Warrenville: News

DuPage County Included in Presidential Disaster Declaration

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 CST

Today, the City was advised that DuPage County was included in a Presidential Disaster Declaration, enabling residents to apply for Individual Assistance (IA). Residents can apply for federal disaster assistance by visiting ...

Bicyclist Collides with Semi-Truck Update

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 CST

On May 10, 2013, at 12:07 a.m., a semi-truck travelling southbound on IL Route 59 at Continental, was struck by an adult male bicyclist. The bicyclist, Carlos Cielo, DOB: 03/03/1983, suffered major injuries and was transported to Cadence Hospital, in Winfield, where he succumbed to his injuries on May 11, 2013. ...

Bicyclist Collides with Semi-Truck

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 CST

On May 10, 2013, at 12:07 a.m., a semi-truck travelling southbound on IL Route 59 at Continental, was struck by an adult male bicyclist. The bicyclist suffered major injuries and was transported to Cadence Hospital, in Winfield, where he remains. No further information on the semi-truck driver or the bicyclist is...

New City Council Sworn In

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 CST

Yesterday, the new City Council was sworn in by Appellate Court Judge, Joseph Birkett. Returning elected officials included Ward 1 Alderman Fred Bevier, Ward 2 Alderman Bill Weidner, Ward 4 Alderman Clare Barry, City Clerk Emily Larson, Treasurer Bob Johnson and Mayor David Brummel. Ward 3 Alderman Matt Wiesbrock retired and...

Legal Notice of Public Hearing - DuPage County/Towne Tap/Al's Pizza

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 CST

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing before the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Warrenville will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at the Warrenville Municipal Building, 28W701 Stafford Place, Warrenville,...

City Hosts 8th Annual Bike Rodeo!

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 CST

The Warrenville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) and the Warrenville Park District will co-host the eighth annual Warrenville Bike Rodeo. The event will be on Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the City Hall parking lot on Stafford Place near the Gazebo. The City of Warrenville, the...

Support the City's 4th of July Activities

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 CST

Make a tax deductible donation to the 2013 July 4th festival! Add your contribution amount to your utility payment and check the box on your bill. Donations are greatly appreciated and help keep activities and entertainment free of charge! The 2013 Independence Day parade will launch downtown on...

Help Develop a Town Slogan!

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 CST

The City Council has asked the Tourism and Arts Commission to conduct a public input process to develop a town slogan. The Commission is asking residents to submit their ideas by May 30, 2013. Residents can submit as many ideas as they like. The Commission will review the submissions and make a recommendation to the City...

Join the Mayor's Fitness Challenge!

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 CST

Mayor Brummel and the Warrenville Bicyclist & Pedestrian Advisory Commission are interested in motivating Warrenville residents to get fit! Today, the City launches the second annual Mayor's Fitness Challenge , which challenges residents to keep pace with Mayor Brummel by moving to your own healthy beat. An avid...

Warrenville Turns Out Again to Clean the Prairie Path

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST

In honor of Earth Day, the Illinois Prairie Path hosted its annual trail cleanup of the Illinois Prairie Path and Great Western Trail. Teams in fifteen participating communities walked the trail system picking up litter and garbage. The goal this year was to clean all 61 miles of the Illinois Prairie Path and all 11.5 miles of...

Special Refuse Collection for Flood Damaged Materials

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST

Waste Management will conduct a flood-related, refuse pickup for the entire town on Saturday, April 27, 2013. They will begin at 6 a.m. For those residents who miss this pickup, Waste Management will come by the week of April 29 th on the regular garbage day and pick up flood damaged refuse. Note, regular refuse must...

Financial Assistance for Flood Damage

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST

Financial assistance will be available to residetns for repairs of flood-damaged property only if DuPage County receives a disaster declaration that includes individual assistance. Residents can monitor www.Protectdupage.org and...

Flood Waters and Drinking Water Information

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST

Residents should know that flood waters did not reach elevations to enter the City's well casings.The City is required, per federal regulations,to provide disinfection treatments of the water that is pumped into the City's distribution system. The purpose for this treatment is to protect from...

Building Permit Requirement for Flood Damage Reconstruction in Floodplain Areas

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST

As property owners in the City of Warrenville contemplate clean-up and repairs following recent flooding, the Warrenville Community Development Department is reminding residents to obtain a permit before repairing or rebuilding flood-damaged structures. The permit is required as part of local government...

