Police News
58 Percent of Eligible DuPage County Residents Are Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 as of June 2
The following was released by DuPage County Health Department on June 2, 2021 As of June 2, more than 49 percent, or 457,274, of all DuPage County residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Of the DuPage County residents 12 years and older who are currently eligible to be vaccinated, 66 percent have received at […]
Paper Shredding Event at METRA Parking Lot – June 5, 2021
The West Chicago Environmental Commission will again be hosting an On-site Paper-Shredding event on Saturday, June 5, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. – *12:00 p.m. at the METRA parking lot. The main entrance to the west METRA parking lot will be used to enter, the trucks will be setup in the east METRA lot and cars […]
Teen Vaccination Night at DuPage Fairgrounds – May 27
DuPage County Health Department will be hosting a Teen Vaccination Night Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton. Each youth receiving their first COVID-19 vaccination and one accompanying adult (parent/legal guardian) will receive a free admission ticket to Six Flags. Please see attached for additional […]
West Chicago Honors and Remembers: Memorial Day Service – May 31, 2021
Monday, May 31, 202110:00 a.m.West Chicago V.F.W. Post 6791431 N. Neltnor Blvd. Mayor Ruben Pineda will be a guest speaker. Please note that current COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021 in observance of Memorial Day.
West Chicago Fire Protection District Recognized During Emergency Medical Services Week
As the country celebrates Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, the City of West Chicago has learned that on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, Northwestern/Central DuPage Hospital Emergency Medical Paramedic System recognized West Chicago Medic 7 and FF/PM Koelper assigned to Medic 7 as the Medical Unit of the Year and Paramedic of the Year for 2021 […]
DuPage County Highlights Interactive Memorial Day Portal
The following information was provided courtesy of DuPage County. Due to COVID-19 public health concerns, DuPage County will relaunch its interactive Memorial Day portal, allowing residents to “virtually” gather, share stories and photos honoring the memories of fallen heroes. Shortly after the pandemic hit last year, the County’s IT and GIS team created the interactive […]
Extra Caution Advised for Lane Reduction at 400 Block of Main Street – Beginning May 14 – Completion
Beginning Friday, May 14th, one traffic lane in the 400 block of Main Street will be open at all times with flaggers directing traffic in the work zone. The reduction to one traffic lane will continue until the work is complete.
DuPage County Offers Rental Assistance Program
The following press release is courtesy of DuPage County. DuPage County residents who are behind on their rent due to COVID-19 may be eligible for up to $25,000 in emergency rental assistance from the Illinois Housing Department Authority (IHDA). DuPage County is working with IHDA to help eligible DuPage households receive up to 15 months […]
May is National Bike Safety Month
Pre-Ride Safety Checklist Before you jump on your bike and hit the road, you first need to make sure your bike is safe for a ride. Here are a few pre-ride checks to conduct:– Make sure the tires are properly inflated– Check that the brakes engage properly and smoothly– Look over the chain and gears, […]
2021 State of the City Address Now On Demand on YouTube: A Year Like No Other
Tune in to the Annual State of the City Address, A Year Like No Other, on the City’s YouTube channel for Mayor Ruben Pineda’s recap of the past year, and important information for West Chicago’s exciting future. A transcript of the speech follows: Hello West Chicago, welcome to the annual State of the City Address. […]
DCHD Officials Urge Residents to Remain Vigilant and Practice Preventive Measures as COVID-19 Transmission Increases in DuPage County
Press release courtesy of the DuPage County Health Department – April 9, 2021 (The DuPage County Health Department provides news releases in Spanish here: DCHD 2021 News Releases.) DuPage County—DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) continues to closely monitor COVID-19 key indicators to identify early but significant increases in COVID-19 activity throughout the county. This week, […]
