Police News
Protest Planned for Wheaton and Glen Ellyn May Stretch Further to West Chicago: June 6, 2020
A protest has been planned to take place along Roosevelt Road in Wheaton and Glen Ellyn today (June 6, 2020) from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. The West Chicago Police Department has now learned that this protest may stretch further west and come into our town. Officers will be monitoring the area to make sure that […]
Possible Protest in Downtown West Chicago: June 3, 2020
The City of West Chicago and Mayor Ruben Pineda are aware of a potential protest scheduled today in West Chicago. Officers will be on scene to help maintain peace and order for our City and all of its residents and businesses. Please be assured we are doing everything we can to protect our community. For […]
Fighting Disease Outbreaks: Understanding the Process
The following infographic shows the process for DuPage County Health Department to stop outbreaks of disease, like COVID-19. Please visit www.dupagehealth.org/covid19 for more information and ways to protect yourself, your family and your community.
Metra Outlines Plans as Chicago Area Begins to Reopen
The following press release was provided courtesy of Metra. As Illinois and the Chicago region move toward establishing a “new normal” in the time of COVID-19, Metra is providing more details about the steps it is taking to ensure passengers will feel safe using its system. “We know more than ever that passengers need to […]
State Representative Karina Villa and Community Partners to Distribute Over 40,000lbs. of Meat to Local Community
The following press release was provided by the Office of State Representative Karina Villa. State Representative Karina Villa, along with multiple community partners, will be distributing 42,000lbs. of chicken to members of the local community. The donation comes courtesy of Max Hurtado, President & CEO of Amigos Meat of Chicago, and will be distributed with […]
City Works with Businesses Regarding Anticipated Phase 3 of Restore Illinois Plan: May 29
On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced that the Chicago region, including West Chicago, is on track to move from Phase 2 to Phase 3 of the State’s 5 Phase Reopen Illinois Plan, along with certain modifications, beginning May 29. This action is pending continued trends of decreased COVID-19 statistics. On May […]
Here for You Initiative Seeks to Support Local Front Line & Health Care Workers and First Responders
The West Chicago Community Center and the Western DuPage Chamber have joined forces to support local front line workers including nurses, doctors, hospital support staff, Fire Departments/Districts, police and caregivers of all kinds who assist others during the COVID-19 Pandemic, through the Here for You initiative. With generous donations from the community, Chuck Strayve Landscaping, […]
Restore Illinois Lays Out Guidelines for Business’ Phased Reopening
The following information has been provided by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). To prepare businesses and employers to implement the new safety guidelines and to bring many residents back to work, the State ofIllinois has developed business tool kits for all Phase 3 businesses and operations, complete with signage, training checklists, […]
Memorial Day Message from Mayor Pineda – May 25, 2020
Click here for a recorded message from Mayor Ruben Pineda honoring our fallen heroes. I have always loved Memorial Day. The moving ceremonies organized by our American Legion and Veterans of Foreign War posts that take place each year at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument have special meaning to me and to the entire community. […]
Wheaton Bible Church and the Overwhelming Support of a Community-wide Effort Making a Difference
Food pantry needs are drastically increasing in our hometowns, and it’s through the generosity of community members that Wheaton Bible Church was able to support and serve these needs. The call went out for people to shop for a specific food pantry, and to be dropped off at Wheaton Bible Church, located at 27W500 North […]
Forest Preserve District of DuPage Provides Timely Information on Coyotes
Spring brings an increase in the coyote population due to the birth of coyote pups. The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County provides excellent information and resources on how to protect small pets from coyotes, how to make your yard less attractive to them, and what to do if you encounter a coyote. For more […]
DuPage County Launches Interactive Memorial Day Portal
Since social distancing requirements will prevent people from gathering to celebrate Memorial Day, DuPage County has developed a website for residents to virtually gather and share stories and photos to honor the memories of fallen heroes. The County’s IT and GIS team created the interactive memorial, which can be found at www.dupageco.org/memorial. The site allows […]
