Police News
Stress and Coping During the COVID-19 Crisis
The following information is courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Español The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and […]
Message from the Mayor on Reported COVID-19 Cases
To the Community, As we continue to navigate the unchartered waters of COVID-19, I wish to assure the public of the City’s continued communication, coordination, and compliance with County, State and Federal health officials on disease prevention and containment. On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, the Jel Sert Company, a member of West Chicago’s business community, […]
Message from Mayor Pineda on Illinois’ Stay at Home Order
March 21, 2020 Dear community members, As we approach 5:00 p.m. and the start of the Illinois Stay-at-Home Order from Governor Pritzker, I want to offer you my encouragement, and thanks, for your compliance. These are extremely difficult times, and may leave some of us wondering about the need for such a dramatic measure. I’ve […]
A Message from Mayor Ruben Pineda to the Community
To all community members, Now more than ever, the City of West Chicago’s elected and staff believe in the power of community. Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by COVID-19 as we continue to take every precautionary step necessary to ensure the health and safety of all who live, work, or visit in West […]
Groot Temporary Change in Collection Operations as a Result of COVID-19
Starting tomorrow, Monday, March 23, 2020, all trash/refuse and recycling must be placed in a company designated cart, a can with handles, or bagged. Loose uncontained items will not be collected. More specifically: – All bulky item/construction debris collection is suspended until further notice. – All white good/e-waste collection is suspended until further notice.
Update on the Community Service Officer Position
Special Note about the Community Service Officer Position Announcement The City of West Chicago is following the guidance of health and state agencies regarding COVID-19 for the safety of the community and our employees. At this time we are suspending our search and process for the Community Service Officer position and will not be accepting […]
City Cancels Blooming Fest Event Due to COVID-19
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to cause cancellations of public gatherings across the country, the City of West Chicago has announced that in the interest of public health and safety it is cancelling Blooming Fest, the downtown garden festival scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2020. “We have been monitoring the situation closely, following the […]
Information for Restaurants on Sale of Packaged Alcohol Liquor
Effective immediately and until further notice, owners of restaurants possessing either a Class A or Class E liquor license will be permitted to allow the sale of beer and wine in its original package for off-premise consumption by means of in-house delivery, third-party delivery, drive-through, curbside pick-up and carryout. Licensees remain responsible for complying with […]
West Chicago Restaurants Offering Pickup, Delivery, or Drive-through Service
Beginning March 16, 2020, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s Executive Order suspended on-premises consumption at bars and restaurants. However, the Order permits delivery, drive-through and curbside pickup service. The City of West Chicago has compiled a list of West Chicago restaurants and the type of service offered, for those who wish to support our hardworking local […]
Aumento en Artículos de Limpieza Siendo Tirados por el Inodoro Sugiere Recomendación
Con el incremento de los esfuerzos para limpiar y desinfectar para ayudar mitigar la preocupación por el virus COVID-19, el número de toallitas y artículos de limpieza siendo tirados por el inodoro ha aumentado. Por favor haga su parte para prevenir problemas con el sistema de drenaje y siga las siguientes recomendaciones abajo:
Increase in Flushing of Cleaning Items Prompts Recommendation
With the increased efforts for cleaning and disinfection to help mitigate the concern for the COVID-19 virus, the number of wipes and cleaning items being flushed has increased. Please do your part to prevent issues with the sewer system, and follow the recommendations below:
COVID-19 Special Shopping Hours for Seniors and Other Vulnerable Populations
The following information is from the State of Illinois COVID-19 Response webpage: After convening the largest grocers and food manufacturers in the state with the help of Illinois Retail Merchants Association, Gov. Pritzker announced that a growing coalition of grocery stores statewide will set aside one or more hours of operation for older residents to […]
