Police News
City Buildings Closed to Public During COVID Surge
West Chicago City buildings, except the Police Station, will close to the public on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 as a safety precaution during the current COVID-19 surge affecting the region generally, and the City of West Chicago specifically. The building closures are expected to last at least through Friday, January 28, 2022. All City Council […]
Snow is Inevitable So Be Prepared: 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 […]
Enroll Today in Smart 9-1-1
Smart911 has been around for years. It’s a way to give first responders necessary information fast during your time of need! By enrolling in the program, you can provide information about your household members, property details, medical information, emergency contacts and miscellaneous information such as pets and vehicles. The information you put into your profile on […]
Message from City Re: Email Status
The City of West Chicago is experiencing problems with its IT network and emails are not being received by the intended recipients. We are in the process of remedying the situation. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. IF you need anything from the City prior to this issue being resolved, please call City […]
Fall Driving Safety Tips
As weather and road conditions change with the season, following fall driving safety tips will help keep you safe as you enjoy the cool, crisp air and the beautiful colors of the autumn leaves. The Dangers of Leaves on the Roads When leaves accumulate on the roadway and become wet, they can get extremely slippery, […]
Ford Driving Skills for Life Provided Hands-on Training in West Chicago
Ford Driving Skills for Life visited the DuPage Airport in West Chicago this weekend, marking the third stop of its 2018 U.S. summer tour. More than 300 Chicago-area teen drivers and their families got hands-on training on the skills they need to stay safe behind the wheel. A signature program of the Ford Motor Company […]