Tetanus- Diphtheria Vaccine Usage in Flooding Response Operations

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST

Persons who have been impacted by the recent flooding may want to consider a Tetanus-Diphtheria vaccination. This vaccine is available at physician offices, pharmacies and convenient care facilities. The DuPage County Health Department has established a hotline for residents with health questions related...

What to do with Sandbags and Pump Discharge Hoses

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST

Sandbags Residents who received sandbags may choose to keep them for future use, or may set them tight up against the outside edge of the street, in front of their property on Monday, April 22, 2013, for pick-up by the City on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. After moving the sandbags to the street and stacking them in a neat...

Post Storm Refuse Collection

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST

The City of Warrenville experienced an extremely high amount of rainfall and localized flooding on April 18, 2013. Many homes experienced basement flooding and property damage. Regular refuse/recycling service will continue. However, the City is working with Waste Management, the contracted, residential refuse hauler for...

Flooding Information

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST

As of 5:30 a.m. today, the following roads are closed. Westbound Rt. 56 at Rt. 59 - west of the tracks Williams Road from Batavia Road to Iroquois Mack Road between Bristol and Deerfield ...

Batavia Road Closure Between Route 56 and Warrenville Road

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST

The City of Warrenville will be resurfacing and completely replacing curb and gutter on Batavia Road between Manning Avenue and Warrenville Road beginning Monday, April 15, 2013. The construction will require a detour of traffic between Route 56 / Butterfield Road and Warrenville Road to Winfield Road. Within the...

Volunteer Opportunity

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST

Want to give back to your community? Looking for some volunteer opportunities? Well you've come to the right place. The City of Warrenville currently has a volunteer opportunity available. Mayor Brummel is looking for someone to become a member of the Bicyclist & Pedestrian Advisory Commission. In...

Refuse and Yard Waste Sticker Increases on May 1, 2013

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST

Beginning May 1, 2013 , refuse and yard waste stickers will increase from $2.97 to $3.09. Cart service will remain at $27.00. Recycling continues to be free of charge and can include items numbered up to five. Waste Management provides single stream recycling, so there is no need to separate out recyclables....

Legal Notice of Public Hearing - Cantera Lakes Office Condominium Association

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing before the Plan Commission of the City of Warrenville will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at the Warrenville Municipal City Hall Building, 28W701 Stafford Place, Warrenville,...

Warrenville Celebrates Arbor Day 2013

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST

Join the City of Warrenville's Environmental Advisory Commission (EAC) for the City's 27th Arbor Day celebration on April 27 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Warrenville Park District Recreation Center and rear parking lot at 3S260 Warren Avenue (at Curtis Avenue). A tree dedication ceremony, musical...

Aggravated Assault Offender Arrested

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST

On Thursday, March 21, 2013, the Warrenville Police Department filed charges against Michael Morrison, 50 years old, of 29W531 Country Ridge Drive, Warrenville, Illinois, related to an Aggravated Assault that occurred on March 15, 2013, at approximately 9:25 p.m., in the area of 2S501 Illinois Route 59. ...

2013 Road Program Advertisement for Bids

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST

2013 ROAD PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Warrenville, Illinois for the project entitled " 2013 Road Program until 10:00 am on April 10, 2013 at the office of the City Clerk located at 28W701 Stafford...

Aggravated Assault - Attempt to Identify

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY On March 15, 2013, at approximately 9:25 p.m., the Warrenville Police Department received a report of a person, armed with a knife, in front of 2S501 IL Route 59. A woman was approached near her vehicle by a male white,...

Notice of Public Hearing and Joint Review Board Meeting

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND JOINT REVIEW BOARD MEETING TO CONSIDER THE DESIGNATION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA FOR THE PROPOSED WARRENVILLE OLD TOWN/CIVIC CENTER TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT (TIF #3) AND THE APPROVAL OF A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT IN RELATION THERETO Notice...

Early Voting for the General Election

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST

Registered voters in DuPage County are able to vote early before all countywide elections as part of the Early Voting initiative launched in 2005. Unlike absentee voting, Early Voting does not require a reason for submitting a ballot before Election Day. A registered voter simply drops by an Early Voting site and...

