Jacqueline Kaspari Obituary
Jacqueline Kaspari, 73, of Villa Park, Illinois, found eternal rest in the loving embrace of our lord on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 18, 1951,…
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NAI Hiffman Brokers $4.225M Sale of Industrial Outdoor Storage Property in West Chicago
January 28, 2025-West Chicago, Illinois NAI Hiffman has successfully brokered the sale of a prime 4-acre industrial outdoor storage property located at 2351 Powis Road in West Chicago, near the…
Traffic Alert For WeGo Today
Per the City of West Chicago- Traffic Impact Alert A section of Easton Avenue, near the intersection of Washington Avenue, will remain closed through the afternoon today, January 28, for…
A Virtual Evening With James McBride
The West Chicago Public Library invites the community to a special virtual event, “An Evening with James McBride,†presented through Illinois Libraries Present. The program will take place on Tuesday,…
Notice of Public Meeting
Public Information Meeting Scheduled by City of West Chicago, Illinois For Improvement of Nuclear Drive & Northwest Avenue The City of West Chicago (City) will hold a Public Information Meeting…
Incident on Pomeroy Leads To Large Police Presence
Late Saturday night, the West Chicago Police Department announced on social media that officers were investigating an “incident†that had occurred earlier in the evening. As of 11:50 p.m., a…
Flames Erupt from Metra Train, Causing Delays
Flames Erupt from Metra Train, Causing Delays Recently, Union Pacific West (UPW) train #45, scheduled to arrive in La Fox at 5:50 p.m., was halted near West Chicago due to…
New Shopping Opportunity in West Chicago: Old Time Pottery Adds Clothing to Its Shelves
Local Business Spotlight- Old Time Pottery By Heather Niziolek Residents of West Chicago have a reason to celebrate as Old Time Pottery, located at [insert address], has introduced a new…
Kline Creek Farm Brings 19th-Century Ice Harvesting Tradition to Life
West Chicago, IL – In the heart of winter, Kline Creek Farm revives a cherished 19th-century tradition: harvesting ice from Timber Lake. This unique practice, part of the Forest Preserve…
Alexandra Chorobik (nee Holuj) Obituary
Alexandra Chorobik (nee Holuj), born May 1, 1931, died peacefully in her sleep January 15, 2025 in her home in West Chicago, IL. She was 93 years old. She is…
Traffic Alert For Hawthorne Lane
⚠️ Traffic Impact Alert ⚠️ Per the City of West Chicago- A section of westbound Hawthorne Lane, between Industrial Drive and Harvester Road, will remain closed through the afternoon today,…
West Chicago Garden Club to Discuss Seed Starting Techniques
The West Chicago Garden Club kicked off the new year with a lively and informative meeting on January 23, 2025, centered around seed-starting techniques. Long-time club members and seasoned gardeners…
Delbert Samuel Searles Obituary
Delbert Samuel Searles, age 57, of Naperville, IL, passed away peacefully on January 14th 2025, in his home with loved-ones. Born on June 1st in Chicago, Delbert was a beloved…
West Chicago Secures $300,000 Grant to Expand Tree Canopy
The City of West Chicago has been awarded a $300,000 grant from The Morton Arboretum’s Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI) to enhance its community tree canopy. This funding is part…
Library Hosts Presentation on Hidden Messages in Negro Spirituals
The West Chicago Public Library will host a special program, “Hidden Messages in Negro Spirituals on the Underground Railroad,” on Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 7 to 8 p.m. The presentation…
Thomas Chester Bockman Obituary
Dr. Thomas Chester Bockman, 85, of West Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 20, 2025. Thomas was born October 20, 1939, in Medicine Hat,…
Severe Cold Brings Water Main Breaks, Internet Outages, and Warming Center Activations Across West Chicago and Suburbs
Severe Cold Brings Water Main Breaks, Internet Outages, and Warming Center Activations Across West Chicago and Suburbs The extreme cold gripping the Chicago area this week has caused significant disruptions,…
DCAS Adorable Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Meet Beto
Pet of the Week: Meet Beto! This week’s spotlight shines on Beto, a lovable and energetic 11-month-old Boxer/Husky mix waiting for his forever family at DuPage County Animal Services! Beto…
City Launches New Program to Encourage Investment and Activate Downtown
By Heather Niziolek The City of West Chicago is taking significant steps to revitalize its downtown area with the launch of the Downtown Investment Program, a new initiative designed to…
WCPD awarded traffic enforcement grant for FY2025
West Chicago Police Department awarded IDOT traffic enforcement grant West Chicago, IL – The West Chicago Police Department is proud to announce the receipt of a Federal Fiscal Year 2025Sustained…
West Chicago Police Department Celebrates K9 Kane’s Third Birthday
This week, the West Chicago Police Department marked a special milestone—the third birthday of Kane, the Department’s second K9 and beloved comfort service dog. Kane’s addition to the force has…
Dukane ABATE to resume regular monthly meetings next month
DuKane ABATE’s Monthly Membership Meeting was canceled for January it will resume regular monthly meetings in February Due to extreme cold and out of concern for the health and safety…
IDPH Launches New Data Dashboard on Violent Deaths and Firearm Injuries
Platform will feature extensive data on violent deaths and firearm injuries, which can help shape prevention and intervention strategies The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has launched a new…
Jobs: JelSert Seeking PLC Programmer
JelSert Seeking PLC Programming Technician Join a Legacy of Excellence! The Jel Sert Company, a trusted name in high-quality foods and beverages for nearly a century, is looking for a…