Westmont, Illinois – October 21, 2025
Westmont Village Board recently approved a contract with CP2 Consulting to help the Village prepare a strategic plan, which will help set goals and priorities for the community.
“With our new Village…
Westmont, Illinois — Date Issued: September 11, 2025
The Westmont Police Department will once again participate in the National Drug Take Back Day, sponsored by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. This year’s event will be held on…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 15, 2025
The Westmont Library, Village of Westmont, Westmont Public Works, and the Westmont Environmental Improvement Committee (EIC) is once again hosting a Pumpkin Composting Collection Event on the Saturday after…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: October 13, 2025
As part of the month-long Wicked West Fest Celebration, Westmont Special Events is coordinating its annual Halloween Home & Business Decorating Contest. If you or someone you know has decorated your ho…
Westmont, Illinois — Date Issued: October 7, 2025
Street and sidewalk repairs are an on-going maintenance reality in the Midwest. Over the last 3 years, the Village of Westmont has spent over $4.25 million on these maintenance issues including 82,700 squa…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: October 2, 2025
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 two locat…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: October 3, 2025
To help prevent flooding and clogged sewers, residents are asked to help keep excess fallen leaves cleared from their yards and away from gutters and curbs. Maintaining your property and raking fa…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: September 2, 2025
The Village of Westmont Environmental Improvement Committee is once again partnering with eWorks, Flat Can Recycling, and DuPage County to give the community and area citizens an opportunity to properly d…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: October 2, 2025
Downers Grove Township serves a total of 10 area communities including the majority of Westmont residents. The Downers Grove Township Center is located at 4341 Saratoga Avenue in Downers Grove. The Village …
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: September 29, 2025
The Westmont Tree Planting Incentive Program encourages residents to plant trees on their private properties. The intent of the program is to increase Westmont’s tree canopy cover and species d…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: September 3, 2025
As part of the contract between the Village of Westmont and Flood Bros., there will be FREE leaf collection beginning Monday, November 3 and ending on Saturday, November 29. Residents will be allowed to p…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 7, 2025
Westmont Village Hall and Village Department offices will be closed, Monday, October 13, 2025. Normal business hours for the Village Hall and Village Departments will resume on Tuesday, October 14,…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 15, 2025 – *UPDATED September 17, 2025 – * UPDATED October 17, 2025
Mark your calendars and get ready for Wicked West Fest 2025. Wicked West Fest is a month-long celebration of Fall and Halloween events and activiti…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: September 3, 2025
The FMC Natatorium, located at 275 Plaza Drive at Ty Warner Park in Westmont, will be hosting the 2025 Swimming World Cup on October 17-19, 2025. The event is one of only three Swimming World Cu…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: October 14, 2025
Westmont Special Events will once again coordinate and host the Wicked West Fest Costume Contest. Everyone is invited to dress up for Halloween and come to downtown Westmont on October 18 at 10:15 a.m. to …
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 19, 2025
The Westmont Fire Department has scheduled its Annual Open House Event for Saturday, September 20, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Johanik Fire Department Headquarters, 6015 S. Cass Avenue. The event will fe…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 21, 2025
Westmont Public Works is hosting an Oak-toberfest Program at NEAT Kitchen + Bar, 246 N. Cass Ave., on Friday, October 3, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. This event is for any resident who would like to receive ONE f…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: September 3, 2025
The Westmont Special Events Corporation (WSEC) is an independent, volunteer-driven, not-for-profit organization that coordinates and assists with more than 50 recreation opportunities and community events…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: September 17, 2025
The DuPage County Community Services Department, as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program in DuPage County, has announced that funds are available to assist income-eligible households …
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: September 29, 2025
People's Resource Center (PRC) in Westmont is in need of volunteers. PRC provides services and resources including food, clothing, and other support, to help residents in need. At this…
Westmont, Illinois — Date Issued: September 11, 2025
The Village of Westmont publishes and distributes the Westmont Community News Magazine to every address in Westmont six times a year. The news magazine features recent village news, municipal programs a…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 11, 2025
As an official Dementia-Friendly community, the Village of Westmont, Westmont Public Library (WPL), and other public agencies continue to promote education and aware…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 26, 2025
The front entrance of Village Hall at 31 W. Quincy Street is temporarily closed due to construction related to ADA improvements. Construction is expected to continue over the next several weeks and be compl…
Westmont, Illinois — Date Issued: February 7, 2025; Updated: August 28, 2025
The Westmont Police Department, partnering with area business Cutting Edge Document Destruction, Inc., will co-host two paper shredding events in 2025 to benefit Special Olympics…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: September 30, 2025
This year’s Westmont Senior Resource Expo is scheduled for Thursday, October 2 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday, October 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Westmont Park Dist…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 5, 2025
Westmont Special Events and Creative Arts Network will be coordinating their business window mural program for the fall. This program creates opportunities for local businesses to have creative and…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: September 05, 2025
“Our Endless Summer Car Show events create an opportunity for us to bring the excitement of our Cruisin’ Night car shows to some of our residents who live in senior care facilities an…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: September 5, 2025
At the September 4, 2025 Police Public Safety meeting, Westmont Police Chief Brian Gruen presented several awards to Westmont Police Officers.
