News Flash

Call 811 JULIE Before You Dig

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.  JU...

Steering Wheel Locks Available Through Police Department

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.  ...

NEW LOCATION IN FRONT OF VILLAGE HALL - Electronics & More Special Recycling Event April 15

Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: February 14, 2023; UPDATED March 22, 2023

The Electronics and More Recycling events hosted by the Westmont Environmental Improvement Committee (EIC) have been very well attended and the event continues to expand ...

Muddy Warhol Art Contest & Exhibit - Call For Submissions

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...

2023 DuPage Consolidated Election Early Voting

Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: March 3, 2023

The Early Voting Program allows any eligible DuPage County voter to vote before Election Day.  The date for the Spring Consolidated Election is Tuesday, April 4.

DuPAGE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS EA...

Spring Window Mural Program To Feature The Theme “Kindness”

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...

Free Leaf Collection April 10-14

Westmont, Illinois -- Date Issued: February 09, 2023

As part of the contract with the Village of Westmont, Waste Management will provide a free leaf collection during the second full week of April.  In 2023, the special free leaf collection will b...

Village Offices Closed April 7

Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: March 14, 2023

Westmont Village Hall and department offices will be closed to the public on Friday, April 7, 2023.  Normal business hours will resume on Monday, April 10, 2023.

When the Village Hall and d...

County Seeks Disaster Preparedness Feedback

Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: March 15, 2023

DuPage County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (OHSEM) is seeking resident feedback in regard to preparing for and responding to disasters. DuPage OHSEM has scheduled a public m...

2023 Citizens Fire Academy

Westmont, Illinois -- Date Issued: January 10, 2023

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.  ...

Yard Waste, Brush & Composting Programs Resume April 3

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...

Arbor Day Annual Free Tree Seedling Giveaway

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...

2023 No Mow ‘til Mother’s Day

Westmont, Illinois -- Date Issued: December 15, 2022

“This program has been a great success,” said Environmental Improvement Committee (EIC) Chair Bruce Barker.  “Westmont’s program has been so successful th...

National Prescription Drug Take Back April 22

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...

Special Olympics Cop On A Rooftop Fundraiser May 19

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...

Paper Shred Event for Special Olympics May 20

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...

Chief Riley Recognizes Fire Personnel

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...

NAMI DuPage Offers Mental Health First Aid Classes

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...

Village Budget Preparation

Westmont, Illinois -- Date Issued: January 20, 2023

“Our budget preparation process takes several months so that each of our departments can comprehensively review and prioritize their requests,” said Westmont Finance Director Jamie Cun...

Inaugural Golf Fundraiser To Benefit Special Olympics Scheduled For Sept. 15

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 ...

Dementia Friendly Westmont Programs at Library This Spring

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...

GIS Maps Provide Helpful Information For Residents

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...

March 12 - Change Your Clocks, Check Your Smoke Alarms

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...

2023 Westmont Adopt-A-Planter - PROGRAM FULL

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...

Mayor Gunter Expresses Condolences To The Heiden Family

Mayor Ron Gunter has issued a statement offering condolences to the Heiden Family regarding the tragedy that occurred on Thursday, February 23.

Read on...

Westmont Public Works Employee Dies During Water Main Break Repair

Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: February 23, 2023Original Release Published at 1:31 p.m.Update Published at 2:30 p.m.

It is with a heavy heart that the Village of Westmont confirms a tragedy that occurred today.

At approximately 11:45 a.m., West...

CUSD201 & Village Receive Building Bridges Award

Westmont, Illinois -- Date Issued: January 30, 2023

Westmont Junior High School Principal Amy Quattrone attended the Village of Westmont January 26 Board Meeting to share the 2022 Reaching Out & Building Bridges Award, which was awarded to Quattrone, C...

CUSD201 Supt. Receives Mayor’s Appreciation Award

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...

Westmont Police Recognize Personnel For Superior Performance

Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: January 27, 2023

At the January 26 Village Board Police Public Safety Meeting, Westmont Police Chief Jim Gunther recognized several members of the Westmont Police Department as well as staff employed by the Addis...

Water Boil Issued For Properties Near 60th Street & Deming

Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: February 23, 2023

Water maintenance work near 60th Street and Deming Place that was scheduled for today has not been completed and additional areas have been impacted.  The following areas are being advised to boi...

METRA Launches metratracker.com

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...