Leaf Raking for Senior Citizens
If you are a West Chicago senior citizen who needs help raking your yard, the West Chicago Police Department can help. This year’s event is taking place on Saturday, November…
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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…
Emergency Training Exercises Slated For October 7
Don’t be alarmed if you hear sirens and see many emergency personnel and vehicles at the DuPage County airport on Saturday, October 7. Partnering with West Chicago Fire Protection District,…
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…
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.
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…
Public Assistance Requested By West Chicago Police Regarding Tower Station Incidents
The West Chicago Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the pictured subject. The subject is a person of interest in two incidents that occurred at the Tower…
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…
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…