The Chief’s Recognition Commendation Award was prese…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: September 5, 2025
At their September 4 meeting, the Westmont Village Board approved a National Suicide Prevention + Action Week Proclamation (N.S.P.A.M.P.) declaring September 7 through 13, 2025 as National Suicide Prevent…
Westmont, Illinois — Date Issued: September 5, 2025
At a recent meeting, the Westmont Village Board approved a proclamation proclaiming Sept. 12 as National Police Woman Day 2025. “We are proud of the women who serve as part of the Westmont Poli…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 8, 2025
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…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 26, 2025
The DuPage Public Health Department has confirmed a second human case of West Nile Virus in DuPage County with the most recent case being a Westmont resident.
The Villa…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 29, 2025
The entertainment schedule for the new Vision & Vibe Fest has been announced. The Vision & Vibe Fest is a celebration of all things creative and artistic. The fest is scheduled for September 13 &…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: September 15, 2025
The Village of Westmont contracts with Clarke Mosquito Management to help control mosquitoes in both their adult and larval stages. As part of Clarke’s comprehensive mosquito manageme…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 22, 2025
At the August 21 Village Board meeting, Mayor Nero swore in Michael Weibler as the new Village of Westmont Deputy Chief of Police.
Weibler has served with the Westmont Police Department since 2001. He served…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: July 22, 2025
The Westmont Police Department will be offering two community Police Academy outreach programs, each with the goal of creating positive interactions with the public and sharing information regarding the dutie…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 14, 2025
At their recent meeting, the Village Board approved comprehensive text amendments to the Westmont Zoning Ordinance, which had been recommended for approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission …
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 6, 2025
The Village of Westmont has recently introduced another convenient way for citizens to pay their Village utility bills, which includes payments for water service and recycling/garbage collection. There is no…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 22, 2025
At approximately 12:07 AM, on August 22, 2025, Westmont Police Department Officers were called to a crash at 33 N. Cass Avenue. Upon arrival officers located a vehicle that had crashed into the building. It…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 21, 2025
At 5:24 p.m., Westmont Fire and Police Departments received a call regarding a house fire at 1130 Buttonwood Drive. First responders arrived at 5:27 p.m. and confirmed that the fire had extended to 1126 But…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 21, 2025
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 8, 2025
At the August 7, 2025 Village of Westmont Fire Public Safety Committee meeting, Fire Chief Steve Riley recognized Fire Department personnel for their excellent service as well as announced staff pr…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: May 12, 2025
“This week, the Village will begin improvements to the front and rear entrances of our Village Hall,” said Amy Ries, Director of Public Works. “Once completed, the main entrance to this building will be more a…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 8, 2025
At the August 7 Fire Public Safety committee meeting, Deputy Fire Chief James Fitzgerald was recognized for recently achieving the designation of Chief EMS Officer (CEMSO). Fitzgerald is now one of…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: July 18, 2025
Westmont Village Hall and all Village Department offices will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025. Normal business hours for the Village Hall and Village Departments will resume on Tue…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: June 6, 2025
A new event that celebrates all things creative and artistic with a local flair is being coordinated by the Village of Westmont. The new Vision & Vibe Fest has been scheduled for Saturday and Sun…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: July 18, 2025
On Thursday, August 14, Westmont Special Events and the Westmont Fire Department will co-host the Westmont Cruisin’ Nights Fire Truck Night. The event will be held on Cass Avenue in downtown Westmon…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: August 14, 2025