Enbridge to do Work Along CN Railroad Tracks

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST

Enbridge will be proceeding with plans to clear trees from over the pipeline on the Canadian National Railroad property during the month of March. This work will specifically be in the area to the west of the homes located along Manchester Lane and for approximately 2000 feet. Notifications have...

City Clerk Reminds Residents to Register to Vote

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST

City Clerk Emily Larson reminds those who are not registered to vote, that March 12, 2013 , is the last day to register or transfer registration to be eligible to vote in the Tuesday, April 9, 2013 , General Election. In order to register to vote, a person must meet three...

Participate in National Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST

Be a Force of Nature during National Severe Weather Preparedness Week, March 3-9. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are working together to raise awareness and save lives during National Severe Weather...

Snowfall Parking Ban

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CST

The City of Warrenville Police Department is tasked with assisting the Street Division during any snowfall event that produces two inches of snow or more. During these events, the Police Department will enforce the City's no parking ban on streets. The ordinance is in place to keep the streets clear for snowplows to...

Mayor Brummel's State of the City Address

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CST

Good evening and welcome.I appreciate it very much that you have chosen to join us tonight as we reflect on what has happened in Warrenville over the past year, what is going on currently, and how our prospects look going forward. A special thank you to the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce for providing...

Warrenville Emergency Readiness Training Class

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CST

Warrenville will offer all residents over the age of 16, and age 14 to 16 if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, a series of emergency preparedness classes. These classes, provided through the Warrenville Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA), will enhance the ability of Warrenville residents to manage their...

Naperville School District Continues Eight-Year Long Lawsuit

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CST

Today in court, attorneys for Naperville Community School District 203 lawsuit were granted their request for an extension until March 14 to review additional documents from City of Warrenville auditors, TIF financial consultants, and the Cantera TIF developer, Warrenville Development Limited Partnership. Despite nearly...

Warrenville/Batavia/River Road Roundabout Public Meeting

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CST

The City of Warrenville will hold a public information and input meeting regarding the future configuration of the Batavia/Warrenville/River Road Intersections on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall (28W701 Stafford Place). City staff and City consultants will present various...

Legal Notice of Public Hearing - Warrenville Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CST

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing at the Warrenville City Hall, 28W701 Stafford Place, Warrenville, Illinois, on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 7:00 p.m....

Community Forum - Suburban Heroin Epidemic

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 CST

Wheaton Police Departmentwill behosting acommunity forum on Monday, February 4, 2013, at the Wheaton Park District Community Center, 1777 S. Blanchard Road, Wheaton, Illinois,beginning at 7:00 p.m. The forum addressing the suburban heroin epidemic is intended toplace...

RTA is Seeking Your Feedback

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 CST

In accordance with the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Act, the RTA is updating the region's transit Strategic Plan, which will serve as a roadmap for regional transit and will help to guide the decisions made over the next five years. RTA believes that widespread input is vital to ensuring that...

City Council Urges End to Meritless and Costly Lawsuit

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 CST

Atthe January 21, 2013, City Council meeting, the Warrenville City Council passed a resolution urging the Board of Education of Naperville Community School District 203 to end its nearly eight-year lawsuit against the City and four other local taxing districts over Warrenville's Cantera Tax Increment Financing District...

Proposed TIF #3 documents and public information and input meeting

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 CST

At the Monday, January 7, 2013, City Council Meeting, Mayor Brummel announced that the Eligibility Study, Housing Impact Plan, and Redevelopment Project and Plan for the proposed Warrenville Old Town/Civic Center Redevelopment Project Area TIF District, commonly known as Warrenville TIF District #3, are now available for review...

Legal Notice of Public Hearing - EN Engineering

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 CST

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing before the Plan Commission of the City of Warrenville will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at the Warrenville Municipal Building, 28W701 Stafford Place, Warrenville, Illinois 60555, to consider a...

Severe Winter Weather Expected

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 CST

The National Weather Service is tracking a major winter storm through the central United States. Snow and high winds are anticipated in DuPage...

ComEd Tips for Severe Weather

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 CST

ComEd urges customers to contact the utility immediately if they are experiencing a power outage. To report an outage, customers can call 1-800 EDISON1 (1-800-334-7661), or report it through the website at www.ComEd.com or at...

