City of West Chicago

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West Chicago, IL - 60185

City of West Chicago News

• Who are the City of West Chicago's highest-paid employees?

  Local Government

  Local Labs News Service | Jul 9, 2017

  

  Here are the 50 highest-paid employees of the City of West Chicago, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

• Here are the 50 former employees of the City of West Chicago receiving the highest annual pension payouts

  Local Government

  Local Labs News Service | Jul 9, 2017

  

  Here are the 50 former employees of the City of West Chicago receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

• City of West Chicago Municipal Officers' Electoral Board met Dec. 27.

  Wadi Reformado | Apr 11, 2017

  Municipal Officers' Electoral Board met at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27.

• West Chicago ranked 334th in state in lottery ticket sales for July 2016

  Local Government

  Local Labs News Service | Apr 5, 2017

  

  The City of West Chicago had the 334th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of July 2016 -- up 14 spots from its June ranking.

• Analysis: Property taxes rapidly eroding DuPage home values

  Real Estate

  DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 28, 2017

  

  In Jan. 2007, the average Willowbrook home was worth $305,000. Eight years later, in Jan. 2015, it was valued at just $182,000.

• City of West Chicago repainting its 340 fire hydrants

  Local Government

  JoAnna Brown | Dec 4, 2016

  

  Fire hydrants in the City of West Chicago will get a makeover through the end of the year, weather permitting.

• West Chicago to dedicate new public-art mosaic mural this weekend

  Community

  Carol Ostrow | Oct 19, 2016

  

  At 3 p.m. Saturday on Sesquicentennial Park’s pedestrian path, West Chicago’s Cultural Arts Commission officially will dedicate "Signa Rotae," Latin for "Wheel Signs" and the title of a mosaic mural by local artist Buddy Plumlee.

• Venue change for Sept. 29 heart-centered event

  Community

  Carol Ostrow | Sep 28, 2016

  

  The public is advised that — based on weather predictions — prizes and pressure screenings for World Heart Day in West Chicago will move to Pioneer Elementary School’s gymnasium from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 29 at 615 Kenwood Ave.

• West Chicago Police Pension Fund Board considers updating asset allocation

  Local Government

  Louie Torres | Jul 22, 2016

  

  West Chicago Police Pension Fund Board considers updating asset allocation at yesterday's meeting.

• West Chicago street striping program scheduled

  Local Government

  Louie Torres | Jun 30, 2016

  

  The City of West Chicago's 2016 Contractual Street Striping Program has been tentatively scheduled to begin following the week of Monday, June 27. 

• Blair Street roadway and water main rehabilitation project to start on July 11

  Local Government

  Louie Torres | Jun 29, 2016

  

  The City of West Chicago is set to start the Blair Street roadway and water main rehabilitation project.

• Railroad crossing improvement at Ann Street scheduled

  Local Government

  Louie Torres | Jun 14, 2016

  

  The City of West Chicago announced that the railroad crossing at Ann Street will undergo improvements.

• A. Eugene Rennels Bridge to undergo major repairs

  Local Government

  Louie Torres | Jun 13, 2016

  

  The City of West Chicago has started to make major repairs to the A. Eugene Rennels Bridge, formerly known as the Wilson Avenue Bridge.

• Pineda launches health initiative

  Daniel Daw | Apr 13, 2016

  

  Mayor of West Chicago, Ruben Pineda, has launched an initiative to promote health and sustainability in the community.

• West Chicago resumes spring collection, recycling services

  Andy Jennings | Apr 5, 2016

  

  As spring has arrived, the City of West Chicago is reminding its residents that several seasonal services have resumed.

• Seniors can register for Smart911 service at West Chicago 2016 Senior Fair

  Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 1, 2016

  

  Seniors attending the 2016 Senior Fair on April 28 in West Chicago will have the opportunity to sign up for DuPage County’s Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) Smart911 safety service, which would improve emergency medical response.

• Spring services resuming soon for West Chicago residents

  Andy Jennings | Mar 2, 2016

  

  With the spring season right around the corner, the city of West Chicago is cranking up its package of spring services for residents once again.

• West Chicago FOP Lodge 85 works to raise $5,000 for Special Olympics at Polar Plunge

  Andy Jennings | Mar 2, 2016

  

  The 2016 Polar Plunge, the annual event to kick off the Law Enforcement Torch Run fundraiser, will take place on Sunday.

• Website provides tips on coyotes

  Andy Jennings | Feb 22, 2016

  

  In an effort to minimize the anxiety related to coyote sightings this upcoming spring season, DuPage County is continuing its efforts to educate the public regarding the area’s coyote population and their nature, habits and behavior.

• DuPage residents urged to sign up for Smart911 service

  Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Feb 6, 2016

  

  DuPage County is encouraging residents to sign up for a safety service that enhances the information a regular 911 call can provide, which in turn could lead to faster emergency response times.