Groot to Begin Early Collection July 23–24 Due to High Heat
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…
Day: July 22, 2025
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Get to Know Your Local Police: Learn Your Rights, Build Trust, and Strengthen Community Ties
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…
Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation at Carol Stream Hotel
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…
Construction Work on Bishop and Brown Streets Prompts Traffic Restrictions and Parking Accommodations
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…
Ball Seed Customer Days Continue with Tours, Tent Talks, and Demos Through the Week
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…