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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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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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West Chicago Honors Longtime Art Educator on 90th Birthday – West Chicago rinde homenaje a un veterano educador de arte en su 90.° cumpleaños

By Lisa Yunker Welz WEST CHICAGO, Ill. (Aug. 8, 2024) — The City of West Chicago recently celebrated the 90th birthday of Fredericka Howard, a beloved art teacher, community leader, and artist. In a mayoral proclamation issued by Mayor Ruben Pineda on Monday, Aug. 5, Howard’s contributions to the community and her dedication to the…

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West Chicago Approves Fair Market Value Ordinance for Land Donations – West Chicago aprueba ordenanza de valor justo de mercado para donaciones de tierras

By Lisa Yunker Welz WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — The West Chicago City Council has unanimously approved Ordinance No. 24-O-0023, which amends the city’s Code of Ordinances to establish the fair market value of land for land donation purposes. This decision comes after a comprehensive appraisal report provided insights into the market value of various property…

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July 15 Public Affairs Committee Meeting Agenda

“The City’s Public Affairs Committee meets the third Monday of each month at 6:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 475 Main Street, unless otherwise posted. A general description of this Committee is available on the City website: The Public Affairs Committee serves as a critical overseer of various public-facing functions. Their responsibilities involve…

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June 17 Public Affairs Committee Meeting – Cancelled

“The City’s Public Affairs Committee meets the third Monday of each month at 6:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 475 Main Street, unless otherwise posted. A general description of this Committee is available on the City website: The Public Affairs Committee serves as a critical overseer of various public-facing functions. Their responsibilities involve…

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June 11 Civil Service Committee Meeting – Canceled

“The City’s Civil Service Commission meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. at West Chicago City Hall located at 475 Main Street, unless otherwise posted. 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…

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Legal Notices Affecting The Community of West Chicago and Surrounding Areas

Legal Notice: WEST CHICAGO WINFIELD WASTEWATER AUTHORITY PHOSPHORUS REMOVAL PROJECT Bid Notice

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WEST CHICAGO WINFIELD WASTEWATER AUTHORITY PHOSPHORUS REMOVAL PROJECT CITY OF WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Sealed Bids for the construction of the Phosphorus Removal Project will be received by The West Chicago Winfield Wastewater Authority (WCWWA), Illinois at the office of the WCWWA , 725 Dayton Ave, West Chicago Illinois 60185 until 11:00 a.m.,…

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Volunteers Sought By City For Commission and Board

The City of West Chicago is seeking volunteers to fill vacancies on its Boards and Commissions. These volunteer opportunities provide residents, and non-residents in some cases, with a chance to be further involved in the community while sharing their own personal experiences, expertise, and talents. Appointments to Boards/Commissions are mostly reserved for residents by State…

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West Chicago News : The City of West Chicago has been provided notice that ComEd will be performing vegetation management activities in the West Chicago area through the next few months.

ComEd Vegetation Management Activities Continue through Winter

The City of West Chicago has been provided notice that ComEd will be performing vegetation management activities in the West Chicago area through the next few months. The vegetation management activities are a key component of ComEd’s maintenance program to ensure system electrical reliability, as vegetation contact with ComEd equipment is a leading cause of outages. The…

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Winter Reminders For Residents

A Friendly Reminder from Local Authorities As winter weather continues to grip our region, local authorities are urging residents to take note of important reminders to ensure a safe and seamless winter experience. In an effort to maintain a well-coordinated response and promote community welfare, the following reminders have been issued: 1. Snow Removal: It…

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