West Chicago is a city in DuPage County. Founded as the first railroad junction in Illinois in 1849, it retains its railroad heritage as a diverse, growing community along the Union Pacific West Metra line.
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All events →Apr 27Downtown Revitalization Commission1:00 PMApr 27CityDowntown Revitalization Commission6:00 PMApr 28Economic Development Commission Meeting5:30 AMApr 28CityEconomic Development Commission Meeting10:30 AMApr 28Historical Preservation Commission1:00 PMApr 28CityHistorical Preservation Commission6:00 PMApr 30Cultural Arts Commission2:00 PMApr 30CityCultural Arts Commission7:00 PM
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Downtown Revitalization Commission – April 27, 2026
04.27.26.Packet.DRC The post Downtown Revitalization Commission – April 27, 2026 first appeared on City of West Chicago, Illinois.
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Historical Preservation Commission – April 28, 2026
04.28.26.Packet.HP The post Historical Preservation Commission – April 28, 2026 first appeared on City of West Chicago, Illinois.
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Cultural Arts Commission – April 30, 2026
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