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Siemens upgrades West Chicago plant to produce PV inverters

Siemens Industry, Inc. (Atlanta) is celebrating the production of its SINVERT solar photovoltaic (PV) inverters at its recently-updated manufacturing plant located in West Chicago, Ill.

DuPage Airport lands praise, but third-airport idea still circling

The DuPage Airport was celebrated as a success story recently when U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood came to call....
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Safe and Peaceful Neighborhoods are Goals of West Chicago's Noise Ordinance

West Chicago, Illinois: June 13, 2011 – Warmer weather means more cars driving with the windows open, more backyard parties, more construction projects; and all of this means more noise. The West Chicago Police Department would like to remind everyone of some state laws and local ordinances regarding excessive noise:...
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West Chicago's New Police Chief Brings Forward-Thinking Leadership to Department

Since 1987, when Lazaro (Laz) Perez began his law enforcement career as a police cadet in West Chicago, now the equivalent of a Community Service Officer, he has been committed to the safety of residents; and his desire to improve the quality of life through the enforcement of laws and partnerships has remained at the core of his strong service orientation. At the May 2, 2011 City Council meeting, Perez was sworn-in as West Chicago’s new Chief of Police. ...
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State of West Chicago is healthy, mayor says

West Chicago gave its taxpayers a break this month by paying off early a loan for its water treatment plant, saving $4.3 million in interest. ...
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DuPage committee says no to Islamic Center

An Islamic group has a major hurdle to overcome in its effort to continue using a house near West Chicago as a prayer center. ...
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West Chicago: Privatization price was right

When West Chicago privatized its municipal garage and street sweeping operations last fall, officials touted the savings for taxpayers. ...
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Kendall projects catch attention of House Transportation chair

In Kendall County, the engineering for a bridge over a small creek can be completed in about six months for $60,000 by county employees. However, if the county needs federal dollars to pay for the project, the regulations can make the same engineering cost $250,000 and take up to two years....
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Daley to speak at Wheaton College

Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley will speak at Wheaton College next month and participate in a fundraiser for the school’s J. Dennis Hastert Center for Economics, Government and Public Policy. ...
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Wheaton History Center hosts fundraiser

Officials at the Wheaton Center for History admit they relied far too much on money from the city to pay for their day-to-day operations. ...
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