Westmont Public Library (WPL) is once again hosting their annual Monarch Festival. This year’s event will take place Saturday, September 6, 10 a.m to Noon at Ty Warner Park in the main pavilion of…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: July 7, 2025
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: July 1, 2025
The Westmont Police Department has scheduled their National Night Out event for Tuesday, August 5, 5 to 8 p.m. at Ty Warner Park. The event will be held in the pavilion off Burr Oak Drive. National N…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: July 28, 2025
“I want to thank our staff, Planning & Zoning Commissioners, area developers, and local citizens for their participation in this process,” said Joe Hennerfeind, Community Dev…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: July 25, 2025
At the July 24 Village Board meeting, Mayor Steve Nero swore in Brian Gruen as the new Village of Westmont Chief of Police. Gruen is filling the vacancy created when former Police Chief Jim Gunther became Wes…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: June 28, 2025
The annual Westmont Community Garage Sales, coordinated by the Westmont Special Events organization, are scheduled for August 1, 2 and 3. This is an event that encourages the entire community to host their ga…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: July 29, 2025
Each year, the Westmont Special Events Corporation (WSEC) organizes a Community-Wide Garage Sale event encouraging residents to hold their garage sales during the same weekend to provide an excellent opportun…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: July 28, 2025 – Updated July 29, 2025
The Village of Westmont contracts with Clarke Mosquito Management to help control mosquitoes in both their adult and larval stages. As part of Clarke’s comprehensive mosquito managemen…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: July 18, 2025
The Westmont Police Department will be hosting their annual golf fundraiser to support Special Olympics Illinois on Friday, September 12. The event will be held at Village Greens of Woodridge, 1575 …
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: July 11, 2025
Beginning Monday, July 14, there will be construction on West Quincy Street adjacent to the Village Hall. The contractor will begin sidewalk and pavement removal as well as the placing of tree prote…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: June 20, 2025
The Village of Westmont recently announced the creation of a new arts festival called Vision & Vibe Fest, which will be held September 13 & 14 at Veterans Memorial Park in Westmont. The even…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: June 3, 2025
Westmont Cruisin' Nights & Street Fair, hosted by the Westmont Special Events Corporation (NFP), will take place on Thursdays in June, July, and August from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown …
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: July 2, 2025
On Thursday, July 17, vehicles from the Westmont Public Works Department will be featured at Westmont Cruisin’ Nights Truck Night. The event will be held on Cass Avenue in downtown Westmont from 5 to…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: June 27, 2025
The Village of Westmont recently hosted a fourth Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) meeting to review proposed comprehensive updates to the Westmont Zoning Ordinance. A fifth public hearing has …
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: June 23, 2025
The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) recently confirmed the first mosquito batches to test positive for West Nile virus (WNV) this year in DuPage County. County health officials encourage resi…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: June 18, 2025
The Westmont Park District has scheduled several Movies Under The Stars and Concerts In The Park events for this Summer. Following are several upcoming events:
MOVIES UNDER THE STARSAll Movies Under …
Westmont, Illinois — Date Issued: May 28, 2025
As previously promoted, starting June 1, 2025, Flood Bros. will no longer accept last year’s expired garbage and yard waste stickers. Only current garbage stickers (purple in color) and current yard…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: July 24, 2025
At 2:17 p.m., Westmont emergency services received a call regarding smoke coming from a detached garage at 408 N. Grant Street in Westmont. First responders arrived at 2:20 p.m. to confirm the report and bega…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: July 17, 2025
With deepest sympathy, the Village of Westmont shares the sad news that former Village Manager Raymond P. Botch recently passed away on July 10, 2025.
