City of West Chicago

     
The West Chicago Police Department announced that Campaign #4 of the Illinois Department of Transportation funded grant was successful in educating the motoring public on Seatbelt Safety and Awareness. The Campaign ran from June 23, 2008-July 6, 2008 and resulted in 285 citations being issued for Seatbelt and Child Restraint violations.

     The West Chicago City Museum launched its first-ever half-day camp program to two groups of eager learners. The atmosphere was fun and educational for 25 participating children on July 24 and July 30, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

     A Roadside Safety Check will be conducted by the West Chicago Police Department and the DuPage County Sheriff's Department during the month of August 2008.

     The West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission is pleased to announce this year's Fine Arts Fiesta People's Choice winners:

     West Chicago, Illinois: July 15, 2008 - Neighborhoods throughout West Chicago are invited to join the annual nationwide event that celebrates crime prevention, National Night Out, on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. It will be held at Community High School's west parking lot from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m., and is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by the West Chicago Police Department.

     The City of West Chicago is once again providing a venue for Heartland Blood Center's July blood drive. This year, a fully-equipped mobile unit will be parked in the City Hall parking lot on Tuesday July 8, 2008 from 3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Although advance scheduling is suggested, walk-ins are welcome.

     Earlier this month, a change in the Pace 747 Route extended certain weekday trips to the DuPage County Complex, West Chicago and the Charlestowne Mall. Additionally, all remaining weekday and all Saturday trips will end at the Wheaton Metra station.

The City of West Chicago reinforced its vehement opposition to the proposed acquisition of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway ("EJ&E") by the Canadian National Railway Company ("Canadian National") by passing a Resolution at the June 16, 2008 City Council meeting which authorized Mayor Michael B. Kwasman to execute an intergovernmental agreement to participate in a formal coalition that opposes the acquisition which is currently pending before the United States Surface Transportation Board.

     The City of West Chicago reinforced its vehement opposition to the proposed acquisition of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway ("EJ&E") by the Canadian National Railway Company ("Canadian National") by passing a Resolution at the June 16, 2008 City Council meeting which authorized Mayor Michael B. Kwasman to execute an intergovernmental agreement to participate in a formal coalition that opposes the acquisition which is currently pending before the United States Surface

     The City of West Chicago reinforced its vehement opposition to the proposed acquisition of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway ("EJ&E") by the Canadian National Railway Company ("Canadian National") by passing a Resolution at the June 16, 2008 City Council meeting which authorized Mayor Michael B. Kwasman to execute an intergovernmental agreement to participate in a formal coalition that opposes the acquisition which is currently pending before the United States Surface