The City of West Chicago is gearing up for the 2025 Consolidated General Election, set to take place on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Residents interested in running for office can now pick up nomination packets, which are available at the Finance Department Desk in City Hall, located at 475 Main Street. Packets can be collected…
Residents of West Chicago who are passionate about the library community are encouraged to consider serving as a trustee on the Library Board. The upcoming consolidated election on April 1, 2025, will include the election of three library trustees. Library trustees play a vital role in shaping the library’s future by participating in policy creation,…
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 is committed to keeping our community informed and engaged. We invite all political candidates to share their press releases, campaign updates, and other relevant content…
It’s not often a West Chicagoan appears on a statewide ballot, so when that happens we felt we needed to shine a light on this candidate. Hannah Billingsley is a resident of WeGo and she’s running for the Illinois House of Representative in the 49th District, she’s not only running against the incumbent Maura Hirschauer…
A challenge has been filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections regarding former President Donald Trump’s eligibility for the 2024 presidential ballot. The challenge is based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits individuals who have engaged in insurrection or rebellion from holding office. This challenge adds Illinois…
Lack of Opposition in DuPage County March Primary Election DuPage County, IL – As the upcoming local elections draw near, residents find themselves faced with a surprising lack of opposition in many key positions. With 14 positions up for reelection, the majority of vacancies are running unopposed. This has emerged as a surprising trend across…
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