Ray followed in the footsteps of his father as a Municipal…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: June 11, 2025
The Village Board has authorized an increase in the Village’s local non-home rule sales tax from 0.50% to 1%, which will go into effect on July 1, 2025. With this update, the Village&r…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: June 18, 2025
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fireworks started an estimated 31,302 fires in 2022, including 3,504 structure fires, 887 vehicle fires, and 26,492 outside and other fi…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: June 23, 2025
The Westmont Finance Department was recently notified that they were being awarded the Certificate of Achievement Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The V…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: April 7, 2025
The Westmont Tree Planting Incentive Program encourages residents to plant trees on their private properties. The intent of the program is to increase Westmont’s tree canopy cover and species divers…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: June 18, 2025
After last night’s storm, the Village of Westmont would like to remind residents that Flood Brothers provides a weekly Brush Pickup Program.
Each week, residents have the opportunity to put…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: June 5, 2025
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 Confidence Report…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: June 16, 2025
The Village of Westmont recently hosted a third Planning & Zoning Commission meeting to review proposed comprehensive updates to the Westmont Zoning Ordinance. This is the first comprehensive up…
Westmont, Illinois — Date Issued: June 13, 2025
The 2025 Independence Day Celebration, co-hosted by the Westmont Park District and the Village of Westmont, will be held at Ty Warner Park on Friday, July 4, starting at 4 p.m. and concluding with fireworks,…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: June 16, 2025
On Thursday, June 19, the Westmont Police Department and Westmont Special Events will co-host Police Squad Car Night at Westmont Cruisin’ Nights. The event will be held on Cass Avenue in downtown We…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: June 23, 2025
“Westmont is well-known for its incredible community events,” said Mayor Steve Nero. “One of the highlights of our summer schedule is definitely the Taste of Westmont. …
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: April 30, 2025
The Westmont Special Events Corporation and the Creative Arts Network initiative are excited to announce the Summer Window Mural Program. This program, which will run from June through August, invi…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: June 6, 2025
“The Village is always eager to connect with the community and help people get involved,” said Mayor Steve Nero. “Westmont has always had great volunteerism, and we&…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: May 30, 2025
At their May 29 meeting, the Westmont Village Board approved a $105,000 matching grant using the Downtown Incentive Program (DIP). The grant was awarded to KIDVEST LLC, which is planning to open a new pre-scho…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: June 19, 2025 *edited July 2, 2025
This year, the Westmont Fire and Police Departments are hosting their 3-day Kids Safety Camp, which is scheduled for August 4, 5 & 6, 2025. The camp will be held fr…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: January 23, 2025
Westmont Special Events, the independent, not-for-profit organization that oversees coordination of Taste of Westmont, Cruisin’ Nights, Creative Arts Network, and other community events, has rece…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: May 9, 2025 – Re-published June, 11, 2025
The Village of Westmont has hosted two special Planning & Zoning Commission meetings, the first on April 23 and a second meeting on May 6, to review proposed comprehe…
Westmont, Illinois — Date Issued: May 30, 2025
At the May 29 Village Board Meeting, Mayor Steve Nero and the entire village board thanked retiring Village Manager Steve May for his more than 35 years of service with the Village of Westmont.
“Stev…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: May 30, 2025
At their May 29 meeting, the Westmont Village Board approved a National Gun Violence Awareness Proclamation. The proclamation asks people across the United States to recognize National Gun Violence Awareness D…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: May 29, 2025
Responding to public feedback regarding traffic safety concerns near the intersection of Cass and Richmond, the Westmont Police Department has launched an educational and enforcement campaign to make…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: May 23, 2025
The Village of Westmont recently presented its State of the Village Address at the Hilton Chicago/Oakbrook Hills Resort. The event, hosted by the Westmont Chamber of Commerce, focused on current transitions an…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: May 15, 2025
As an official Dementia-Friendly community, the Village of Westmont, Westmont Public Library (WPL), and other public agencies continue to promote education and awareness opportunities to engage the p…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: March 5, 2025
Roadway, watermain, and other community improvement projects are important and beneficial for the entire community, however, during construction, they can be a challenge for both pedestrians and motorists. Th…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: April 21, 2025
Westmont is always busy with various economic development projects. Once a project has reached a stage in which up-to-date reporting is available, then the Village shares this information with the …
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: May 15, 2025
The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will be accepting applications now through 4:00 p.m. on June 25, 2025, for Police Officers. Persons interested in applying to become a Police Offic…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: April 28, 2025
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 Exchange Zone (…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: April 9, 2025
DuPage County recently announced the launch of Text-to-911, a vital emergency communication tool allowing residents to send text messages directly to 911 when calling is not possible.
