City of West Chicago

     The City of West Chicago has been notified by ComEd that a storm alert for the entire ComEd service territory has been in effect since 11:00 a.m. today. As sustained winds of 25-30 miles per hour and gusts of 45-50 miles per hour are expected, ComEd is preparing for storm-related damage and resulting service interruptions. They have activated their emergency response plan and opened the Emergency Operations Center which will remain open and fully staffed until the restoration is complete.

     A Resolution passed by the West Chicago City Council at its January 21, 2008 meeting, formally conveys the City's objections to the proposed acquisition of the EJ&E West Company by the Canadian National Railway Corporation and its U.S. subsidiary, Grand Trunk Corporation (collectively, "CN") and urges the Surface Transportation Board to disapprove the proposed transaction based on the negative impact it will have on the City of West Chicago, its residents, business customers and the region.

     The West Chicago Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant was honored recently by the Conservation Foundation and the DuPage River Coalition with a Clean Water Award. The award, which has been presented since 1997, recognizes municipal wastewater treatment plant facilities that perform above and beyond their permit standards and show ongoing commitment to keeping the DuPage River clean and healthy. This is the second Clean Water Award presented to the West Chicago Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Bernadette MalovanyOpening Reception
Friday, February 8, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Gallery 200 - 200 Main Street

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     The West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission invites accomplished and emerging artists, with a connection to the City of West Chicago, either through residence, work or school, to submit digital files of original art for consideration for the Downtown Art Banner Competition.

Saturday, May 17, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Main Street in Historic Downtown

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West Chicago City Museum
132 Main Street
January 19, 2008
from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

     A love of animals and nature is a common theme for those participating in Fredericka and Friends, an exhibit of the works of local artists during the January Featured Artist series at Gallery 200.

     West Chicago, Illinois: January 3, 2008 - On Tuesday January 1, 2008 at approximately 9:04 a.m., a West Chicago Police officer observed a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of a business located in the 1000 block of West Roosevelt Road in West Chicago. The officer made contact with the sole occupant of the vehicle, found to be 40-year old David H. Watts Jr.

     West Chicago, Illinois: December 12, 2007 - The West Chicago Police Department announced that Campaign #1 of the Illinois Department of Transportation funded grant was successful in educating the motoring public on Seatbelt Safety and Awareness. The Campaign ran from November 12-25, 2007 and resulted in 220 citations being issued for Seatbelt and Child Restraint violations.