City of West Chicago, Illinois

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Road Closures for High School Homecoming Parade on Friday, Sept. 29

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The following roads will be closed on Friday, September 29 from approximately 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. for the West Chicago Community High School Homecoming Parade.

  • Ann Street from Wood Street to Joliet Street
  • Joliet Street from Ann Street to Forest Avenue
  • Hazel Street from Joliet Street to Bishop Street
  • Bishop Street from E. Hazel Street to Brown Street
  • Brown Street from Bishop Street to Joliet Street

During this time, motorists are encouraged to seek different travel routes and should allow extra time when traveling through this area.

Monthly Brush Collection Begins October 2

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Brush Collection Program

The next brush collection begins Monday, October 2; brush can be placed no earlier than Saturday, September 30.

Please note the following reminders for the Brush Collection Program:

  • Brush may be placed two days prior to the listed collection date; placing brush earlier may result in a fine.
  • Brush collection does not coincide with regular residential garbage pickup days, and is typically completed within five business days.
  • Brush collection crews alternate the start of collection from the north and south side of the City each collection period.
  • Branches and limbs must be no larger than 8-inches in diameter and stacked neatly on the parkway with cut ends facings towards the street; do not place brush in the street.
  • If brush is not accessible, piles will not be picked up.
  • Do not tie or bundle brush piles, or place brush in containers.
  • Brush piles containing logs, large limbs, stumps, or foreign materials will be rejected.
  • Brush poles placed after crews have passed, or piles that have been rejected, must be removed until the next collection period.

If brush is not picked up, crews will leave a notice explaining why the pile was rejected.

Brush Collection Program

The City's Brush Collection Program is done through the first week of the month from May through November. As part of the program, brush collection crews make a single pass on each residential street to collect brush placed on the parkway by the curb. The Program is only available to incorporated residents; residents are charged a small monthly charge, which is reflected in their quarterly garbage and recycling collection bills.

Visit https://westchicago.org/brush-collection-program/ for more information about this program.