“Text-to-911 is a cr…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: March 3, 2025
Homeowners and professional excavators in Illinois are reminded to contact JULIE at 8-1-1 or JULIEBeforeYouDig.com before every digging project, regardless of the size or depth. JULIE (Joint Utility…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: April 11, 2025
Updated garbage collection and water distribution fees will go into effect on May 1, 2025. Water distribution rate increases are related to various factors including fee adjustments by the DuPage W…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: May 1, 2025
At the May 1, 2025 Village of Westmont Board Meeting, Steve Nero was sworn in as the new Mayor of Westmont. Nero has served Westmont for the last 14 years as a Village Trustee. Over the years, he serv…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: April 18, 2025
On April 16, the Village of Westmont held a small group meeting with area homebuilders and developers to solicit feedback regarding perceptions of Westmont’s development and permitting process. The…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: April 25, 2025
At 1500 hours on April 25, 2025, Westmont Chief of Police Jim Gunther made his final 10-42 sign-off to conclude his official tenure with the Westmont Police Department. Gunther joined the Westmont …
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: April 18, 2025
At the April 17 Village Board meeting, Mayor Ron Gunter presented recognition awards to two dedicated public servants: Village Manager Steve May and Trustee Harold Barry III.
Manager May was honored with a se…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: February 19, 2025
Residents, businesses, and organizations are able to sign up and participate in the Adopt-A-Planter Program. The program invites citizens to get involved with the design and maintenance of villa…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: April 17, 2025
At the annual Westmont Community Awards Dinner held at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort on April 14, 2025, Joseph Moffa was named the 2024 Westmont Citizen of the Year. The Citizen of the Year Award…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: April 17, 2025
At the Westmont Community Awards Banquet on April 17, Michael Bueser was named the Westmont Public Servant of the Year.
“Mike has been a great asset to our Public Works team,&…
Westmont, Illinois — Date Issued: March 21, 2025; Updated April 11, 2025
In 2025, Westmont’s Yard Waste, Brush, and Composting Pick-up Programs, provided by Flood Brothers, will run from Monday, March 31 through Friday, December 12. Each of thes…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: March 14, 2025
The Westmont Village Hall and Village Department offices will be closed to the public on Friday, April 18, 2025 and Monday, May 26, 2025. Normal business hours for the Village Hall and Village Departments wi…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: May 5, 2025
The annual Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 26 at 10:30 a.m. in downtown Westmont. The parade will travel south on Cass Avenue through downtown Westmont before heading east on Richmond Street and…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued March 24, 2025
This year, the annual Race to the Flag 5K benefitting People’s Resource Center (PRC) will take place Memorial Day Weekend. The race is scheduled for Sunday, May 25 at Ty Warner Park in Wes…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: March 21, 2025; Re-Published May 23, 2025
The Westmont Lions Club invites everyone to Ty Warner Park in Westmont over Memorial Day weekend for the Spring Fling Festival. The Spring Fling is a free event complete …
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: April 3, 2025
The Westmont Public Works Department has scheduled an Open House for Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at their facility located at 155 E. Burlington Avenue. “We&rsqu…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: March 14, 2025
The Westmont Police Department and Dunkin will again participate in the annual Cop on a Rooftop campaign. This year’s event is scheduled for Friday, May 16, 5 a.m. to Noon at participating Dunkin&a…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: April 4, 2025
“Over the last several years, the Village has had internal discussions regarding the need for a new fire department headquarters,” said Village Manager Steve May. “The …
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: May 12, 2025
“As we let the public know about the various concerns regarding our Fire Department facility needs, we want to make sure we provide an opportunity to engage with our residents and answer questions,&rd…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: April 28, 2025
The Village of Westmont hosted a special Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on April 23 to review proposed comprehensive updates to the Westmont Zoning Ordinance. This is the first comprehensive update…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: April 7, 2025
Following their very successful fundraising campaign in 2024, the Westmont Police Department is planning to host a number of upcoming events to support and benefit Special Olympics Illinois.&nbs…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: March 20, 2025
The Westmont Park District has scheduled several Springtime events that offer fun and recreation for all ages. Following are several upcoming events:
SPRING PALETTE ART SHOWSunday, March 2…
Westmont, Illinois — Date Issued: March 4, 2025
At the March 3 Environmental Improvement Committee (EIC) meeting, Jim Kleinwachter from The Conservation Foundation, talked about the programs and mission for their organization as well as provided specific …
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: June 13, 2025
Cass Avenue is closed at the BNSF train crossing in downtown Westmont. No further details are available at this time. It is expected that Cass Avenue will reopen as soon as the trains resume.
