Posted on: December 7, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: December 07, 2023
The 2023 Holly Days Parade was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who made this event happen. Pictures and videos can be viewed on the village photo gallery.
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General Press Releases
Posted on: December 6, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: December 6, 2023
The Village of Westmont has partnered with Downers Grove Township Senior Services for many years to provide residents with opportunities and information for seniors in our area. The Downers Grove Township ...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: December 6, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: December 6, 2023
The Village recently announced that Joseph Hennerfeind has been promoted to the position of Community Development Director. In this role, Hennerfeind will be responsible for managing al...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: December 5, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: December 5, 2023
The Westmont Police Department would like to remind residents about pet safety in cold weather. The Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act enables law enforcement to proactively address c...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: December 5, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: December 5, 2023
For many, the holidays can be the most difficult time of the year. A 2021 survey showed that 60% of all Americans feel their mental health is negatively impacted by the holidays. So if you find yourself fe...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: November 30, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: November 30, 2023
Westmont Police and Fire remind everyone - Do Not Hesitate - See It, Report It - Call 9-1-1.
“We want to encourage everyone to call 9-1-1 immediately if you witness an emergency or see something ...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: November 29, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: November 29, 2023
“As colder temperatures are upon us, we remind citizens to be prepared for winter weather,” said Westmont Fire Chief Steve Riley. “Working with the County...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: November 28, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: November 28, 2023
Westmont had a number of new commercial development projects in 2023. Following is a list of projects from the past year as well as items scheduled for 2024:
DOWNTOWN WESTMONT CENTRAL BUSINESS DI...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: November 22, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: November 22, 2023
Construction on the Pasquinelli Drive Street Lighting Improvements Project, which included Dark Sky initiative recommendations, is now complete. The project utilizes Dark Sky lighting strategies...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: November 22, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: November 22, 2023
At a recent board meeting, the Village of Westmont approved a Dementia Friendly Awareness Proclamation. Mary Ferguson from the Birches Assisted Living Center and Susan Frick from Rush Alzheimer’s Disease ...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: November 22, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: November 22, 2023
211 DuPage is a free, confidential information and referral service that can be accessed via phone and internet. 211 DuPage provides a convenient point of contact to local health and h...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: November 21, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: November 21, 2023
Amtrak has launched a customer survey to gather input regarding proposed design updates to the Chicago Union Station Concourse. The new design is intended to increase capacity and provide a high...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: November 20, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – UPDATED November 20, 2023
Holly Days is a month-long celebration of fun for the whole family hosted by a variety of Westmont organizations and public agencies. The highlight of the season is the Frosty & Friends Parade fo...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: November 20, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: November 20, 2023
Waste Management will provide their annual holiday tree pickup service January 2 to 12. There will not be any recycling/waste hauling collection on Monday, January 1, 2024 due to the h...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: November 20, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: November 20, 2023
Since 2014, the Westmont Public Library (WPL) has been regularly featuring the work of area artists. Over the past decade, more than 70 artists have been featured in the WPL Art Gallery. Next ye...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: November 17, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: November 17, 2023
At their November 16 meeting, the Westmont Village Board approved an employment agreement promoting Westmont Chief of Police Jim Gunther to the newly created position of Chief Public Safety Offi...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: November 16, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: November 16, 2023
Residents are encouraged to recycle their used vegetable cooking oil on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 25, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. To prepare your used oil for recycling, al...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: November 14, 2023
Westmont, Illinois -- Date Issued: November 14, 2023
“While the holidays are a wonderful time of year for friends and families, it is important to remember to be vigilant regarding fire safety,” said Westmont Fire Chief Steve Riley. “The end-of-year holida...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: November 13, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: November 13, 2023
Village of Westmont offices will be closed to the public on various holidays over the next several months. Following is the holiday schedule through the end of February 2024.
