Police News
Centers for Disease Control Campaign: #COVIDStopsWithMe
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Director Dr. Robert Redfield says masks are one of the most powerful weapons we have in the fight against COVID-19. Wearing a mask when you’re in public, combined with social distancing and frequent hand washing, are actions we can all take to help slow the spread. Learn more. El Director […]
West Chicago to Continue Adult Mosquito Control Operations on Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Treatment will help suppress adult mosquito populations and reduce risk of West Nile Virus transmission The West Chicago Mosquito Abatement District (MAD) will be conducting a mosquito adulticiding treatment tomorrow (Wednesday, August 5) between the hours of dusk and dawn, weather permitting. Mosquito pools in the immediate area have recently tested positive for West Nile […]
Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Baje el cursor para leer en Español. The important information below is from the Centers for Disease Control. Travel increases your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19. Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. You can get COVID-19 during your travels. You may feel well and not have any […]
Stay Cool. Stay Hydrated. Stay Informed.
Know how to stay safe this summer and beat the heat! Heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable. Despite this fact, more than 600 people in the United States are killed by extreme heat every year. This website provides helpful tips, information, and resources to help you stay safe in the extreme heat this summer. Learn […]
Announcement on West Chicago Metra Parking Permits
The City of West Chicago has announced that due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting limited use of the commuter lots by parking permit customers, second quarter Metra parking permit payments will be applied to the third quarter period and no additional payment is due to maintain possession of/eligibility for a third quarter parking […]
A Joint Message from Mayor Ruben Pineda and Police Chief Michael Uplegger on Policing
June 22, 2020 The City of West Chicago is a proudly diverse community, with representation from many cultures and ethnicities. Since its founding, it has been a welcoming community, built on the principles and values of respect and fairness for all. The City and its Police Department are committed to providing law enforcement services to […]
End of Temporary Suspension of Fare Collection, Pace Fares Required Starting Monday, June 22
The following is a message from Pace Bus.Flier – .pdf Attention Passengers, As we continue with the phased and cautious reopening of our region, we recognize our responsibility to operate safely, serve a critical public need, and communicate transparently. We’re ready when you are.Effective 12:01 a.m. on Monday, June 22, all riders will be required […]
DuPage County Announces COVID-19 Testing Sites
COVID-19 Testing in DuPage County/Pruebas De COVID-19 En El Condado De DuPage – .pdf 5MB Two new testing sites are being opened and made available to DuPage County residents in the next two weeks. A new drive-through COVID-19 testing site will open at the DuPage County Complex on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. All residents of […]
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 […]
