City of West Chicago 475 Main Street P.O.Box 488 West Chicago, IL  60185
Contact:	Gabrielle Wallace
	630-918-9210
Date:	May 6 , 2005

West Chicago meeting agendas and minutes posted on city website

• Agendas for upcoming City Council and various Committee meetings will be posted prior to the meeting on the West Chicago website at http://www.westchicago.org/gov/council-agendas.php.
• Agendas for City Council meetings are also posted the Friday before each meeting on the bulletin board at City Hall.
• City Council and various Committee meeting minutes are posted at http://www.westchicago.org/gov/committees.php.
• Board and Commission meeting agendas and minutes are posted at http://www.westchicago.org/gov/boards.php.
• For more information, contact Kimberly Wayne at 630-293-2200 or kwayne@westchicago.org.

 West Chicago seeks vendors to showcase businesses at Railroad Days

• Vendors are invited to showcase their business at Railroad Days July 7-10 in West Chicago.
• Each business will have its own tent, electricity and table.
• Fees are $250 for businesses based in West Chicago and $300 to those located out of the city.
• The deadline is Friday, May 20. 
• For further information, contact Marcy Glink at Great Events, 847-480-9500, Ext. 103.

 Auditions being scheduled for Railroad Days Talent Show

• Auditions for the Railroad Days Talent Show will be held at City Hall on June 11-12, beginning at 10:30 a.m. 
• Appointments for auditions can be made by calling Great Events at 847-480-9500, Ext. 103.
• Finalists will be chosen to perform on stage at the 2005 Railroad Days Festival Talent Show on Thursday, July 7, 2005 at 7 p.m.
• For information, contact Marcy Glink at Great Events, 847-480-9500, Ext.103.

 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Film to highlight DuPage Airport

• A film scheduled for a June 2005 release by the NBAA, one of the largest business aviation associations in the nation, will feature DuPage Airport.
• DuPage is one of only two airports in the entire country to be featured in the film, which will promote the value of regional aviation airports.
• For more information, visit www.nbaa.org.

 Assistance provided for paying gas or electric bills

• LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) can help residents pay gas or electric bills.
• Requirements include Social Security cards for all family members, proof of last 30 days of income, and the most recent gas and/or electric bills.
• Applications are being taken at the Fox Community Center, 306 Main Street in West Chicago on May 23, 2005 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• For more information, call 630-407-6500 or 800-942 – 9412.