All Villag...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: November 9, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: November 9, 2023
On Monday, November 13, 2023, the Village of Westmont will begin accepting grant applications for the 2024 Downtown Incentive Program. The program provides matching grant funding for facade &...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: November 8, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: November 8, 2023
The Westmont Special Events not-for-profit organization and Creative Arts Network window mural program is gearing up for the winter. Dozens of businesses and local artists have participated in th...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: November 7, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: November 7, 2023; Republished December 5, 2023
As Phase 1 of the West Quincy Streetscape Project nears completion, the Village of Westmont is beginning to plan for Phase 2 of the project, which will encompass the section o...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: October 31, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: October 31, 2023
On October 28, the Westmont Police Department coordinated their participation in the semi-annual DEA National Drug Take Back Day event in Westmont. Westmont had two locations for the collection e...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: October 23, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: Oct. 23, 2023
On Saturday, October 14, the Westmont Fire Department celebrated its 100th Anniversary with an open house at Johanik Fire Station Headquarters, 6015 S. Cass Avenue. In spite of poor weather, the eve...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: October 23, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: Oct. 23, 2023
At the October 19 Village Board meeting, Westmont High School Senior Josh Graham provided an update regarding his Eagle Scout project. For more than a year, Graham has been working with Village staf...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: October 23, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: Oct. 23, 2023
At the Police Safety Committee meeting on October 20, two members of the Westmont Police Department were honored for their years of service to the community. Congratulations to Sergeant Timothy Radtke for his...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: October 23, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: Oct. 23, 2023
At a recent board meeting, the Westmont Village Board approved a Proclamation in support of CUSD201 students for their advocacy of Ukraine. At the meeting, Westmont High School student Natasha Shamarina-Ege s...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: October 18, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: October 18, 2023
The Village of Westmont is once again teaming up with Elgin Recycling to provide a holiday lights recycling collection in the Village of Westmont. Collection containers will be placed at the Joha...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: October 18, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: October 18, 2023
To help prevent flooding and clogged sewers, residents are asked to help keep all excess fallen leaves cleared from their yards, gutters, and curbs. Maintaining your property and raking leaves al...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: October 18, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: October 18, 2023
The Westmont Fire Department reminds residents that when you change your clocks for daylight savings time on Sunday, November 5, it’s also time to check your smoke alarms.
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General Press Releases
Posted on: October 17, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: October 17, 2023
Holly Days is a month-long celebration of fun for the whole family hosted by a variety of Westmont organizations and public agencies. The highlight of the season is the Frosty & Friends Parad...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: October 17, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: Oct. 17, 2023
The Westmont Village Hall and Village Department offices will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2023 in observance of Veterans Day. Normal business hours for the Village Hall and Village Departments...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: October 16, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: Oct. 16, 2023
Wicked West Fest is a month-long celebration of fall and Halloween-themed fun during the month of October in Westmont. One of the Wicked West Fest activities is the Scarecrow Decorating Contest, which invites...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: October 13, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: October 13, 2023
Due to the construction on West Quincy Street, the Village of Westmont After-Hours Payment Drop Box and the Downers Grove Sanitary District Drop Box, which were previously located near the west s...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: October 13, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: Oct. 13, 2023
There have been a number of construction projects in Westmont this year. Following are updates regarding several of these projects.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS UPDATE
WEST QUINCY STREETSCAPE PROJECT
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General Press Releases
Posted on: October 11, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: October 11, 2023
Annually, the Village of Westmont promotes Halloween recommendations in an effort to help ensure citizen safety while trick-or-treating. Following are this year’s guidelines.
TRICK-OR-TR...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: October 10, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: Oct. 10, 2023
The Westmont Police Department is hosting a Winter Coat Drive now through November 30, 2023. All coats collected will be donated to the People's Resource Center. Gently used or new coats can be dropp...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: October 9, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: Oct. 9, 2023
The Westmont Environmental Improvement Committee (EIC) is coordinating a new activity for this year’s Wicked West Fest Trick Or Treat Trail event. The Grand Prize Pumpkin Game will be held ...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: October 6, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: October 6, 2023
At their October 5, 2023 meeting, the Westmont Village Board approved a proclamation recognizing October as Arts DuPage Month. Deborah Venezia, Director of Arts DuPage, was present for the approval of the p...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: October 4, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: October 4, 2023
Citizens are encouraged to drop off their unwanted and unused prescription drugs in drop boxes located in lobbies of the Westmont Police Department at 500 N. Cass Avenue, and the Westmont Fire Department at...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: October 3, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: Oct. 3, 2023
The Westmont Public Works Department is currently installing three weather station devices throughout the community to assist with tracking weather conditions in real time. These devices will help Village staf...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: October 2, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: Oct. 2, 2023
