DuPage County Sees Strong Voter Turnout in General Election
West Chicago, IL- DuPage County residents turned out in large numbers for the general election on Tuesday, with a voter turnout reaching 72.54%. According to the latest data, a total of…
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Incumbent Karina Villa Retains Illinois Senate Seat for 25th District
WEST CHICAGO, IL – Democratic State Senator Karina Villa, a West Chicago native, has successfully retained her seat in Illinois’ 25th Legislative District. Villa, who was endorsed by the West…
Incumbent Maura Hirschauer Defeats West Chicago’s Hannah Billingsley in Illinois’ 49th District Race
WEST CHICAGO, IL – Republican challenger Hannah Billingsley, a West Chicago homeowner and member of the city’s Plan and Development Commission, was defeated in her bid for the Illinois House…
Incumbent Greg Schwarze Retains Seat on DuPage County Board for District 6
WEST CHICAGO, IL – DuPage County Board member Greg Schwarze, a Democrat from Carol Stream, has successfully retained his seat representing District 6, which includes West Chicago. Schwarze, endorsed by…
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.,…
Reminder: Nomination Packets for 2025 Consolidated Election Now Available (Deadline To Return:November 18)
As a reminder to residents, nomination packets for the upcoming 2025 Consolidated General Election are now available. The election, scheduled for Tuesday, April 1, 2025, will include several key local…
Monday Night’s West Chicago City Council Meeting Agenda – September 16, 2024
The West Chicago City Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 475 Main Street, unless otherwise posted. A…
West Chicago Infrastructure Committee Meeting Tonight, September 5
“The City’s Infrastructure Committee meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 475 Main Street, unless otherwise posted. A general description of…
League of Women Voters – Not for Women Only! LWV of Wheaton Celebrates Its First Male President
Wheaton, IL, As the League of Women Voters (LWV) celebrates its 50th anniversary of allowing men as members, LWV of Wheaton is proud to announce its first male president. Maury…
Senator Karina Villa Advances Language Equity, Workers’ Rights, and Paid Leave in Latest Legislative Efforts – La senadora Karina Villa promueve la equidad lingüística, los derechos de los trabajadores y las licencias remuneradas en sus últimos esfuerzos legislativos
By Heather Niziolek Illinois State Senator Karina Villa’s office is hosting a Workers’ Rights Fair on Saturday, August 17. The event will feature a presentation on workers’ rights in Illinois…
State Representative Maura Hirschauer Visits WinCup in West Chicago
WinCup Welcomes State Representative Maura Hirschauer to its West Chicago Manufacturing Facility –Leading foodservice manufacturer and Hirschauer discussed the company’s focus on . innovation to create environmentally friendly, sustainable solutions…
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…
Hannah Billingsley’s July Campaign Update: Making Connections and Impacting Lives
The West Chicago Voice continues to endorse Hannah Billingsley in her campaign for Illinois state representative. Billingsley, a homeowner in West Chicago and member of the West Chicago Plan Commission/Zoning…
West Chicago Infrastructure Committee Meeting Tonight, August 1: Agenda and Notes from July’s Meeting – Reunión del Comité de Infraestructura de West Chicago esta noche, 1 de agosto: Orden del día y nota de la reunión de julio
“The City’s Infrastructure Committee meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 475 Main Street, unless otherwise posted. A general description of…
Niki Conforti Releases Internal Poll Showing Competitive Race Against Incumbent Sean Casten
Illinois Congressional Republican challenger Niki Conforti has released internal polling data showing a competitive race against incumbent Democrat Sean Casten. The poll, conducted by Cor Strategies, indicates that Casten holds…
Monday Night’s West Chicago City Council Meeting Agenda – July 15 2024
The West Chicago City Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 475 Main Street, unless otherwise posted. A…
West Chicago Civil Service Commission Meeting July 9 : Canceled
The Civil Service Commission is established by State Statute and exists to assess the City’s hiring practices for Police. It ensures that the City impartially recruits and selects qualified candidates…
West Chicago Development Committee Meeting July 8: Agenda
“The City’s Development Committee meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 475 Main Street, unless otherwise posted. A general description of…
Monday Night’s West Chicago City Council Meeting Agenda – July 1 2024
The West Chicago City Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 475 Main Street, unless otherwise posted. A…
Tonight’s West Chicago City Council Meeting Agenda
The West Chicago City Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 475 Main Street, unless otherwise posted. A…
West Chicago City Council Meeting June 17 2024 Agenda
The West Chicago City Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 475 Main Street, unless otherwise posted. A…
City Officials Consider Complaint Against Alderman Heather Brown
WEST CHICAGO, June 13 – Tensions flared at the June 3 West Chicago Public Affairs Committee meeting as Alderman and Chairperson, Lori Chassee raised a motion to file an official…
Grassroots Movement “We Go For the People” Emerges in West Chicago
WEST CHICAGO, IL – In a bid to rekindle citizen engagement in local politics, a new grassroots organization has taken root in West Chicago. “We Go For the People” has…
7th Ward Alderman John E. Jakabcsin To Call It Quits-City Seeks Replacement Candidates
A West Chicago city council member in the 7th Ward has decided to call it quits (John E. Jakabcsin) . A replacement is sought by the City of West Chicago….