Seatbelt Safety and Awareness Campaign Continues in West Chicago

West Chicago, Illinois: December 11, 2007 - The West Chicago Police Department announced that Campaign #1 of the Illinois Department of Transportation funded grant was successful in educating the motoring public on Seatbelt Safety and Awareness. The Campaign ran from November 12-25, 2007 and resulted in 220 citations being issued for Seatbelt and Child Restraint violations.

Campaign #1 is the first of five overall campaigns funded by a grant received from the Illinois Department of Transportation. This grant allows the West Chicago Police Department to re-hire Officers to provide traffic enforcement for child restraint, seatbelt, speeding, and alcohol related violations. This grant started in October, and will end September 30, 2008.

Campaign # 2 will begin on December 17, 2007 and run through January 1, 2008. A continuing effort will be made citywide to make roadways safer by enforcing these violations and educating the public on seatbelt safety and awareness. For further information about the program or seatbelt safety, please contact the West Chicago Police Department at (630) 293-2222.

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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 directlyat (630) 293-2200 x 139.

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