The Westmont Environmental Improvement Committee (EIC) is once again hosting a Pumpkin Composting Collection Event on the Saturday after Halloween. This year’s event will be held Saturday, November 4...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: September 28, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: Sept. 28, 2023
Earlier this year, the Village of Westmont Board of Trustees awarded a contract to Chicago-based Duncan Associates to conduct a review and update of the Village of Westmont Zoning Ordinance. The goal of this...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: September 26, 2023
Westmont, Illinois -- Date Issued: September 26, 2023
The Alzheimer’s Association will be hosting a monthly support group for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The group will meet on the first Thursday of each mon...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: September 26, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: September 26, 2023
The DuPage County Community Services Department, as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program in DuPage County, is pleased to announce that funds are available to assist income-eligible households w...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: September 26, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: September 26, 2023
At their September 21 meeting, the Westmont Village Board approved a National Suicide Prevention + Action Month Proclamation (N.S.P.A.M.P.) declaring September as National Suicide Prevention month in the...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: September 20, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: Sept. 20, 2023
The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) recently confirmed the first two human deaths due to West Nile virus (WNV) in DuPage County (Addison and West Chicago) in 2023. There have been 6 human cases report...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: September 19, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: Sept. 19, 2023; Resent: Sept. 28, 2023
BNSF will perform railroad crossing and station track improvements in Westmont on Saturday, Sept. 30, and on Sunday, Oct. 1. The Cass Avenue RxR crossing will be closed on S...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: September 7, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: September 7, 2023
Westmont Village Hall and Village Department offices will be closed, Monday, October 9, 2023. Normal business hours for the Village Hall and Village Departments will resume on Tuesday, October 1...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: August 29, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: August 29, 2023; Resent: November 27, 2023
As part of the contract between the Village of Westmont and Waste Management, there will be free leaf collection beginning Monday, November 6 and ending on Friday, December 1. Res...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: August 22, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 22, 2023
There will be BNSF construction work at both the railroad crossing at Cass Avenue as well as the Westmont Train Station on Saturday and Sunday, August 26 & 27. During this time, the Westmont t...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: August 22, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 22, 2023; Updated: August 25, 2023
The National Weather Service; has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Tuesday, August 22, Wednesday, August 23, and Thursday, August 24. The Westmont Fire and Police Dep...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: August 21, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 21, 2023
The Village of Westmont received notice from Waste Management that recycling, garbage and other pickups scheduled for Wednesday, August 23 and Thursday, August 24 will begin early at 6:00 a.m. due...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: August 21, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 21, 2023
The Village of Westmont contracts with Clarke Mosquito Management to help control adult mosquito populations. As part of Clarke’s comprehensive mosquito management program, com...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: August 18, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: August 18, 2023
The Westmont Fire Department will be participating in the annual Silent Parade on Friday, October 13, 2023 at 7 p.m. The parade is dedicated to firefighters and fire victims who have lost their lives due to...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: August 18, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: August 18, 2023
In the spring of 2022, the Westmont Public Library helped facilitate a new gardening club under the Westmont Grows program. From this initiative, the Westmont Garden Club (WGC) was created. The main goals o...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: August 17, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: August 16, 2023
The Westmont Public Library (WPL) is once again hosting their annual Monarch Festival. This year’s event will take place Saturday, September 23, 10 a.m to Noon at Ty Warner Park in the m...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: August 17, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: August 17, 2023; Updated: October 13, 2023
Mark your calendars and get ready for Wicked West Fest 2023. Wicked West Fest is a month-long festival of Fall and Halloween events and activities. Following a...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: August 16, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: August 16, 2023
Various DuPage County agencies as well as the DuPage Veteran’s Suicide Prevention Coalition will be hosting two events to help bring awareness to Veteran Suicide Prevention. Following is more info...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: August 16, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: August 16, 2023
"Last year was our first time coordinating the Endless Summer Car Show events,” said Kristina Kaniauskaite, Westmont Special Events Executive Director. "Working with classic car owners, ...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: August 16, 2023
Westmont, Illinois -- Date Issued: August 16, 2023
The Westmont Police Department will once again participate in the annual National Drug Take Back Day, sponsored by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. This year’s event will be hel...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: August 11, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 11, 2023
CUSD201 will once again be hosting Illinois Reads, which is a State-wide program that promotes life-long reading. Annually, this program promotes its mission and encourages readers of all ages fro...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: August 8, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: August 8, 2023
A Back to School Resource Fair for students in kindergarten through eighth-grade will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 12, at the Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza. Free scho...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: August 8, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: August 8, 2023
