Police News
Coffee with a Cop in the Heart of Downtown
The Police Department hosted Coffee with a Cop at Kindred Coffee, 148 West Washington Street, in the heart of downtown. The conversations were plenty and the coffee was delicious. Little curious ones interacted with West Chicago’s fine officers and others got to chance to learn about the many services provided, such as car seat checks […]
Record-breaking Wind Chills Starting Tuesday Night
Officials with the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) say this is not your typical winter storm. Record-breaking wind chills are forecasted for much of our state starting Tuesday night. The time to prepare is NOW. Winterize your home, bring pets indoors, create an emergency supply kit for your home and vehicle. Learn more at www.ready.illinois.gov […]
Coyote Sightings Increase in Winter
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County reminds DuPage residents that coyote sightings may increase in winter as young leave their parents in search of mates and territories to call their own. People may also see more coyotes in winter because there’s less vegetation, which means fewer places to hide, and more snow, which makes […]
Snow is on the Way, Important Reminders
Snow is coming! Remember you cannot: park, or allow any vehicle to remain, on a public street on which there is an accumulation of two or more inches of snow OR deposit any snow into a city street, alley or public way. But most importantly, please remember to be safe! More snow-related information follows: The […]
Community Generosity Shown for Toys for Tots Holiday Campaign
As an official drop-off location for the annual Toys for Tots Campaign sponsored by the DuPage County U.S. Marines, the West Chicago Police Station, at 325 Spencer Street, received more toys this year than it has in many years. According to 24-year veteran West Chicago Police Officer Mike Zepeda, a Marine who served his country […]
Structure Fire: 328 E. Pomeroy Street
News from a Community Partner: West Chicago Fire Protection District On Tuesday 1/15/19, at approximately 1330, The West Chicago Fire Protection District responded to a report of a house on fire in the 300 block of East Pomeroy Street. Firefighters arrived on scene within minutes of the initial alarm and found smoke coming from the […]
Project REC – Register Every Camera
Did you know that your video surveillance system (including doorbell cameras) could potentially help solve a crime? The West Chicago Police Department’s Project REC gives residents and business owners throughout the City an opportunity to share useful video footage from their privately owned surveillance camera systems with police officers who are working to identify and […]
Illinois Car Seat Law – Effective January 1, 2019
Please note changes to the Illinois Car Seat Law, effective January 1, 2019. The West Chicago Police Department employs several nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians who can assist you with child safety seat installations and/or inspections of your child safety seat free of charge. Please call (630) 293-2222 if you need assistance.
Keep the Wreath Red This Holiday Season
Every December, the West Chicago Fire Protection District displays a wreath with red bulbs on each of our fire stations. These wreaths are part of our “Keep the Wreath Red” holiday fire safety program. Anytime there is a fire in West Chicago that can be attributed to holiday decorations, a red bulb on the wreath […]
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 […]
