City of West Chicago
Recent News About City of West Chicago
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Analysis: Property taxes rapidly eroding DuPage home values
In Jan. 2007, the average Willowbrook home was worth $305,000. Eight years later, in Jan. 2015, it was valued at just $182,000.
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City of West Chicago repainting its 340 fire hydrants
Fire hydrants in the City of West Chicago will get a makeover through the end of the year, weather permitting.
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West Chicago to dedicate new public-art mosaic mural this weekend
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.
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Venue change for Sept. 29 heart-centered event
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.
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West Chicago Police Pension Fund Board considers updating asset allocation
West Chicago Police Pension Fund Board considers updating asset allocation at yesterday's meeting.
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West Chicago street striping program scheduled
The City of West Chicago's 2016 Contractual Street Striping Program has been tentatively scheduled to begin following the week of Monday, June 27.
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Blair Street roadway and water main rehabilitation project to start on July 11
The City of West Chicago is set to start the Blair Street roadway and water main rehabilitation project.
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Railroad crossing improvement at Ann Street scheduled
The City of West Chicago announced that the railroad crossing at Ann Street will undergo improvements.
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A. Eugene Rennels Bridge to undergo major repairs
The City of West Chicago has started to make major repairs to the A. Eugene Rennels Bridge, formerly known as the Wilson Avenue Bridge.
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Pineda launches health initiative
Mayor of West Chicago, Ruben Pineda, has launched an initiative to promote health and sustainability in the community.
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West Chicago resumes spring collection, recycling services
As spring has arrived, the City of West Chicago is reminding its residents that several seasonal services have resumed.
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Seniors can register for Smart911 service at West Chicago 2016 Senior Fair
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.
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Spring services resuming soon for West Chicago residents
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.
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West Chicago FOP Lodge 85 works to raise $5,000 for Special Olympics at Polar Plunge
The 2016 Polar Plunge, the annual event to kick off the Law Enforcement Torch Run fundraiser, will take place on Sunday.
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Website provides tips on coyotes
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.
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DuPage residents urged to sign up for Smart911 service
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.
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Photography professor to judge West Chicago banner-art submissions
Nate Mathews, an accomplished local artist and current assistant professor of photography at Northeastern Illinois University, has been selected to juror the art submissions for West Chicago’s 2016 Community Banner Art Project, the West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission said late last week.
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Start new year with emergency security through Smart911 profile
DuPage County is urging residents to sign up for its Smart911 program in the new year.
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West Chicago seeks director for community health initiative
City of West Chicago community leaders have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the purposes of identifying and hiring a director for the Healthy West Chicago Community Project.
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West Chicago updates residents on water-meter replacement project
The City of West Chicago recently updated water and sewer customers on the ongoing comprehensive water-meter replacement program, which began in 2011.