Joanne Von Alroth

A program to save injured wildlife in the village and eventually return the animals to their natural habitat could become a reality this spring, trustees said. Village Board members agreed...

The village will use nearly $1.1 million in state motor fuel tax money to fund this year's roadway maintenance program, Village Council members said Monday. Commissioners formally agreed that the...

Organizers of the Chicago-Du Page Triathlon said they will move the location of the race's swimming event rather than lose nearly $33,000 in village funds. After meeting resistance from Du...

Village officials have decided not to fill the vacant community relations director position and have opted instead to use a portion of the unused salary to pay for its annual...

Village commissioners have agreed to lower the minimum age for auxiliary police officers to 18 from 21 and to remove a residency requirement. The changes, approved last week, were made...

Commuter parking lot rates should not increase until village officials decide what to with the extra money, said one council member. The high demand for commuter parking near the village's...

A waste collection program designed to lower the garbage bill for many single-family households also could benefit those who live in multi-family dwellings. Village Board members agreed this week to...

The Village Council has approved a new hotel tax that should please residents and hotel owners, village officials say. Using its home-rule powers, the Village Council last week repealed the...

Preparing the Westmont Fire Department for the future could cost the village nearly $1.6 million over the next five years, village officials say. Under its "Project 2000" plan, which outlines...

More recycling and a pay-per-bag charge could be the key to lower waste pickup costs for residents, village officials say. Under a proposal approved by the Village Board's Public Works...