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West Chicago Infrastructure Committee to Address Major Public Works Projects in Upcoming Meeting

West Chicago, IL – The City of West Chicago’s Infrastructure Committee is set to convene on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers to discuss a range of critical infrastructure and public works projects. The meeting will include reviewing resolutions for roadway improvements, water system upgrades, and funding appropriations for…

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City of West Chicago Development Committee to Address Zoning Amendments and Community Projects on November 11

West Chicago, IL — On Monday, November 11, 2024, the City of West Chicago Development Committee will convene at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to discuss a series of development initiatives designed to support community growth and infrastructure enhancement. The meeting agenda includes key zoning amendments, school expansion projects, and updates to grant programs…

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Current Election News and Endorsements

Early Voting All permanent early voting locations opened this week, including in West Chicago at 157 Washington Street. Locations are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More information: https://www.dupagecounty.gov/elected_officials/election_and_voter_information/voting_information/early_voting_locations.php 🗓️ Election Day Voting Voting will be available throughout DuPage County from…

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WCCHS American Government Students Lead DuPage County Candidate Forum Ahead of November Election

On October 8, 2024, West Chicago Community High School students from the American Government class, in partnership with the League of Women Voters (LWV), hosted a candidate forum for DuPage County Board and Forest Preserve candidates. Held at the high school, the event was entirely student-led, with students writing the questions and moderating the event….

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Oliver Square (Mosaic Crossing) TIF District Sees Growth and Potential Changes Ahead

By Heather Niziolek- West Chicago Voice WEST CHICAGO, IL — The Oliver Square Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District continues to experience steady growth and ongoing redevelopment efforts, as highlighted during the annual Joint Review Board (JRB) meeting on September 16, 2024. The district saw $69,570 in property tax increments in FY 2023, pushing the fund…

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West Chicago Development Committee Discusses Car Wash Extension, Property Expansions, and New Projects

By Heather Niziolek- West Chicago Voice WEST CHICAGO, IL — The West Chicago Development Committee convened for its September 9th meeting, where members discussed a variety of ongoing development projects, requests for extensions, and new zoning approvals. Several significant topics included a potential extension for Express Car Wash, an expansion for Forming America, Ltd., and…

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West Chicago Infrastructure Committee Reviews Key Contracts and Public Projects

By Heather Niziolek- West Chicago Voice WEST CHICAGO, IL — The West Chicago Infrastructure Committee held its latest meeting on October 3, 2024, reviewing a series of resolutions and contracts as part of ongoing city improvements, including engineering services and equipment disposal. October 3, 2024 Meeting Highlights Among the key items on the consent agenda,…

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West Chicago City Council Approves Over $550,000 in Disbursements for Public Projects and Services

By Lisa Yunker Welz The West Chicago City Council unanimously approved a corporate disbursement report totaling $550,914.43 during its meeting on Monday, Sept. 16. The disbursements were distributed across various city funds, supporting critical public services, infrastructure projects, and operational expenses. Among the largest allocations was $283,117.33 from the Sewer Fund for maintenance and operational…

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Two Citizens Voice Concerns Over Local Policies at West Chicago City Council Meeting

By Lisa Yunker Welz During a recent city council meeting in West Chicago, David Sabathne and Vicky Burris took center stage with appeals on behalf of the business community and local environmental stewardship, respectively. Sabathne, President/CEO of the Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce, addressed the council with a detailed request concerning the Class C-4 liquor…

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West Chicago City Council Approves Liquor License Expansion, Development Permits, and Infrastructure Upgrades

By Lisa Yunker Welz At the West Chicago City Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 16, the consent agenda, consisting of several significant development and infrastructure projects as detailed below, was unanimously approved with no questions or discussions—except for Ordinance 24-O-0029, which was pulled by Alderman Heather Brown without discussion or explanation. Development Committee Items: Ordinance…

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City of West Chicago’s Economic Development Coordinator, Chrisse Earns Certification

The City of West Chicago Government is pleased to congratulate Kelley Chrisse, our Economic Development Coordinator, on earning the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation from the International Economic Development Council. This prestigious certification represents the gold standard in economic development professional development. This certification, regarded as the most prestigious in the field, aims to enhance…

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DuPage Senior Citizens’ Council Seeks Increased Funding from West Chicago – El Consejo de Ciudadanos Mayores de DuPage busca más fondos de West Chicago

By Lisa Yunker Welz WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — The DuPage Senior Citizens’ Council (DSCC) has requested an increase in its annual grant from the City of West Chicago, seeking $30,000 for the Fiscal Year 2025. Marylin Krolak, DSCC’s Executive Director, presented their case to the Finance Committee on Aug. 5, highlighting the critical services they…

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West Chicago Finance Committee Reviews 2023 Audit Report – El Comité de Finanzas de West Chicago analiza el informe de auditoría de 2023

By Lisa Yunker Welz WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — The City of West Chicago Finance Committee met on August 5 to review the 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The report, which was written by Lauterbach & Amen, LLP, provides an in-depth analysis of the city’s financial performance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, highlighting strong…

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An Invitation to Political Candidates: Share Your Campaigns with West Chicago Voice – Una invitación a los candidatos políticos: compartan sus campañas con West Chicago Voice

An Invitation to Political Candidates: Share Your Campaigns with West Chicago Voice From the Editor’s Desk- By Heather Niziolek As we approach another important election season, the West Chicago Voice is committed to keeping our community informed and engaged. We invite all political candidates to share their press releases, campaign updates, and other relevant content…

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West Chicago City Council Unanimously Approves Key Ordinances and Resolutions – El Ayuntamiento de West Chicago aprueba por unanimidad ordenanzas y resoluciones clave

By Lisa Yunker Welz WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — The West Chicago City Council has unanimously approved a series of significant ordinances and resolutions during its latest meeting, addressing key issues put forward by the Finance and Infrastructure Committees. They include: Finance Committee Decisions Ordinance No. 24-O-0023: The council approved an ordinance amending the Code of…

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