The West Chicago Police Department, along with other local first responders, will be conducting training at Norton Creek Elementary School, located at 2033 Smith Road, until approximately 5pm. You can…
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — The West Chicago Police Department continues to lead in DUI enforcement across Illinois, earning the number three spot in the state for total DUI arrests in…
A new law is on the horizon in Illinois that would make it significantly easier for property owners to reclaim their homes from squatters. The bill, officially titled Senate Bill…
During this week’s West Chicago City Council meeting, representatives from Despertar Latino took the floor to share details about the upcoming Mexican Independence Day Festival, scheduled for Sunday, September 14,…
Jane Kaysen (nee Mineo), age 89, of West Chicago, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. She was born on August 8, 1935, in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Mary…
The West Chicago City Council tackled a full agenda at this week’s meeting, addressing everything from infrastructure and personnel agreements to upcoming community events and revitalization efforts. Approved The Council…
Dear Editor, Last year I met with the chief and police and the Sgt in charge of traffic about the semi trucks that travel on Joliet street between Rt 59…
For this installment of our undercover takeout tasting, our Mystery Diner team dug into a flavorful spread from El Coco Loco, a beloved Mexican eatery tucked right here in West…
If your kids are wild about dinosaurs—or you’re a dino-lover at heart—get ready for an unforgettable family experience: Jurassic Quest, the largest and most life-like traveling dinosaur event in North…
July 25, 2025 — The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for portions of Central Cook and Southeastern DuPage Counties, including several communities in the Chicago metro area….
Program encourages local anglers to help combat invasive species in Illinois waterways WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — Area fishermen may want to keep an extra cooler handy this season: the Illinois…
Step back in time and experience the charm and industrious spirit of Cantigny like never before with “From Parlor to Pasture: A McCormick House Experience,” a special one-night event on…
By now, most residents have heard: West Chicago’s backyard chicken ordinance has passed. And in true West Chicago fashion, the feathers are flying—not in coops, but in comment sections. Let…
During this week’s Public Affairs Committee meeting, longtime resident and local businessman Bruce Treudt stood with two fellow neighbors to raise concern over what they described as a significant and…
Due to forecasted high heat on Wednesday, July 23 and Thursday, July 24, Groot Industries will begin trash, recycling, and yard waste collection at 5:00 a.m. on both days. Residents…
WEST CHICAGO, IL — All residents are warmly invited to join an important community event, “Get to Know Your Local Police: Understanding Rights, Building Trust and Community,” on Thursday, July…
No Explosives Found; Investigation Ongoing CAROL STREAM, IL — A reported bomb threat at the Woodspring Suites on Gary Avenue prompted an emergency response and full evacuation Wednesday evening, just…
The City of West Chicago has announced ongoing construction along Bishop and Brown Streets as part of a major water main and street rehabilitation project. The work is expected to…
West Chicago, IL — Residents across northern Illinois, including West Chicago, are being urged to prepare for dangerously high temperatures as the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat…
WEST CHICAGO — The Gardens at Ball are in full bloom this week as Ball Seed’s 2025 Customer Days welcome growers, retailers, and horticulture professionals from across the country. With…
West Chicago, IL — A proposed ordinance that would legalize the keeping of backyard chickens in West Chicago is moving steadily through the legislative process and is now approaching a…
Anyone who’s ever faced a dispute with a landlord—or struggled to get a timely repair, retrieve a security deposit, or understand the fine print in a lease—knows how confusing and…
José Eleazar García Álvarez, 59 años, fallecido el 14 de Julio de 2025. Velorio Miercoles, 23 de Julio de 2025 – 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en Casa Funeraria Norris-Segert…
Job Title: Administrative Assistant Department: Coroner Hiring Salary: $53,500-$74,000 Based on knowledge and experience . FLSA Exempt Job Description and Duties: POSITION SUMMARY Under direction, performs work of considerable difficulty,…
