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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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40 Asylum Seekers Arrive in West Chicago By Bus: Dropped Off At Metra Commuter Station - West Chicago news

Migrant Crisis: How West Chicago Is Responding

On Wednesday, West Chicago Mayor, Reuben Pineda attended a regional roundtable of mayors to discuss the strategic plan in dealing with the migrant crisis. West Chicago has received a few busloads of asylum-seekers who promptly boarded trains and no resources were expended by the City of West Chicago. In fact, they were such quiet and…

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City Declares September Service Dog Month

During its City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 5, the City of West Chicago Government declared September 2023 as National Service Dog Month in West Chicago in recognition of service dogs and adults and children with disabilities within the community. Members, including service dogs, of the nonprofit organization, Canine Companions, accepted the City proclamation that…

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