Police News
CDC Halloween COVID-19 Guidelines, House Signs
Trick or Treat Signs Courtesy of the West Chicago Police Department: Face Covering Required for Candy – .pdf 168kbDaremos Dulces, Se Require Cubridor De Cara – .pdf 224kbNo Trick or Treating Here – 22kbNo Trick or Treat Acquí – .pdf 22kb The CDC has issued COVID-19 related guidance regarding Halloween trick-or-treating. Click here to read […]
State Public Health Officials Announce COVID-19 Resurgence Mitigations to Take Effect in Regions 7 and 8 on October 23
The following press release is from the Office of Governor JB Pritzker. All 11 Regions of the Restore Illinois Plan Seeing Increased Positivity Rates; Administration Continues to Work Aggressively to Support Small Businesses Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are announcing COVID-19 resurgence mitigations will be implemented in Region 7 (Will […]
Message from Mayor Pineda: New COVID-19 Signage Serves as Reminder to Wash (hands), Wear (masks), Watch (social distance) – October 19, 2020
Dear fellow community members, How many times does it take for a message to sink in and for a person to act on it? Some researchers point to the Rule of Seven, which puts the magic number at seven, while others say it is many more. In any case, I believe information that has the […]
Haggerty Ford Donates More than 10,000 Masks to the West Chicago Community
Supporting the community through a donation of more than 10,000 Ford PPE masks, Haggerty Ford Sales Consultant John Czech and Porter Coordinator Eloy Galvan, were joined by Mayor Ruben Pineda in presenting boxes containing 2,280 masks to representatives of four West Chicago organizations that serve the community. The masks were presented to Nancy Andrews, Site […]
Virtual Pumpkin Decorating Contest Underway
Rules of Pumpkin Decorating Contest (English) – .pdf 122kbConcurso De Decorar Calabazas Reglas (Spanish) – .pdf 100kb Virtual special events continue in West Chicago and this month the focus is on Halloween. The City of West Chicago has organized a socially distanced pumpkin decorating contest. The community is invited to participate by submitting a photo […]
Rail Safety Week
Proclamation for National Rail Safety Week – .pdf 547 kb It’s faster if I cross here…It’s just a short walk on the tracks…A train just went by, another won’t come for awhile. These are some of the thoughts that may cross your mind when considering walking along train tracks. But know this…it’s NEVER safe to […]
Child Passenger Safety Week
In 2018, of the 634 children 12 and younger who were killed while riding in passenger vehicles, approximately one in three were not in a car seat, booster seat, or wearing a seat belt. Make sure your littles are buckled up properly every time you hit the road! Read more here.
Fall Leaf-raking Service Project Cancelled Due to COVID-19
Due to COVID-19, the annual fall leaf-raking service project for senior citizens has been cancelled. The City of West Chicago has announced, by Proclamation issued on August 12, 2020, the cancellation of all festivals and events on City-owned property through December 31, 2020. The decision to cancel was based on the significant and continuing health threat […]
City of West Chicago Cancels Special Events on City-owned Property Through 2020
The City of West Chicago has announced, by Proclamation issued on August 12, 2020, the cancellation of all festivals and events on City-owned property through December 31, 2020. The decision to cancel was based on the significant and continuing health threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, including the ever increasing number of COVID-19 cases and […]
Coping with Stress During COVID-19
Coping with stress during a COVID-19 outbreak will make you, your loved ones, and your community stronger. Healthy ways to cope with stress Know what to do if you are sick and are concerned about COVID-19. Contact a health professional before you start any self-treatment for COVID-19. Know where and how to get treatment and other support services […]
News from a Community Partner: West Chicago Fire Protection District
Last week, the City of West Chicago received the following news from the West Chicago Fire Protection District. The City wishes to congratulate each of the K-9 Teams for their great achievements in receiving certifications which will allow them to provide their communities with a tremendous service for search and rescue situations. On August 5, […]
