November 2, 2026 City of West Chicago City Council

The November 2, 2026 City of West Chicago City Council meeting included procurement and budget matters alongside governance and zoning discussions. Council approved the corporate disbursement report totaling $1,876,365.60, a property-tax levy estimate (with the final levy expected to return December 7), and a police pension fund contribution request of $3,844,137 for the proposed 2027 budget. Staff presented a draft 2027 budget that includes a 5% water and sewer rate increase, continued bond issuance for the industrial road program, continued lead service line replacement, and a proposed $2 million transfer from the Downtown Revitalization Fund to the capital fund for downtown modernization and beautification. The budget remains under review; staff will return with options for funding an additional $10,000 requested for WeGo Together for Kids’ operations.

Council also received an interim report on data-center regulation during the current moratorium. Staff described potential future zoning requirements, including special-use permits, residential setbacks, noise and vibration monitoring, energy and water standards, and decommissioning plans; an ordinance proposal is expected to return for consideration in January. Separately, council approved an exception to the temporary moratorium for TPID200 LLC’s proposed site near the airport, by a vote of eight in favor and one abstention. The meeting also included a discussion of staff and elected officials’ roles in purchasing and contracting: purchases must remain within appropriations and follow required procedures, and contracts generally require council approval. No other contract award or vendor selection was identified.