Police Arrest Local Man for Residential Burglary

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 CST

After an approximately two-month long investigation, Warrenville Police Detectives charged Bernardo Carrera, 21, of 30W140 Linden Square, Warrenville, with one count of Residential Burglary. Carrera is currently being held at DuPage County Jail in lieu of $75,000 bond. Charges came as a result of a burglary committed in...

Warrenville Police Investigate School Threat Hoax

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 CST

Warrenville Police were alerted by a Warrenville resident, that they received a text message on their cellular phone on Thursday evening, December 19, 2012, containing the following message: ...

Warrenville Revamps Van Program for Senior and Disabled Residents

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 CST

Effective January 1, 2013, the City of Warrenville will re-launch its municipal van program, ACORN, for disabled and senior residents. The program, called ACORN ( A ccessible C ity O perated R ides N ow), has been transporting eligible residents throughout the DuPage and Kane County area since 2004....

Changes to the Underage Drinking Law Take Effect January 1, 2013

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 CST

Public Act 97-1049 takes effect on January 1, 2013 , targeting underage drinking by cracking down on parents who allow young people to drink on their property. This law expands upon the current law, which already states it is illegal for parents or guardians to allow underage drinkers to consume alcohol at...

Nominating Petitions Available from City Clerks Office

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 CST

SB 3338 was signed into law by Gov. Quinn as P.A. 97-1134. The new law extends the final day for candidates filing a candidate's petition from December 24, 2012, to December 26, 2012, so that the offices of municipal and township clerks, as well as school and park district administrative offices, are not required to be open to...

Police Continue To Investigate Residential Burglaries

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 CST

The Warrenville Police Department is investigating six residential burglaries which occurred between October 17, 2012, and December 6, 2012. The burglaries took place in the Summerlakes subdivision, in an area west of Illinois Route 59, between Batavia Road and Continental Drive. The majority of the forced entry burglaries...

Police K9 Baron Receives Ballistic Vest Donation

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 CST

On Monday, December 10, 2012, at the Public Safety Committee of the Whole meeting, Michael Trapp, Companion Animals Territory Sales Manager, for Trouw Nutrition International, presented Warrenville Police K9 Handler Officer Tom Bellinger and his K9 partner, Baron, with a Kevlar-for-K9 safety vest donation. ...

Citizen Police Academy Graduation

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 CST

Chief Raymond Turano, Deputy Chief Dave Schar,and the members of the Warrenville Police Department would like to take the opportunity to congratulate the Citizen Police Academy Class of 2012 graduates. On December 4, the program participantscompleted a 10-week course, in which theywere schooled on topics such...

Police Seized Vehicle Auction

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 CST

Police seized vehicles are now available at auction through Obenauf Auction Service, Inc. Auction bidding ends on Tuesday,December 11, 2012at 10:45 a.m. For vehicle availability, please visit: ...

Small Dog Killed by Coyote

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 CST

On Friday, November 30, a City of Warrenville resident reported to Police that the family's small pet dog was let outside shortly after midnight, and did not return. After the resident had reported the dog missing to police later that morning, it was determined that the dog had been fatally attacked by a single coyote...

Library and Environmental Advisory Commission to Sponsor Winter Movie Series on Environment

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 CST

The Warrenville Public Library and the Environmental Advisory Commission are co-sponsoring a Winter Movie Series about important environmental issues on select Thursdays from7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Library's Hudetz Family Meeting Room at 28W751 Stafford Place. On December 6, ...

Batavia Road Is Open to Traffic

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 CST

As of 3:00 pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, Batavia Road is open to traffic between Butterfield Road and Illinois Route 59. ...

Police Department Announces it is a Donation Drop-Off Site for the Toys for Tots Program

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 CST

Since 1995, the Warrenville Police Department has participated in the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program, by being a donation drop-off site for the DuPage County Marine Corps League. Now, through Thursday, December 13, 2012, new unwrapped toys for children between the ages of birth and 15-years may be brought...

Seven-Year Effort Finally Yields A Quiet Zone For Warrenville

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 CST

Effective today, the City of Warrenville has established a Quiet Zone from the Batavia Road crossing (the east entrance of FermiLab) to Diehl Road in Naperville. The City has been working on this project since 2005 and was the lead agency in coordinating the Quiet Zone that both Naperville and Aurora enjoy south of Diehl Road,...

