City of West Chicago
Recent News About City of West Chicago
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Analysis: How much more will DuPage County residents pay in income taxes?
DuPage County residents will have to pay $1,156,022,332 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.
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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: Cultural Arts Commission Seeks Community Input
As cities across the country have learned, the addition of public art in communities offers many benefits.
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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: Warrenville Artist Nick Gurley to Show Work in West Chicago’s Celebration of Art
The month of January brings Celebration of Art to Gallery 200 at 103 W. Washington Street, with an Opening Reception scheduled for Friday, January 17, 2020 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: West Chicago Resident Carrie J. Little Graduates from the 2019 National Association of REALTORS® Leadership Academy
Carrie J. Little, a REALTOR® for 18 years from West Chicago, Illinois has graduated from the 2019 National Association of REALTORS® Leadership Academy.
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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: Gallery Theater to Present Skylight in February
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Gallery Theater presents a play about the one who got away.
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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: Reminds Residents About It’s Snow Removal Procedures and Policy
The City of West Chicago reminds residents to prepare for the inevitability of snow by understanding its snow removal procedures and policy.
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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.