The Westmont Police Department will be offering two community outreach programs, each with the goal of creating positive interactions with the public and sharing information regarding the duties and responsi...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: August 7, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: August 7, 2023
The Westmont Police Department wants to remind everyone that school will soon be back in session and motorists need to pay particular attention to students walking to and from school. School days c...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: August 4, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: August 4, 2023
Early this morning, shortly after 5:30 a.m., Mayor Ron Gunter participated in a fun on-air segment on WGN-TV Channel 9 in which the Mayor and the station celebrated Traffic Reporter Sarah Jindra on her last ...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: August 4, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 4, 2023
On August 2, 2023, Lyell Clarke, CEO of Clarke Mosquito, presented a $15,000 Give To Tomorrow grant to the Village of Westmont and the Village of Clarendon Hills for the Richmond Education Gardens ...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: August 2, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 2, 2023
As an official Dementia-Friendly community, the Village of Westmont, Westmont Public Library, and other public agencies continue to promote education and awareness op...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: August 1, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 1, 2023
The next Westmont Special Events and Creative Arts Network window mural program theme will be ‘Fall In Love With Art’. With the program closing in...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: July 28, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: July 28, 2023
Westmont Village Hall and Village Department offices will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2023. Normal business hours for the Village Hall and Village Departments will resume on Tuesday...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: July 27, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: July 27, 2023
DuPage County is seeking resident input on its new strategic plan. The strategic plan will guide the County through 2029 and will serve as a blueprint for the County’s mission, vision, and financial...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: July 27, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: July 27, 2023
On August 16 at 1 p.m., DuPage County WorkNet Center and the Westmont Library will host the Skill Up Westmont Program, which will offer residents a chance to review career resources including up to $10,000 fo...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: July 26, 2023
Westmont, Illinois -- Date Issued: July 26, 2023
The Westmont Police Department, partnering with local business Docu-Shred Inc., will co-host a paper shredding event to benefit Special Olympics Illinois. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 21, 202...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: July 25, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: July 25, 2023; Re-Published: Oct. 9, 2023
The Westmont Fire Department has scheduled its 100th Anniversary Open House Event for Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Johanik Fire Dept. Headquarters, 6015...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: July 25, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: July 25, 2023; Updated: September, 18, 2023
The Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau has rescheduled its 11th annual Pets in the Park event. The event will be held on Sunday, September 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: July 19, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: July 19, 2023; Updated: Sept. 22, 2023
The Electronics and More Recycling events hosted by the Westmont Environmental Improvement Committee (EIC) have been very successful and well attended. The last event held i...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: July 18, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: July 18, 2023
The Westmont Finance Department was recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada. &am...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: July 17, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: July 17, 2023; Updated Sept. 19, 2023
NOTE: On Sept. 19, 2023, an additional news release regarding this item was published confirming that construction work has been scheduled for Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, 2023.
As part of th...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: July 17, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: July 17, 2023
The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) has confirmed the first mosquito batches to test positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) this year in Dupage County, and is reminding residents to protect themselves from...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: July 14, 2023
Westmont, Illinois -- Date Issued: July 14, 2023
Several members of the Westmont Fire Department received promotions at the July 13, 2023 Administration Finance meeting.
Mayor Ron Gunter and Trustee Marie Johanik-Guzzo swore in the following individuals wit...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: June 23, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: June 23, 2023
The Village of Westmont is dedicated to providing residents and businesses with a dependable supply of safe drinking water. Each year, the Village of Westmont publishes the Consumer Confid...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: June 21, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: June 21, 2023
“There are too many instances in which we learn after the fact that people hesitated calling 9-1-1 in an emergency situation,” said Fire Chief Steve Riley. “In an emergency situa...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: June 16, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: June 16, 2023
Every year, there are numerous community improvement and construction projects that may impact nearby residents as well as the general public. The Village of Westmont has a Construction Updates info...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: June 15, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: June 15, 2023
At the June 12 Westmont Environmental Improvement Committee (EIC) meeting, Trustee Bruce Barker and Mike Brink from Waste Management (WM) presented the Green Recycling Contest Awards to Westmont bus...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: June 12, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: June 12, 2023
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fireworks started an estimated 12,264 fires in 2021, including 2,082 structure fires, 316 vehicle fires, and 9,866 outside and other fir...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: June 8, 2023
Westmont, Illinois -- Date Issued: June 8, 2022
On June 2, 2023, EMS Director Captain Lynn Dralle completed her final shift with the Westmont Fire Department after 30 years of service to the community. Dralle’s retirement ceremony inclu...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: June 8, 2023
Westmont, Illinois -- Date Issued: June 8, 2023
Several members of the Westmont Fire Department received promotions at the June 1, 2023 Fire Public Safety Committee meeting.