Neighborhood Alert

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 CST

The Warrenville Police Department is investigating two residential burglaries, which occurred in the Summerlakes subdivision on Wembly and Cynthia Drives. These burglaries took place on November 10, and November 13, 2012, between the hours of 7:40 a.m. and 8:50 p.m. All residents are encouraged to be diligent in...

Legal Notice of Public Hearing - Latitude 42 Group, LLC

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 CST

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing before the Plan Commission of the City of Warrenville will be held on Thursday, December 6, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at the Warrenville Municipal Building, 28W701 Stafford Place, Warrenville, Illinois 60555, to consider a...

Mayor Brummel's Veterans Day Remarks

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:00:00 CST

This past week Warrenville had to say goodbye to one more of our veterans, Rick Bernard, who sadly died on Wednesday. Rick grew up in Warrenville, went off to serve in the military, then returned to the town and people he loved to spend the rest of his life. Not too long ago we lost veteran Cliff...

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Post Police Officer Final Eligibility List

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 CST

On November 8, 2012, at a Special Meeting of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, the Board approved the Final Eligibility List for the rank of Probationary Police Officer. After the Initial Eligibility List was approved and posted on October 29, 2012, eligible candidates were provided the opportunity to request the...

Musselman Site (CCRS#1) Construction

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 CST

The City Council recently awarded a construction contract to H. Linden & Sons to remove the existing concrete and asphalt from the former Mussleman Site, also known as Civic Center Redevelopment Site #1.The contractor has already placed some construction equipment on the site and intends to begin working on Monday,...

Warrenville Recognized for Cool Cities Achievement

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 CST

At the November 5, 2012, City Council meeting, Connie Schmidt of Sierra Club's River Prairie Group, presented Mayor Brummel with an award recognizing Warrenville's 2012 Cool Cities Achievements. On January 17, 2012, Mayor Brummel signed the U.S. Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement thereby officially joining Warrenville to the...

Warrenville Police Arrest Two in Shots Fired Incident

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:00:00 CST

On Saturday, November 3, 2012, at approximately 1:29 a.m. , Warrenville Police Officers responded to a report of gunshots fired in the 500 block of Winchester Circle North. In responding to the incident, Police Officers stopped a vehicle leaving the area; subsequently, two subjects were taken into custody, and one...

Solicitation Notice - MAP Warrenville Chapter #213

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 CST

The Metropolitan Alliance of Police (MAP) will be conductingan upcoming telephone solicitation for donations on behalf of MAP Warrenville, Chapter#213.The solicitation is expected to run from November 5, 2012, through November 19, 2012. The Chapter is affiliated with MAP for purposes ofvarious...

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Post Police Officer Initial Eligibility List

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 CST

On October 29, 2012, at the Rescheduled Regular Board of Fire and Police Commissioners meeting, the Board approved the Initial Eligibility List for the title of Probationary Police Officer. Eligible candidates named on this list may request the application of Military Preference Points to be awarded to their overall...

Utility Payment Process Enhanced

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 CST

The Finance Department, working in conjunction with JPMorgan Chase Bank, has implemented a new initiative for streamlining the processing of utility payments. The new program is capable of converting paper checks into electronic payments. In the past, customers using their bank's online bill payment feature may...

Remember Where You Can Put Campaign Signs

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 CST

According to the Warrenville City Code, political campaign signs are temporary signs announcing candidates seeking public office or expressing political issues for which an election will be held. Campaign signs may be installed on private property, provided, that such signs are set back not less than one foot from any...

Legal Notice of Public Hearing - Speedway

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 CST

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing before the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Warrenville will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at the Warrenville City Hall, 28W701 Stafford Place, Warrenville, Illinois 60555, to...

Notice of Establishment for a Quiet Zone Sent

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 CST

Historically, local ordinances were adopted banning train whistles. However, in 1988, the State adopted legislation requiring that the train horn be sounded at all public highway-rail crossings. Railroads complied, resulting in a substantial public outcry and court action. In 1994, Congress passed a law requiring the use of...

