Kick-off summer on Saturday, June 21 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Reed Keppler Park with family fun, bounce houses, games and activities! Live entertainment provided by Off the Charts at The Shell located at 700 Arbor Ave, West Chicago. This event is hosted by the West Chicago Park District and supported by the City.
Beginning Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the main entrance to the West Chicago Police Station located at 325 Spencer Street will be closed for construction for a minimum of two weeks.
During Construction:
Visitors will use an alternate entrance to the left (north) of the main door.
During normal business hours (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and extended hours on Wednesdays until 6 p.m.):
Press the outside call button at the north entrance. Visitors will be buzzed in and may wait in the lobby for assistance from the Records Division staff.
After hours:
Enter through the same north entrance and use the phone inside the lobby to contact the dispatch center. An officer will respond to assist you.
Accessible Access:
Accessible parking is limited but remains available in front of the building during construction.
Visitors requiring an accessible entrance, however, will need to dial 9-1-1 for assistance, as accommodations have been made at the rear of the building during the construction period.
This project includes replacing the existing concrete sidewalk, ramp, and stairs, along with the front doors and railings to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and improve access to the station.
The City of West Chicago’s Bishop Street and Brown Street Water Main and Streets Rehabilitation Project is underway, with substantial completion anticipated by August 2025, weather permitting. Construction activities will occur along Bishop Street from Forest Avenue to Brown Street, and along Brown Street from Bishop Street to Neltnor Boulevard (IL-59).
During construction, motorists traveling in the project area may experience temporary traffic restrictions and limited driveway access during work hours. Construction is scheduled to take place during the following times:
All streets will remain open to traffic at the end of each workday. Mail delivery, package delivery, and waste collection services are not expected to be disrupted.
Impacted Resident Notifications & Overnight Street Parking
Impacted property owners have been provided with detailed project information. Any necessary future updates will be communicated directly by City staff or the City’s authorized contractors and consultants.
Overnight Street Parking
A blanket overnight parking permit is in place for residents affected by construction. All other local parking restrictions and signage shall be obeyed in the construction zone. The City’s Police Department can be reached at (630) 293-2222 for any questions.
Project Details & Contact Information
View additional information regarding project scope, maps, and contact details, by visiting the City’s 2025 Capital Improvement Projects on the City’s website at westchicago.org/public-works/#capitalimprovements.
The CN will be making repairs to the railroad crossing on Church Street starting at 9:00am, Monday, June 9 through Friday, June 13, weather permitting. The railroad tracks will be closed for the duration with a detour plan to direct traffic onto Lyman, Ann and Wood Streets.
Additionally, repairs to the railroad crossing on Ann Street will immediately follow with a schedule anticipated to begin at 9:00am, Monday, June 16 through Friday, June 20, weather permitting. With the closure of the railroad tracks on Ann Street, the same detour route used for the closure of the Church Street tracks will be used with opposite directions.
