West Chicago Prospective Candidate Packets Available

West Chicago, IL: October 28, 2008 - The City of West Chicago has announced the availability of Prospective Candidate Packets for the April 7, 2009 consolidated election. The information packets will be available beginning on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at City Hall, located at 475 Main Street.

The following lists the offices up for election, including the service term:

Mayor – serves a four-year term
City Clerk – serves a four-year term
City Treasurer – serves a four-year term
Alderman – serves a four-year term; one each in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th Wards
Alderman – serves a two-year term; one in the 2nd Ward

Candidates wishing to run for these offices must file the appropriate documents during the period of January 19 – 23, 2009, and January 26, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at West Chicago City Hall. The final day has been extended due to the observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

Names will be placed on the ballot in the order in which they are filed. If two or more candidates file at the same time on the first day of filing, (or received in the first mail) a lottery will be held on January 27, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall, to determine the order in which those candidates’ names will appear on the ballot. For further information, contact City Hall at (630) 293-2200.

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West Chicago is the one of the fastest-growing cities in DuPage County in the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. With a current population of more than 25,000, West Chicago is a diverse, family-oriented community with a rich cultural mix and a proud heritage. West Chicago 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.

CITY OF WEST CHICAGO 475 Main Street, West Chicago, Illinois 60185 T - (630) 293-2200 www.westchicago.org