Metra to Host Second Round of Open Houses

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 CST

Metra is continuing its efforts to develop a new strategic plan, which will guide them for years to come. More than 3,300 people submitted feedback during the first round of open house meetings. This information has been incorporated into their strategic plan. To provide an update on their process and...

Mayor and Council Honor Heroes and Athletes

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 CST

At the October 15, 2012, City Council meeting, the Mayor and Public Safety staff honored both heroes and athletes. The meeting began by presenting Life Saving Awards to Michael Logan and Lionel Martinez. On September 15, 2012, at approximately 5:00 a.m., Warrenville Police and the Warrenville Fire...

Batavia Road Closure

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 CST

Today, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) closed down northwest bound Batavia Road at the intersection of Route 56/Butterfield Road and Batavia Road in conjunction with their Route 56/Butterfield Road widening project. IDOT notified the City in advance of this closure; however the exact date was uncertain until the...

Warrenville K-9 Unit Aids Addison School District in Lockdown Search

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 CST

Warrenville Police CanineHandler Bellingerand K-9 "Baron" were called to assist Addison School District 4 today,with the search of two Addison schools due toa report of a suspicious person. After a thorough search of eachschool building, they were cleared to re-open. ...

Warrenville Meets Mayor's Fitness Challenge

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 CST

Mayor Brummel and the Warrenville Bicyclist & Pedestrian Advisory Commission wanted to help motivate Warrenville residents to get fit. In June, the City launched the first ever Mayor's Fitness Challenge , which challenged residents to keep pace with Mayor Brummel by moving to their own healthy beat. An avid exerciser,...

Halloween Safety Tips

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 CST

Trick or Treat hours are from 3:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 31, 2012. It is strongly recommended that young children be accompanied by a responsible adult, and that all participants follow these simple, but important, tips for a safe and fun-filled Halloween: Halloween...

City Clerk Reminds Residents to Register to Vote

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 CST

City Clerk Emily Larson reminds those who are not registered to vote, that October 9, 2012, is the last day to register or transfer registration to be eligible to vote in the Tuesday, November 6, 2012, General Election. In order to register to vote, a person must meet three qualifications: He or she must...

Legal Notice of Public Hearing - Ghaben/Motor Vehicle Sales; Cantera DCRText Amendments

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 CST

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing before the Plan Commission of the City of Warrenville will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at the Warrenville Municipal Building, 28W701 Stafford Place, Warrenville, Illinois 60555, to consider petitions from Joseph...

City and Fire District to do Training Exercise

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 CST

The Warrenville Fire Protection District and the City of Warrenville Public Works Department will be hosting a joint training exercise with MABAS Division 12 Technical Rescue Team (TRT team) on October 9, 10, and 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.The training will simulate a trench collapse with workers buried and will take...

Nominating Petitions Available from City Clerk's Office

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 CST

Nominating petitions for anyone wishing to run for office for the Consolidated Election to be held Tuesday, April 9, 2013, will be available at the office of the City Clerk at 28 W 701 Stafford Place, in Warrenville, during regular office hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on and after September 18, 2012....

House Fire

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 CST

On September 15, 2012, at approximately 5:00 a.m., Warrenville Police and the Warrenville Fire Protection District responded to a report of a home fully-engulfed in flames at the southeast corner of Forest View Drive and Curtis Avenue. One resident of the house was badly burned and airlifted to Good...

Police Officer Recruitment Announcement

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 CST

Full-time POLICE OFFICER Recruitment/Exam Starting Salary: $54,125 Sworn Officers: 32 Population: 13.140 Website: www.warrenville.il.us Police Department Video: (located ...

Legal Notice of Public Hearing - 4M Enterprises/Dunkin Donuts

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 CST

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing before the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Warrenville will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at the Warrenville Municipal Building, 28W701 Stafford Place, Warrenville, Illinois 60555, to...

Seized Vehicle Auction

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 CST

Police seized vehicles are now available at auction through Obenauf Auction Service, Inc. Auction bidding ends on Thursday,August 30, 2012at 10:45 a.m. For vehicle availability, please visit: ...

Telephone Scam Alert

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 CST

Several area residents and businesses have contacted the Warrenville Police Department after having received telephone solicitations from an unnamed company, reportedly connected to the Police Department. In these calls, an individual from an unidentified source has informed the call recipient that they are selling ads in the...