Mayor Ron Gunter and Trustee Marie Johanik-Guzzo swore in the following individuals...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: June 7, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: June 7, 2023
UPDATED June 14, 2023
As part of the BNSF railroad crossing and station track improvements in Westmont, the Cass Avenue crossing will be closed on July 8. On this date, the crossing is expec...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: June 7, 2023
Westmont, Illinois -- Date Issued: June 7, 2023
At the June 1, 2023 Fire Public Safety Committee meeting, members of the Westmont Fire Department were presented with the 2023 Joseph R. Hartmann, M.D. Award of Excellence, which is awarded annually to a depa...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: June 6, 2023
Westmont, Illinois -- Date Issued: June 6, 2023
The Westmont Police Department provides a wide range of services for our citizens. Below are just a few of the services available.
SAFE EXCHANGE ZONEThe Police Department has a designated Safe Exchan...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: June 2, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: June 2, 2023
“The Taste of Westmont is one of Westmont’s wonderful summer events and we invite everyone to come to downtown Westmont July 13th through 16th to enjoy this festival that offers s...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: June 2, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: June 2, 2023
At the June 1, 2023 Fire Public Safety Committee meeting, Fire Deputy Chief Jim Fitzgerald was recognized as the recipient of the 2022 Public Service Award, which is given to a Village of Westmont em...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: May 25, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: May 25, 2023
May 26, 2023 ** UPDATE - Weather permitting, the community-wide mosquito larviciding treatment has been rescheduled for May 30, 2023.
The Village of Westmont contracts with Clarke M...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: May 25, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: May 25, 2023
Waste Management, the company with which the Village of Westmont contracts for a variety of services including recycling, waste hauling, composting. and brush-pick-up, has recently implemented a new automated ...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: May 16, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: May 16, 2023
The theme for the Summer Window Mural Program will be Fun In The Sun. Businesses interested in participating can sign up online. “Since the development of the...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: May 8, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: May 8, 2023
The Westmont Park District has a number of fun summer activities. Following are just some of the programs and events on their schedule.
CHALK IT UP!S...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: May 5, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: May 5, 2023
BNSF has scheduled work on the railroad crossing at Cass Avenue beginning Friday morning, May 19. The work is expected to take 9 days and the crossing is scheduled to reopen in the afternoon of Saturd...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: May 5, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: May 5, 2023
At the May 4, 2023 Village of Westmont Board Meeting, Trustees Marie Johanik-Guzzo, Linda Liddle and Steve Nero were sworn into office. Trustees Johnik-Guzzo and Liddle are returning to serv...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: April 26, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: April 26, 2023
On April 24, 2023, Westmont resident and business owner Tracey Valerio Spotts was named the 2022 Westmont Citizen of the Year at the annual Westmont Community Awards Dinner, hosted by the Westmont ...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: April 21, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: April 21, 2023
Water and Garbage rates update annually. The garbage rate is based on the ongoing contract with Waste Management. The water distribution rate increases are related to various factors including fee ...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: April 19, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: April 19, 2023
Construction has started on the West Quincy Streetscape Project. The project will be under construction throughout the Summer and is expected to be completed by Fall ...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: April 14, 2023
Westmont, Illinois -- Date Issued: April 14, 2023
At a special Budget Workshop meeting held on Thursday, April 13, Finance Director Jamie Cunningham and Assistant Village Manager Spencer Parker reviewed the proposed village budget for 2023-2024 with the vi...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: April 13, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: April 13, 2023; UPDATED: May 18, 2023
In celebration of their 100th Anniversary in 2023, the Westmont Fire Department is hosting a pancake breakfast on Saturday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to Noon at the Fire & Poli...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: April 11, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: April 11, 2023
At a recent board meeting, the Village approved a lighting project on Pasquinelli Drive that will utilize Dark Sky lighting strategies through fixtures complying with the color temperature and shie...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: April 11, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: April 11, 2023
In conjunction with services provided by Waste Management, Westmont has a residential compost and yard waste collection program that operates annually from April through mid-December. Compost and y...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: April 6, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: April 6, 2023
Last year, the U.S. introduced 988 as the new Suicide & Crisis Lifeline phone number. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7 call, text, and chat access to trained crisis counselors w...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: April 4, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: April 4, 2023
The Westmont Fire Department wants to share some safety tips for our citizens to keep in mind.
