Arts & Entertainment
In Memoriam: Donald N. Hensel remembered on his birthday (October 20)
Donald N. Hensel was born on October 20, 1926, in West Chicago, IL, into a modest family.
City of West Chicago
The city of West Chicago is at 475 Main St., West Chicago.
Recent News About City of West Chicago
Government
West Chicago ranks 93rd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during August
West Chicago residents paid just over $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 93rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.
Business
How many lawyers had active licenses in cities within DuPage County as of October?
Cities within DuPage County recorded 1,366 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of October.
Government
DuPage County responsible for 2nd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August
DuPage County residents paid just under $17.1 million in sales taxes, the second highest total paid per county in August.
Government
How many companies were inspected by the FDA in cities located in DuPage County in September?
There were 11 companies in cities associated with DuPage County that received 11 FDA inspections in September, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Government
DuPage County taxpayers give approximately $5.9 million in Countywide Sales Tax in August
In August, DuPage County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
Business
Cities in DuPage County had one less lawyer practicing law in November
The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in DuPage County in November decreased in comparison to the previous month.
Government
DuPage County taxpayers give just over $3.3 million in County Motor Fuel Tax in August
In August, DuPage County saw an increase in County Motor Fuel Tax collection compared to the previous month.
Business
Cities in DuPage County had one less lawyer practicing law in October
There was one less active legal license in cities within DuPage County in October compared to the previous month.
Government
$778,491 in County Sales Tax collected in August for DuPage County
In August, DuPage County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
Government
DuPage County taxpayers give just under $7.1 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in August
In August, DuPage County saw an increase in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
Government
DuPage County residents pay $12,185 in DuPage Water Commission Sales Tax in August
In August, DuPage County saw an increase in DuPage Water Commission Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
Crime & Courts
Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in DuPage County?
There were 42 offenders living in DuPage County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by DuPage Policy Journal.
Crime & Courts
Illinois Department of Corrections to release 9 inmates sentenced in Dupage County during week ending Oct. 4
There were nine inmates who were sentenced in Dupage County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Oct. 4.
Crime & Courts
Week ending Sept. 27: 2 inmates sentenced in Dupage County to be released from prison
There were two inmates who were sentenced in Dupage County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.