City of West Chicago
Recent News About City of West Chicago
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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: Winter Butterflies to Adorn Community Tree
West Chicago’s Gallery 200, 103 West Washington Street, was aflutter with activity last Friday.
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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: Victory for West Chicago Wildcats Boys’ Soccer Team at State Championship
A huge win for the West Chicago Wildcats Boys’ Soccer Team on Saturday, November 9, 2019, is a huge win for the entire City.
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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: Holiday Lights Recycling: November 22 Through January 17
The West Chicago Environmental Commission is once again helping to keep the holiday “green” this season by coordinating the free recycling of strands of incandescent and LED holiday lights and extension cords that no longer work.
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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: Job Opportunity: Public Works Maintenance Worker I
This position performs a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in construction, maintenance & service activities related to water distribution systems, sanitary sewers, sanitary lift stations, storm sewers, streets, grounds, forestry maintenance, & facility management.
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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: Pumpkin Composting Event a Smashing Success
Thanks to the efforts of the West Chicago Environmental Commission, S.C.A.R.C.E, and the Green Disciples of the First United Methodist Church, at least two tons of pumpkins were collected for composting – double that of last year – on Saturday, November 2, 2019.
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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: America in Bloom Recognizes West Chicago Resident Judith Horsley
Earlier this month, West Chicago resident Judith Horsley was recognized by the national organization America in Bloom (AiB) as one of several Dwight Lund Community Champion nominees throughout the country who have demonstrated a vision and selfless commitment to moving their communities forward.
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152 living veterans in DuPage County have earned Purple Heart, Medal of Honor or POW Medal
The number of living Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, or POW Medal recipients in DuPage County, Illinois for fiscal year 2017 was 152, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: Don’t Trash Pumpkins, Compost Them – November 2, 2019
Pumpkin collection is an annual effort by communities in Illinois to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off pumpkins to be composted.
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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: Cultural Arts Commission to Host Silent Auction for Select Butterflies in The Butterfly Effect Public Art Project
The Butterfly Effect, a public art project of the West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission, West Chicago Garden Club, People Made Visible and the America in Bloom Committee, added color and whimsy to public gardens throughout the City through the installation of 36 local artist-designed butterflies.
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City of West Chicago Police Pension Fund Board met September 17
City of West Chicago Police Pension Fund Board met Tuesday, Sept. 17.
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City of West Chicago Historical Preservation Commission met September 24
City of West Chicago Historical Preservation Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 24.
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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: 30 Years of Tales Tombstones Tell Brings Local History to Life
The City Museum will present the 30th annual Tales Tombstones Tell at Oakwood Cemetery, located at York Street and Oakwood Avenue, on Friday, October 4, 2019.
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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: City Hopes to Capture People’s Choice Award in America in Bloom Video Contest
As members of City of West Chicago's committee gears up to attend the America in Bloom (AiB) National Symposium, held in early October in St. Charles, Illinois, its efforts are focused on gathering support for a short community video produced by Ashley Black, the granddaughter of AiB committee member and West Chicago Garden Club President, Barbara Bizzarri.
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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: Artist Juan Chawuk Creates a Public Mural of Great Significance to West Chicago
The City of West Chicago and the West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission are proud to announce the upcoming dedication of a new piece of commissioned public art for the enjoyment and benefit of the community.
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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: Deadline Approaching: Vendor Applications for West Chicago’s 2019 Food Festival
After a successful inaugural event, West Chicago is proud to welcome the Food Festival back to Downtown West Chicago on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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2018 Recap: Parolees in West Chicago convicted of crimes involving weapons
There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole in West Chicago during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.
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2018 Recap: Parolees in West Chicago convicted of property crimes
There were two offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole in West Chicago during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.
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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: Excitement Grows for 2019 Viva Mexico Independence Day Celebration
The Mexican Cultural Center DuPage (MCCD) has been hard at work coordinating a weekend-long celebration of culture and heritage that will bring exciting new attractions and beloved favorites to historic downtown West Chicago on September 14 & 15, 2019.
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2018 Recap: Parolees in West Chicago convicted of financial crimes or fraud
There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole in West Chicago during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.
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2018 Recap: Parolees in West Chicago convicted of drug crimes
There were six offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in West Chicago during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.