West Chicago 2021 Water Quality Report is now available for view on the City’s website. This report summarizes the quality of water that was provided to its customers during the 2021 calendar year, and provides details about the sources of water, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by […]

On Thursday, June 16, Mayor Pineda met with Jose Luis Sanchez Mastranzo the former Director General of Casa de Artesanías de Tlaxcala Trust (FCAT) along with President of the Mexican Cultural Center-DuPage, Fernando Ramirez, to accept a special commemorative artisan plate presented to the City of West Chicago, Illinois. The commemorative artwork was created in […]

Mayor Pineda, members of the West Chicago City Council, and the Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce attended a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 16 to welcome West Chicago’s newest business, Serene Infusion & Wellness Lounge. This family-managed business provides the new and trending wellness practice of intravenous (IV) and intramuscular (IM) infusion treatments for […]

Effective July 1, 2022, the following Minimum Usage Charges will be applied to City of West Chicago customers’ bi-monthly bills based on the following individual meter sizes: Minimum Usage Charge (for the first 2,491 gallons of water used) Meter Size Current 7/1/2022 ¾ or less $20.00 $30.00 1 $30.00 $40.00 1½ $40.00 $50.00 2 $100.00 […]

On June 15, the West Chicago Fire Protection District’s Rescue K-9, Thor, and his handler Firefighter/Paramedic, Todd Baseggio, were were requested by the Homer Glen Fire District and the Illinois State Police to assist at an accident that had occurred in the late evening along I-355. The motorist of the vehicle involved in the accident […]