Police News
Police Chief Credits Collaborative Effort for Quick Arrests in Senseless Crime
West Chicago Police Chief Michael Upplegger credited the collaborative efforts of numerous agencies involved in a West Chicago murder investigation for the quick arrest of suspects. The official press release from the Office of the DuPage County State’s Attorney, may be found on the DuPage County website under State’s Attorney News.
Volunteer Pilots Search for Missing Swimmer in Lake Michigan
On Monday, November 5th, 2018, Pilots for Hope a newly formed non-profit volunteer search and rescue organization based in West Chicago, IL, donated their aircrews and aircraft to search for the missing swimmer in Lake Michigan. Lena Lemesh, a 52-year-old woman from Elgin, went missing while participating in a cold water swimming event on Sunday, […]
Update to West Chicago Death Investigation
Investigators from the West Chicago Police Department, The DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, and the DuPage County Major Crimes Task Force continue to follow up on numerous leads reference this ongoing investigation. An autopsy is scheduled for Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 8:30am at the DuPage County Coroner’s Office. Unless there is substantial information developed […]
Death Investigation in West Chicago
The West Chicago Police Department is currently handling a death investigation in the 600 block of East Forest Avenue. The DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office and investigators from the DuPage County Major Crimes Task Force are assisting with the investigation. This is an ongoing investigation and additional details will be released as soon as they […]
Toys for Tots Brings Hope and Joy, Your Help is Needed
The West Chicago Police Department is once again participating in the Toys for Tots Program. Sponsored by the DuPage County U.S. Marines, this program attempts to send a message of hope to children in the community who are less fortunate, a message that will help them become more responsible and productive as they grow up. […]
Many Hands Make for Light Work
Senior Leaf-raking Service Day Saturday, November 3, 2018 Thank you to everyone who helped to make this year’s Senior Leaf Raking event a huge success. Our community volunteers raked the yards of 28 of our senior citizen residents. We want to thank all the volunteers who donated their time and raking skills to help us […]
Halloween Safety
Official Trick or Treat Hours Wednesday, October 31, 2018 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Official trick or treat hours on Halloween, Wednesday, October 31, 2018 are 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Parents are encouraged to go over some basic safety tips with children before the big day. The following information is provided by the West Chicago Police […]
Fall Driving Safety Tips
As weather and road conditions change with the season, following fall driving safety tips will help keep you safe as you enjoy the cool, crisp air and the beautiful colors of the autumn leaves. The Dangers of Leaves on the Roads When leaves accumulate on the roadway and become wet, they can get extremely slippery, […]
Daylight Saving Time Ends This Weekend
What will you do with an extra hour?” What could be better than picking up an extra hour of time to spend on a favorite activity? That’s what happens once a year when daylight saving time ends and standard time resumes. Turn back the clock one hour on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 2:00 a.m. […]
Volunteers Needed for Senior Citizen Leaf Raking
Saturday, November 3, 2018 7:00 – 11:00 a.m. Meet at Fox Community Center 306 Main Street West Chicago’s annual Senior Citizen Leaf Raking Event is scheduled for Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Volunteers are needed to lend a helping hand to senior citizens and those unable to tackle the task […]
Coffee with a Cop Promotes Informal Conversations
There was lots of coffee and conversation at yesterday’s Coffee with a Cop event in West Chicago at McDonalds on Neltnor Avenue in West Chicago. The national movement to help break down the barriers, or in West Chicago’s case, strengthen the connections that have already formed between residents and officers, is spreading like wildfire throughout the […]
National Coffee With A Cop Day
Wednesday, October 3, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. McDonalds 305 S. Neltnor Blvd. Join officers from the West Chicago Police Department for a cup of joe on National Coffee with a Cop Day. Coffee With A Cop is a movement designed to help break down the barriers in communities between residents and officers that can […]
