Additional Toys For Tots Donation Sites
As we reported last week, the American Legion is participating in the Toys for Tots program. In addition to the American Legion’s Toys for Tots Drive with the United States…
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West Chicago Police Department awarded Illinois Department of Transportation traffic enforcement grant
The West Chicago Police Department today announced it has been awarded a Federal Fiscal Year 2024 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant to conduct additional traffic safety enforcement efforts. The…
Police Department News
Police Department News Police Training Exercises: The West Chicago Police Department will continue training on High Street through November 9th between the hours of 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Residents should not…
Police Explorers Learn About K9s In Law Enforcement
Tuesday night West Chicago Police Explorers began their K9 lessons and had the pleasure of meeting Officer Sauseda and Kane. They learned what Kane does, how Kane trains and how…
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…
Leash Law Information Clarified
The West Chicago Voice’s social media was flooded with comments, concerns, and questions about the recent story we posted about the new fines for those who disobey the new local…
Court Documents Show Winfield Father Could Get Probation for Shaking Baby
Last November, in nearby Winfield a father was charged with shaking and injuring his four-month-old daughter. Jeffrey Sienkiewicz, 40, subsequently signed a plea deal on October 10, 2023- he signed…
Police Explorers Learn About Drone Use In Law Enforcement
Last night the West Chicago Police Explorers grabbed their coats and headed outside to learn about drones. They had a chance to learn how law enforcement can use these flying…
Emergency Training At Airport This Weekend
Reminder: It’s going to be a busy weekend at the DuPage Airport. There will be a multi-jurisdiction training event to include the West Chicago Fire Protection District, West Chicago Police…
New Stop Sign : Church and Wood Streets
The intersection of Church and Wood Street has an updated traffic pattern. A stop sign has been added on Wood Street for northbound traffic and newly marked crosswalks have been…
Pedestrian Struck and Killed By Train
On September 21, 2023 at 8:05pm, West Chicago Police Officers were dispatched to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks at Illinois Route 59 for a pedestrian who had been struck by…
Missing Person Alert
UPDATE AS OF 10:45 PM September 19, 2023 Jose has been located. The West Chicago Police Department would like to thank everyone who shared his information, they greatly appreciate your…
West Chicago Police Seek Public’s Help
West Chicago Police are looking to identify the below pictured subject. If anyone knows who she is please contact the Investigations Unit at 630-293-2222.
Street Closure Reminder For Mexican Independence Day Celebration
If you are attending this weekend’s Mexican Independence Day Festival, please be aware of the following street closures that will be in effect from Saturday, September 16 at 5 a.m….
That’s A Big 10-4! Explorers Trained On Radio Communications
This week West Chicago Police Department’s Explorers tackled a new lesson…radio communications. They learned about police radios and all their different functions. They practiced their phonetic alphabet and radio speak….
DuPage County Forest Preserve Police Celebrates National Police Woman’s Day
As a part of National Police Woman’s Day, The DuPage County Forest Preserve Police celebrated their sworn female officers, and all their administrative staff as well
Additional Details Emerge About Fatal Hit and Run
A man has been apprehended and taken into custody following allegations of his involvement in a hit-and-run incident that tragically resulted in the death of a motorcyclist in West Chicago….
1 Dead Following Motorcycle vs Car Hit-And Run in West Chicago
On September 6, 2023, at approximately 7:15 p.m., West Chicago police officers responded to a call of a crash involving a car and motorcycle near N. Neltnor Boulevard and Kings…
Route 59 in West Chicago Shut Down Due to Vehicle Accident
Breaking News: At approximately 7:20 pm on September 6, West Chicago emergency services shut down a portion of Route 59 near Kings Circle in front of Timberlake Apartments due to…
City Of West Chicago CERT Training
Be prepared to help yourself and others in the event of a disaster by participating in this year’s Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) course provided by the West Chicago Police…
Tanker Truck Rolls Over in Nearby Winfield
Traffic in all directions was affected Thursday, August 24th when a tanker truck apparently rolled over in next door Winfield, Illinois. The intersection at Roosevelt Road (Route 38) and Winfield…
Street Closure For Food Fest This Saturday
If you are attending this weekend’s Food Festival, please be aware of the following street closures that will be in effect on Saturday, August 26 from 10 a.m. to 11:59…
Freezer Pops From Cops Event Cancelled Due To Heat : Freezer Pops del evento Cops cancelado debido al calor
A freezer pop tastes good on a hot day, but today is going to be TOO hot. West Chicago is under an Excessive Heat Warning until 9pm tomorrow where we…
Algonquin Man Flees West Chicago Police During Traffic Stop
Germaine Sharpe, 48, of Algonquin was pulled over by a West Chicago police officer for driving 62 mph in a 45-mph zone around 1 a.m. Saturday, August 19. Sharpe fled…