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Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: February 11, 2025
As an official Dementia-Friendly community, the Village of Westmont, Westmont Public Library (WPL), and other public agencies continue to promote education and awareness opp…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: January 31, 2025
On Monday, February 3, 2025, the Village of Westmont will again be accepting grant applications for the Downtown Incentive Program. The purpose of the program is to provide grants to owners of do…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: February 12, 2025Reminder: April 5, 2025
The Village of Westmont Environmental Improvement Committee is once again partnering with eWorks, Flat Can Recycling, and DuPage County to give the community and area citizens an op…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: March 3, 2025
The Westmont Special Events Corporation, not-for-profit organization, and the Creative Arts Network initiative have announced their Spring Window Mural Program. The program invites local businesses …
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: February 12, 2025
The Westmont Environmental Improvement Committee (EIC) will host various guest speakers throughout the year at their monthly meetings, which are now held at the Westmont Public Library in the Kw…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: January 7, 2025
Downers Grove Township serves a total of 10 communities including the majority of Westmont residents. The Downers Grove Township Center, which is the location for senior services and programs, is located at…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: March 25, 2025
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: April 8, 2025
“This is a significant moment for our Village in terms of community development,” said Community Development Director Joe Hennerfeind. “While updates and changes to code are always ongoing based on evolving c…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: February 5, 2025
To celebrate Arbor Day, the Village of Westmont Environmental Improvement Committee (EIC) and the Westmont Public Works Department are working together to coordinate their annual tree seedling gi…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: April 22, 2025
Today, at 6:31 p.m., the Westmont Fire Department received a call that a pedestrian was struck by a westbound METRA BNSF commuter train near the Westmont Train Depot. The Westmont Fire Department arrived at …
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: March 4, 2025
Westmont Public Library is hosting its annual Gardening Expo on Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. The event will include local gardening vendors, educational groups sharing information an…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: March 12, 2025
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 wil…
Westmont, Illinois — Date Issued: April 15, 2025
The Taiwanese American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Chicago (TECO) and the New Era Culture and Education Foundation are hosting a special cultural event featuring a rare and exciting performance by the in…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: March 18, 2025
The Westmont Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the annual Westmont Community Awards Dinner at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort on April 14, 2025. This event honors the recipients of the numerous a…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: March 28, 2025
Political and other corrugated plastic and cardboard yard signs will be collected for recycling at the Westmont Electronics & More Recycling Event on Saturday, April 5, 8 a.m. to noon at 31 W. Quincy Str…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: February 6, 2025
At the February 6 Village Board meeting, Village Manager Steve May announced his intention to retire from the position of Village Manager on June 1 of this year. For w…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: February 28, 2025
Registered voters will have the opportunity to vote in the Spring Consolidated Election on April 1, 2025. Following are some of the local elections that will be on the ballot:
VILLAGE O…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: February 28, 2025
“For the last several years, our efforts to protect the habitat of local pollinators have gone well,” said Environmental Improvement Committee (EIC) Chair Bruce Barker. &…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: January 8, 2025
The Westmont Fire Department is once again hosting its Citizens Fire Academy (CFA) this spring. The classes will be held in person at the Johanik Fire Station Headquarters, 6015 S. Cass Avenue. Th…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: January 13, 2025
The Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau has announced its 9th annual Westmont Restaurant Week to be held Thursday, February 20 through Sunday, March 2, 2025. Westmont Restaurant Week offers pat…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: February 21, 2025
At the February 20, 2025 Village of Westmont Administration/Finance Committee meeting, Westmont Fire Chief Steve Riley and staff recognized Fire Department personnel for their excellent service….