School is Back in Session

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 CST

On August 22nd , students will return to class in Warrenville schools. It is important that driversare aware of both the presence of students, as well as the laws that protect them. ...

Eat - Shop - Stay Local!

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 CST

EAT - SHOP STAY LOCAL! The City of Warrenville would like to encourage its residents to utilize a great resource that helps them save money and enhances the economic viability of this community. The "Shop Warrenville acorn icon found on the home page of the...

Learn How to Reduce Energy Use

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 CST

The Energy Impact Illinois (EI2) program is led by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), in partnership with the City of Chicago, City of Rockford, ComEd, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Illinois Science & Technology Coalition, Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas, Peoples Gas and The Northern...

BPAC Hosts Traffic 101 Skills Class for Cyclists

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 CST

The Warrenville Bicyclist & Pedestrian Advisory Commission invites you to participate in a Traffic Skills 101 class. If you're a beginner cyclist or extremely experienced, this class can provide you valuable instruction and information. Conducted by a League...

Join Us for National Night Out!

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 CST

National Night Out began in 1984 as America's Night Out Against Crime, with participation in just twenty-three of the fifty United States, and now boasts of participation worldwide. The spirit of the event is to promote neighborhood relationships, and police-community partnerships, in a joint effort to make our nation...

Fireworks for the Fourth

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 CST

The Warrenville Police Department enforces the City Code related to the possession, storage, use, manufacture, sale, handling, or transporting of illegal fireworks. Anyone charged with the possession of illegal fireworks will be fingerprinted, have their picture taken, have to appear in court, and run the risk of having a...

Mayor Brummel's Letter to the Daily Herald

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 CST

Dear Editor, I appreciate your recent article on the report Corruption in the Suburbs . In his article, Jake Griffin...

Legal Notice of Public Hearing - InSite Development/Gardner School

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 CST

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing before the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Warrenville will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at the Warrenville Municipal Building, 28W701 Stafford Place, Warrenville, Illinois...

Power Outage Information

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 CST

The City has no influence over ComEd's prioritization of repairs. The City must call the same customer service number at 1-800-Edison-1, that customers call to get status updates on outages or report additional outages. If residents are in a life threatening situation, they should contact 9-1-1 immediately. For more information,...

Cooling Centers Available

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 CST

A severe heat wave has been predicted for the area. Residents are advised to stay in cool places and drink plenty of water. The Protect DuPage website ( www.ProtectDuPage.org ) contains preparedness information pertaining to heat waves. The website also encourages...

FY 2014 Hotel/Motel Grant Applications Now Available

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 00:00:00 CST

The City's Tourism and Arts Commission (TAC) will be starting the FY 2014 Grant Application cycle (May 1, 2013, to April 30, 2014). Each year, TAC reviews applications requesting money to help fund local events, programs, and projects that promote tourism, the arts, and overnight hotel stays. In the past, local events such as...

Metra to Host Open Houses

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 CST

Metra has embarked on a process to develop a new strategic plan, which will guide them for years to come. One of the first steps in that process is to cement into place their mission, values and vision so they can prioritize spending decisions. They are asking key stakeholders - riders, the public and...

Metropolitan Alliance of Police Calls

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 CST

Many residents and business owners may soon receive solicitation phone calls asking for a financial donation to, what they interpret to be, the Warrenville Police Department. When these solicitors call, please listen carefully to the caller. The Warrenville Police Department does not solicit monetary donations. Any...

Brush Pickup Service Summer Suspension

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 CST

The City of Warrenville wants to remind the residents that there will beNO brush pick up in the months of July and August. Brush pick up will resume againin September, specifically September 4, due to the Labor Day holiday and will continue until October 22.Brush can be placed at the curb as early as the Friday...

Beware of Solicitors for Energy Supply Companies

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 CST

The Warrenville City code prohibits unlicensed door to door solicitations and/or peddling. Solicitor and peddler license are issued on a day-to-day basis and cost $25 per day, per person with a maximum penalty of $200 for violations. Residents who do not wish to be approached by solicitors, canvassers, or peddlers should post...

Legal Notice of Public Hearing - Speedway

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 CST

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Warrenville will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Warrenville Municipal Building, 28W701 Stafford Place, Warrenville, Illinois 60555, to consider the...