City of North Chicago's Council Meeting 11/02/2026

At the City of North Chicago City Council meeting on November 2, 2026, officials held a public hearing on a planned Illinois EPA loan application for water-system improvements: rehabilitation of the existing 4-million-gallon Green Bay standpipe and construction of a booster pumping station with capacity of up to 5 MGD. The work would include tank recoating and safety upgrades, mixing and chlorination systems, piping, site improvements, and a backup generator. The city expects construction to begin in January 2028 and finish in July 2029. Residents and officials discussed system redundancy, aging water mains, pressure-related breaks, and the cost of borrowing; the hearing was adjourned without a vote on the loan or project approval in the transcript.

The Finance and Audit Committee discussed a $950 community-grant award application from J&J Quality Wall, but the transcript does not record a decision. The council also approved payment of city bills as presented, with no total or vendor details stated. Other business included fire department leadership appointments and ward redistricting.