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: February 10, 2025
At the February 6 Westmont Public Safety Committee Meeting, the Westmont Police Department (WPD) recognized several individuals for outstanding service.
WPD Employee Of The YearRecords Coordinator Natalie …
Westmont, Illinois – UPDATED – Date Issued: February 12, 2025
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: November 24, 2024
The Village of Westmont coordinates snow removal operations and strives to ensure that village roads are plowed and safe fo…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: February 7, 2025
At the February 6 Village Board meeting, the Westmont Police Department (WPD) was recognized by Special Olympics Illinois with the Flame of Hope Award. This award is presented annually …
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: January 17, 2025
At a recent meeting, the Village Board discussed the authorization for Westmont to continue to collect a grocery sales tax of 1% that was previously collected automatically by the State of Illinois. &l…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: December 20, 2024
Following the recommendation of Raftelis, a water rate consulting firm, after a comprehensive study of Village water system needs, the Village Board approved a new water rate billing structure that create…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: January 14, 2025
The Village of Westmont recently transitioned to a new online module for meeting agendas and minutes. The meeting agendas and minutes portal, accessed via the Village of Westmont website at westmont.illino…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: October 29, 2024
As part of an official Dementia-Friendly community, the Village of Westmont, Westmont Public Library (WPL), and other public agencies continue to promote education and awareness opportunities to …
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: December 10, 2024
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: December 12, 2024
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: December 6, 2024
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: February 6, 2025
Due to the unique, icy weather conditions, Flood Brothers has indicated that there will be a limited service interruption today, Thursday, February 6, 2025. Alley pick-ups for the following stree…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: October 30, 2024
Flood Brothers will be providing holiday tree pickup service from December 26, 2024 through January 31, 2025. Holiday trees should be put out to be collected for composting along with your other …
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: December 10, 2024
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 f…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: December 12, 2024
The Westmont Park District will host its annual Winter Beer Fest on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Ty Warner Park in Westmont. Last year’s event featured numerous craft beer selections…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: January 10, 2025
At the January 9, 2025 Village Board meeting, Mayor Ron Gunter and the Village Board as well as friends and family of Virginia “Jinny” Szymski celebrated her 28 years of elect…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: January 7, 2025
At the January 6, 2025 Environmental Improvement Committee meeting at the Westmont Public Library, it was announced that the Village of Westmont has earned the SolSmart Silver status. The SolSmart program a…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: November 11, 2024
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 2025.
All Villag…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: December 9, 2024
Beginning this month, the City of Chicago will be making changes in their water treatment program that addresses the goal of reducing lead levels in water. Many suburban communities, including the Village …
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: December 5, 2024
Good communication is important to the Village of Westmont. Providing clear, accurate, and timely information for our citizens is vital to the success of our community. “While social media can be…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: December 18, 2024
The Village of Westmont would like to remind residents about the importance of proper and responsible salt use during snow and ice removal. According to a report from the Ill…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: November 20, 2024
The holiday season is approaching and that means many people will be working overtime in their kitchens. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and National Fire Incident R…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: December 18, 2024
With more than 1300 fire hydrants in the community, the Westmont Fire Department is asking residents to help them remove snow around hydrants. Ideally, all fire hydrants should be clea…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: December 17, 2024
Each year, the Village of Westmont and the Westmont Chamber of Commerce seek nominations for the Westmont Citizen of the Year Award. The award is given to a resident who has demonstrated exempla…
Westmont, Illinois — Date Issued: December 20, 2024
At the December 19, 2024 Village Board meeting, Mayor Ron Gunter and Trustee Marie Johanik-Guzzo swore in Lieutenant Stephanie Grimm to the rank of Captain.
