Berwyn aldermen appoint six community members to pool advisory committee Berwyn aldermen unanimously seated six community appointees to a pool advisory committee after reviewing applicants; the committee’s first full meeting is scheduled for March 19 at 6 p.m. in city chambers to begin planning, timelines and community listening sessions.

Berwyn is diving into community engagement with a newly appointed pool advisory committee set to kick off its first meeting on March 19!

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Alderman Bowman proposes gaming licensing overhaul; council asks for business feedback and legal review Alderman Bowman introduced a draft video-gaming ordinance with five reforms — tiered fees, council authority, moratorium, contribution limits, and a community investment fund — and the council asked staff to gather business and resident input and seek legal review before returning in ~30 days.

Alderman Josh Bowman is shaking up Berwyn's gaming landscape with a bold proposal aimed at balancing community needs and business interests—will it pave the way for a brighter future?

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City Council approves Depot District Summerfest and police officer hire Council unanimously approves Depot District Summerfest and hiring of new police officer.

Berwyn is gearing up for an exciting Depot District Summer Fest, but that's just the beginning of what the City Council has been up to!

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Berwyn develops working cat program to manage rodent population City officials assess feral cat colonies for new rodent control initiative in Berwyn.

Berwyn is tackling its rodent problem with a unique solution: a Working Cat Program that not only manages feral cats but also engages the community in the process!

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Berwyn residents demand stronger Welcome City Ordinance amid fears of ICE raids and discrimination Community members urge city council to strengthen welcoming ordinance amid rising fears of ICE raids.

In a charged Berwyn city council meeting, residents passionately urged for stronger protections amid rising fears of ICE raids and discrimination against immigrant families.

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Berwyn residents demand stronger protections for Latino and LGBTQ communities amid rising fears Berwyn community demands stronger protections and transparency regarding safety for Latino and LGBTQ+ residents.

Berwyn residents are rising up, demanding stronger protections for Latino and LGBTQ+ communities as fears about safety and immigration policies escalate.

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