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Trick-or-Treat! Halloween Hours

Divine Providence's Halloween Carnival & Haunted House - TOMORROW, October 24

This is a family-friendly event open to all ages - come out for a spooktacular evening!

Help Shape Westchester’s Energy Future - Community Meeting October 29

Join us for a Community Engagement Meeting on Wednesday, October 29, from 6:00–7:30 PM at Village Hall (10300 W. Roosevelt Rd.). Our consultant will share information about Westchester’s Community Energy Plan and lead an interactive discussion to gather ideas from residents on how we can build a more sustainable and energy-efficient future.

Can’t make it? You can still share your input by completing the Energy Plan Survey—your feedback will help guide our community’s priorities.

Click here to take the survey and learn more!

Snow Removal Rebate Program for Low-Income Seniors and Low-Income Disabled Residents - Apply Now!

Lead & Copper Testing – Volunteer Sample Sites Needed!

The Village of Westchester is conducting lead and copper testing as part of required water quality monitoring to help ensure our drinking water remains safe.

We’re looking for residents to serve as sample sites by collecting a simple water sample from their home. Participation is quick, easy, and helps protect the health of our community.

If you’re interested in being a sample site, please click here.

Register for the Westchester Park District Veterans 5K Run & Walk, Salute to Veterans Brunch

Fall Shred & E-Recycling Event Recap

Thank you to everyone who came out for our Fall Shred Event! A big thank-you to SBC Waste Solutions for their help supporting the event and to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office for hosting on-site electronic recycling.

We’re also grateful to everyone who donated to the Westchester Food Pantry—together, we collected a carload of food and $1,200 in monetary donations to support local families in need. Thank you for helping make a difference in our community!

Strategic Plan Update

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our community survey and participate in the focus groups — your input is helping shape Westchester’s future!

CP2 Consulting, led by Cory Plasch, gathered all the feedback from residents, businesses, local organizations/entities, and employees and presented the results at the Committee of the Whole meeting on October 14. You can view the presentation here.

Next, the Village Board and staff department heads will spend a full day together at a planning retreat to build on those results and start outlining priorities and goals for the next three to five years. Stay tuned!

Cook County Low-Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program

Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund

Presentations:

• Proclamation Honoring Ben Adelman for His Support of the Westchester Fire Department
• Proclamation Honoring Lauren Chayka for Her Support of the Westchester Fire Department
• Proclamation Honoring the Westchester Lions Club for 60 Years of Service

Items for Vote:

• Record of bills
• Minutes of the September 9, 2025, Village Board and Committee of the Whole meetings
• The West Cook Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan prepared by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
• Rescheduling the November 25, 2025, Village Board and Committee of the Whole meetings to November 18, 2025

Items for Discussion:

• Manager's Report
• Monthly Financial Report
• Responsibilities and requirements related to Village commissions and committees
• Proposed redevelopment of Village-owned property located at the northeast corner of Roosevelt Road and Mannheim Road

This is a tentative preview and is subject to change, Final agendas with details and attachments are posted on the Village website no later than 48 hours prior to each meeting. Village Board meetings are on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the Board Room of Village Hall at 6:00 pm, unless otherwise noted, and are immediately followed by the Committee of the Whole meeting. Can't make it in person? The meetings are livestreamed on our website: www.westchester-il.org/meetings

NEW WATER/SEWER RATES - EXPLORE TOOLS & ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

These changes represent the next phase of the Village’s multi-year plan to address aging infrastructure, comply with the State’s Lead Service Line Replacement Mandate, and maintain long-term financial sustainability of our water and sewer systems.

New Rates:

• Water usage: $19.21 per 1,000 gallons
• Sewer usage: $4.03 per 1,000 gallons
• Water infrastructure fee: $22 per month ($44 per bill)
• Sewer infrastructure fee: $15 per month ($30 per bill)

It's important to note that the Village bills bimonthly, so each bill represents two months of usage and charges. Additionally, utility bills also include charges for sewer and refuse. Click here to learn more about the reasons for these changes.

Water-Related Resource Programs:

• Water Usage Portal: We’re excited to announce the launch of Westchester’s new Water Usage Portal! This new tool will allow residents to view real-time water usage, receive automated alerts for leaks or unusual activity, access billing information, and more — all in one convenient place. Don’t miss this opportunity to take control of your water usage, avoid surprises on your bill, and help us build a more efficient, responsive utility system. Click here to register.

• Water Fixture Efficiency Reimbursement Grant: This grant assists low-income residents in reducing water usage and offsetting the cost of high-efficiency fixtures. Eligible residents can receive up to 90% reimbursement on the purchase and installation of lead-free toilets, faucets, and showerheads—with a lifetime household maximum of $500. Click here to learn more.

• Utility Bill Hardship Program: This program assists residents who are experiencing financial difficulty in keeping up with their water and sewer bill. This program allows eligible account holders to apply for a payment arrangement through a formal hardship hearing. Click here to learn more.

VILLAGE HALL OFFICES CLOSED ONCE A MONTH FOR IN-SERVICE WORK

The Village Hall Administrative and Public Works Offices will be closed to the public (employees will be at work) on the following Wednesdays due to staff training, record retention work, in-service work, and overall cleaning of all office spaces: November 5, December 3

Participate in Voices of Westchester Centennial Project

Join the Village of Westchester Veterans Commission

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