May Is National Child Passenger Safety Month
- Buckle all children ages 12 and younger seated in the back s...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: March 23, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: March 23, 2023
April Is National Safe Digging Month and JULIE, Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators, wants to remind everyone to call 811 before you dig or do any excavation of any kind. JULIE, Inc. ...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: March 22, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: March 22, 2023
To assist Westmont residents with specific Hyundai and Kia vehicles that have recently become a target of theft, the Westmont Police Department is distributing free steering wheel locks. ...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: March 10, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: March 10, 2023
At the Fire Public Safety Committee meeting on Thursday, March 9, Fire Chief Steve Riley recognized Fire Department personnel for their excellent service. T...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: March 10, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: March 10, 2023
The Westmont Fire Department reminds residents that when you change your clocks for daylight savings time on Sunday, March 12, then it is also time to check your smoke alarms.
NEW SMOKE DE...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: March 8, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: March 8, 2023
The Westmont Police Department will be hosting their inaugural golf outing fundraiser to support Special Olympics Illinois on Friday, September 15, 2023. The event will be held at Village Greens of ...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: March 7, 2023
Westmont, Illinois -- Date Issued: March 7, 2023
The Westmont Police Department and Dunkin’ will once again participate in the annual Cop on a Rooftop program. This year’s event is scheduled for Friday, May 19, 5 a.m. to Noon at partici...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: March 7, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: March 7, 2023
The Spring Window Mural Program will feature the theme of “Kindness”. “This has been a very successful program,” said...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: March 6, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: March 6, 2023
Please note - This program is full for 2023.
Residents, businesses, and organizations can sign up to participate in the Adopt-A-Planter Program. The program asks for citizens to get involved with the...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: March 6, 2023
Westmont, Illinois -- Date Issued: March 6, 2023
The Westmont Police Department, partnering with local business Docu-Shred, will co-host a paper shredding event to benefit Special Olympics Illinois. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 20...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: March 2, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: March 2, 2023
The Westmont Police Department will once again participate in the annual National Drug Take Back Day, sponsored by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. This year’s event will be held on Saturday...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: February 16, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: February 16, 2023
To celebrate Arbor Day, the Village of Westmont Environmental Improvement Committee (EIC) is coordinating its annual tree seedling giveaway. Residents will be able to sign up online to request t...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: February 14, 2023
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: February 14, 2023
“We’re very excited to be part of this project that shines a spotlight on my father, blues legend Muddy Waters,” said Mercy Morganfield, who is also the executor of...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: February 9, 2023
Westmont, Illinois -- Date Issued: February 9, 2023
The Village of Westmont contracts with Waste Management to provide a variety of services. In 2023, Westmont’s Yard Waste, Brush, and Composting Pick-up Programs will begin on Monday, April 3 and...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: February 7, 2023
Westmont, Illinois -- Date Issued: February 7, 2023
As an official Dementia-Friendly community, the Village of Westmont, Westmont Public Library, and other public agencies continue to promote education and awareness opportunities to engage the public regar...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: January 30, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: January 30, 2023
At the January 26, 2023 Village Board meeting, retiring CUSD201 Superintendent Kevin Carey received a Mayor’s Appreciation Award from Village of Westmont Mayor Ron Gunter. Carey will be...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: January 18, 2023
Westmont, Illinois -- Date Issued: January 18, 2023
The Village of Westmont has partnered with Downers Grove Township Senior Services for many years to provide residents with opportunities and information for seniors in our area. The Downers Grove Township...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: January 18, 2023
Westmont, Illinois - Date Issued: January 18, 2023
Metra recently launched metratracker.com, which is a new real-time website that allows customers to see precisely where their train is and when they will reach their station. Customers can also use metratr...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: January 12, 2023
Westmont, Illinois -- Date Issued: January 12, 2023
The Village of Westmont recently published a new webpage that features GIS maps of Westmont. GIS, or geographic information systems, are computer-based tools used to store, visualize, analyze, a...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: January 10, 2023
Westmont, Illinois -- Date Issued: January 10, 2023
NAMI of DuPage, along with NAMI Metro Suburban and Community Memorial Foundation, is offering online and in-person Mental Health First Aid classes. Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based c...
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General Press Releases
Posted on: January 9, 2023
Westmont, Illinois -- Date Issued: January 9, 2023
With the start of a new year, many people will set goals and begin to make plans to update their homes and businesses. The Village appreciates these updates and wants to be sure they are done in ...
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