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 From:
  Sgt. Bill Hall
630-293-2222
bhall@westchicago.org		 City of West Chicago Police Dept.
325 Spencer Street
West Chicago, IL 60185

West Chicago Seatbelt Safety and Awareness Campaign Proves Successful
 
 
West Chicago, Illinois: June 15, 2010 - The West Chicago Police Department announced that Campaign #3 of the Illinois Department of Transportation funded grant was successful in educating the motoring public on Seatbelt Safety and Awareness. The Campaign ran from May 14-May 31, 2010 and resulted in 43 citations being issued for Seatbelt and Child Restraint violations.

Campaign #3 is the third of five overall campaigns funded by a grant received from the Illinois Department of Transportation. This grant allows the West Chicago Police Department to hire back Officers to provide traffic enforcement for child restraint, seatbelt, speeding, and alcohol related violations. This grant started in October, and will end September 30, 2010.

Campaign # 4 will begin on June 18, 2010 and run through July 4, 2010. A continuing effort will be made citywide to make roadways safer by enforcing these violations and educating the public on seatbelt safety and awareness.

 

 

 

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West Chicago is a diverse, family-oriented community with a rich cultural mix and a proud heritage. It is the first Illinois community established by the railroads and continues to be a convenient transportation hub served by three major rail lines, Illinois' third-busiest airport and three state highways. West Chicago offers award-winning schools, a growing industrial park and convenient access to parks, shopping and restaurants. Additional information can be found on the City's website at www.westchicago.org or by calling Rosemary Mackey directly at (630) 293-2200 x 139.
 
 
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