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, […]
All Aboard for Safety – Little Obie Heads to Frosty Fest
Frosty Fest Saturday, December 2, 2017 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Downtown West Chicago Little Obie, a six-foot high scale model of a Canadian National (CN) locomotive, will be added to the lineup of other great attractions at West Chicago’s annual celebration of the holiday season, Frosty Fest. The event is scheduled for Saturday, December 2, […]
Enjoy a Safe July 4th
It’s almost time to start planning your 4th of July celebrations! Whether that means fireworks, barbecues, or a trip to the beach, remember to enjoy your holiday safely by keeping these safety tips in mind: Sun: Protect your skin against the sun with SPF and reapply often. Water: Make sure everyone has proper skills to swim and keep […]
Leave Fireworks to the Professionals
The West Chicago Police Department wants to remind residents if you have fireworks set aside for the Fourth of July, you could receive a ticket if you use them. West Chicago City Ordinance 11-102 prohibits any person to possess, offer for sale, expose for sale, use or explode any fireworks within the City unless permission has been […]