Grimm started her career with the Westmont Fire…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: December 20, 2024
At the December 19, 2024 Village Board Meeting, Westmont Police Chief Gunther and the Westmont Police Department were recognized for achieving reaccreditation with the Illinois Law Enforcement A…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: December 20, 2024
The Westmont Police Department had another record-breaking year fundraising for Special Olympics Illinois in 2024. “I want to thank everyone involved with this year’s effort,” said Sgt. Mike Wei…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: December 4, 2024
Citizens are encouraged to keep their homes and property safe by following the 9 P.M. ROUTINE every night. The routine reminds residents to make sure they follow a s…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: December 26, 2024
UPDATE: 3:30 p.m.
The water boil order for properties affected by this water main break and repair was lifted on Tuesday, December 24. All properties affected received a direct notification from …
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: November 20, 2024
At a recent committee meeting, the Village Board reviewed a report from Raftelis, a water rate consulting firm, regarding a comprehensive rate study and recommendation to sustainably fund the Village’s wa…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: December 13, 2024
Members of the Village of Westmont municipal organization were recently recognized for their years of service. “We thank all of our staff for their service and dedication to the community,” said…
Westmont, Illinois — Date Issued: December 3, 2024
“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. &…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: December 6, 2024
The Westmont Fire Department will once again be helping with the coordination of the Toy Express program. The Toy Express Collection was created in 1990 to make sure that area children in need would receiv…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: November 27, 2024
The Village of Westmont contracts with Flood Brothers to provide various services including brush pick-up, yard waste & organics collection. These programs go on hiatus during the winter mon…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: November 12, 2024
The Village of Westmont has recently begun using a new online credit card processor. To ensure customer security, credit card information from the previous vendor will not be shared with the new…
Westmont, Illinois – October 22, 2024
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 followed by…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: November 6, 2024
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…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: December 3, 2024
The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is accepting applications now through Monday, December 30, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. for Lateral Transfer Police Officers (sworn officers who are elig…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: November 20, 2024
Residents are encouraged to recycle their used vegetable cooking oil on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 30, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. To prepare your used oil for recycling, allow it to …
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: November 1, 2024; Updated: November 4, 2024
Starting Monday, November 4 through Saturday, November 30, local businesses on West Quincy Street in downtown Westmont will be offering specials and entertainment for the new eve…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: October 31, 2024
The Village of Westmont Environmental Improvement Committee is once again partnering with eWorks, Flat Can Recycling, and DuPage County to give the community and area citizens an opportunity to properly di…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: October 22, 2024
Grant funds remain in the Village of Westmont Downtown Incentive Program and applications are still being accepted. Up to $50,000 is available for individual grants, depending on the scope of the…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: October 29, 2024
DuPage County and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) are hosting an open house for the DuPage County Safety Action Plan. The open house will take place at the Bensenville Community Public …
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: October 23, 2024
The Westmont Village Hall and Village Department offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024 in observance of Veterans Day. Normal business hours for the Village Hall and Village Departme…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: October 24, 2024
On Saturday, October 19, there were several Wicked West Fest events including the Trick-or-Treat Trail, Costume Contest, and Casket Races held in downtown Westmont. The weather was perfect and the event ha…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: October 21, 2024
The Westmont Public Library, 428 N. Cass Avenue, is a voting location in DuPage County for the Fall 2024 election. Eligible DuPage County voters may vote early at this location from Mon…
Westmont, Illinois — Date Issued: August 12, 2024
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…
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: June 28, 2024
On Monday, July 1, 2024, the Village of Westmont will again be accepting grant applications for the Downtown Incentive Program. The purpose of the program is to provide grants to owners of downtown properties…
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 …
VILLAGE OF WESTMONT
31 W. Quincy Street
Westmont, IL 60559
630-981-6200
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Village Offices
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
Closed on observed holidays
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