Free Fall Leaf Collection Available through November
Free leaf pickup is available for residents from the week of October 30 through the week of November 27. During this period, the City’s contracted refuse collector, Groot, will collect…
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DuPage County Seeks Public Input on Trails Plan
The DuPage County Division of Transportation (DuDOT) is seeking public feedback on its draft DuPage County Trails Plan. Staff members crafted the comprehensive trails program after receiving input from more…
Assault Weapon Registration FAQ’s
Protect Illinois Communities Act, Regulation on Assault Weapons People who own select firearms and other items now prohibited under Illinois’s assault weapons ban still need to register them with the…
Fire Department Practices Extrication Skills
The West Chicago Fire Protection District companies were busy yesterday at The Crusher honing their extrication skills. The main focus of the drill was vehicle stabilization and patient removal. The…
People’s Choice Award Winner Announced for 2023 Art Banner Exhibit
During the City Council meeting on Monday, October 16, Sienna Sherrier from Glen Ellyn was announced as the winner of the City of West Chicago’s 2023 Art Banner Exhibit’s “People’s…
WCCHS Hosts Free Halloween Event For Elementary School Kids
WeGo Spooky will be hosted by The West Chicago Community High School on Monday, October 30th between 4:30-6:00 PM . Kindergarten- 5th Grade students are invited to join in the…
Saving At The Register : Dollar General and Walgreens October 15-21
Local resident, Kayla Niziolek of Killin’ It With Coupons has put together a list of great deals to save you money on groceries and personal care items for local retailers such as…
Are You Missing A Brown and White Chihuahua Dog? – ¿Te falta un perro chihuahua marrón y blanco?
News of a deceased chihuahua mix was posted on Facebook by DuPage County Animal Services. The dog was found in West Chicago near the intersection of Forest Ave and Elizabeth…
Newsweek Magazine Ranks DuPage Care Center 3rd in Nursing Homes in Illinois – La revista Newsweek clasifica a DuPage Care Center en el tercer lugar entre hogares de ancianos en Illinois
Newsweek Magazine’s annual ranking of America’s top nursing homes for 2023 puts the DuPage Care Center (DPCC), the County-run public nursing home, among the best nursing homes in the state. …
Helping Our Senior Citizens In The Face Of Record-High Inflation
Helping Our Seniors Nutrition directly impacts senior citizens’ physical and overall well-being. It is an important factor in a senior citizens’ health. In the face of rising prices, access to…
City’s Utility Superintendent Receives Operator of the Year Award
Utility Superintendent Rocky Horvath recently received the Operator of the Year award through Illinois Potable Water Supply Operators Association (IPWSOA). As stated by IPWSOA, the “Operator of the Year” award…
Elizabeth Smart Opens Inaugural ‘COD Presents’ Speaker Series Oct. 19
Nationally recognized speaker Elizabeth Smart brings her personal story of perseverance as a child-abduction survivor facing unimaginable adversity to College of DuPage as part of the inaugural “COD Presents” series…
WCFPD K9 Thor Helps Find Missing Person
Another busy day for the K9 and Drone Strike team. In the early morning hours of Sunday, October 16th the team was dispatched by RED Center and requested by…
Deer Driving Safety: Avoid The Urge To Swerve
Illinois entering peak time of year for crashes involving deer Fall in Illinois includes high school football, spectacular scenery as the leaves change colors, and… the arrival of deer mating…
Mexican Culture Center DuPage Announces New Exhibit
The Mexican Culture Center DuPage located at 103 W. Washington St. , West Chicago announces that the exhibition. “EL HILO COMO CORDON UMBILICAL GRAF” will commence with a reception on…
Senator Karina Villa Hosts Medicare Workshop at St. Andrew Church Today
Residents are invited to the annual Medicare workshops hosted by State Senator Karina Villa with the Illinois Department on Aging to learn about the different coverage plans offered and the…
Girls Track Receives All-Conference Nods
Girls track recently announced that twenty students, Jessica Balmer and Joselyn Figueroa earned All-Conference honors at the UEC Championship.
WCCHS Interact Club Hosts Blood Drive at High School
West Chicago Community High School’s Interact Club Hosted a successful blood Drive at the school today, October 13th. Interact Club is a youth division of Rotary Clubs International. Interact clubs…
Local Residents’ Chorus To Sing At Chicago Bears Halftime Show This Sunday
Two West Chicago residents, Louise Handel and Stuart Garner will be at the Chicago Bears game on Sunday… Actually, they’ll be more than just in attendance, they’ll be performing during…
West Chicago District 94 Superintendent Search Underway
West Chicago Community High School/District 94’sSuperintendent Search in underway. Part of the search process involves feedback from stakeholder groups including Staff, Students, Parents, and Community. Engagement Sessions will be held…
Last Mailed West Chicago Newsletter Sent Out
Mailed Newsletter Ends: New Format Available At City Hall beginning in 2024 The 2023 Fall newsletter will be the last edition produced in its original format and sent by mail…
City-Wide Collection of Items For At-Risk Veterans Underway
In September, the West Chicago community came together and collected over 175 pounds of non-perishable goods for local families in need. This October, West Chicago Elementary School District 33, in…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), observed in October, is a time to recognize victims and raise awareness about the devastating impact of domestic violence. Domestic violence is a pattern…
New Superintendent Named at DuPage Regional Office Of Education + Apprenticeship Program For Students
The DuPage Regional Office of Education is pleased to announce Ms. Amber Quirk has assumed the position of Regional Superintendent. Quirk was elected to the office and replaced Dr. Darlene…