Hannah Billingsley, a candidate for Illinois State House District 49, recently expressed her enthusiasm for the new businesses opening in West Chicago. Billingsley, who is set to challenge incumbent Democrat Maura Hirschauer in the forthcoming general election, stated she was "excited about Cocoa Notes Bakeshop being here."
Following the announcement of increased trash service charges in the City of West Chicago, Heather Brown, a candidate for the Illinois State Senate District 25 and Independent Alderman of West Chicago, expressed concerns about the additional financial burden on residents.