Police News
Enjoy the Second Annual Octoberfest While Supporting Vital Services of DuPage Organization
The second annual Octoberfest scheduled for October 1 – 3, 2021 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road in Wheaton, will offer an exciting lineup of activities over three days including a carnival, car shows, live music and more. All proceeds of the event benefit the critical mission of the National Alliance on Mental […]
To Remember and Honor – 9/11 Weekend Events at Cantigny Park
Heroes of 9/11 Memorial CeremonyCantigny Park1S151 Winfield Road, WheatonSaturday, September 1111:00 – 11:30 amFirst Division Museum, Tank ParkFree event, no advance registration required First Responders Appreciation WeekendCantigny Park1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton Saturday, September 11 – Sunday, September 127:00 a.m. – SundownFree Parking with ID Post-9/11 Veterans Resource FairCantigny Park First Division Museum Pavilion1S151 Winfield Road, […]
Back to School Safety Tips
As a community, we have no greater responsibility than to work together to insure the safety of our children.” ~West Chicago Police Department Driving Near Schools: Follow all posted speed limits within designated school zones. Follow *State law for pedestrians’ right-of-way at crosswalks. (Scroll to bottom of page) Hand-held cellular phone use is now illegal in […]
Health Department Urges Residents to Take Preventive Measures to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 as Children Return to School
The following information was provided by the DuPage County Health Department on August 18, 2021. The DuPage County Health Department provides news releases in Spanish here: DCHD 2021 News Releases. DuPage County—With the continued high level of community transmission in DuPage County and to ensure the safe return to school of children across the county, DuPage County […]
Fireworks are the Grand Finale to the Taco and Art Fest on August 14, 2021
Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 9:00 p.m.The Shell at Reed-Keppler Park The City of West Chicago is pleased to announce the return of its spectacular fireworks display on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 9:00 p.m. The fireworks show, which may be viewed at The Shell, is the grand finale of a day-long celebration at Reed-Keppler […]
West Chicago Police Department Now Accepting Applications to Citizens Police Academy
The West Chicago Police Department will be hosting a Citizens Police Academy this fall. This is a chance for West Chicago residents to get a behind the scenes look at what it takes to be a police officer. Participants will meet officers with different areas of expertise who will teach them about their specific duties in a […]
National Night Out Moving to October 5, 2021
Tuesday, October 5, 20216:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Location to be determined National Night Out (NNO) …a night for West Chicago to come together, neighbors and police interacting with each other, a chance to be one big community. NNO is typically celebrated the first Tuesday in August but this year, the West Chicago Police Department has […]
Health Department Urges Residents to Practice Preventive Measures as COVID-19 Activity Increases in DuPage County
The following press release is courtesy of the DuPage County Health Department – July 21, 2021 The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is reporting a 75 percent increase in COVID-19 cases and a 44 percent increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations over the past week among DuPage County residents. Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Wayne Township Hosts Blood Drive – July 28, 2021
Wayne Township is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at 27W031 North Avenue. Details follow.
July 4th (& 5th) Fireworks Safety
Leave fireworks to the professionals this year. With the Independence Day holiday quickly approaching, the City would like to remind everyone of the state and local laws regarding fireworks, as well as offer a few safety tips. It is unlawful to possess, sell, use or explode any fireworks within the City of West Chicago. Those fireworks […]
At Home with Merle Burleigh – June 23, 2021
Again we seem to be having the extreme weather. For a while we have extremely hot temperatures. Then the temps drop, sometimes even in the 40s at night or early morning. When I do my laundry, I can see the changes in temperatures. However, the West Coast is going through extremely long periods of […]
City of West Chicago Announces New Police Chief
View Article in the Daily Herald After an extensive professional search, the City of West Chicago is pleased to announce the hire of a new Chief of Police, Colin Fleury, to be sworn into office at the City Council meeting of June 21, 2021. Incoming Chief Fleury is a 26-year law enforcement veteran, who most […]
