March 16, 2026 City of West Chicago City Council

The City of West Chicago City Council held its regular meeting on March 16, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key actions included the approval of a corporate disbursement report totaling $766,363.93 and the issuance of approximately $9.495 million in general obligation bonds to finance capital improvements, including a significant $7.64 million contract awarded to Construction Inc. for the 2026 Industrial Streets Improvement Project. Additional contracts were authorized for fuel purchases, architectural design services, pavement maintenance, traffic signal installation, and engineering services related to downtown modernization, with contract amounts ranging from approximately $63,875 to over $1.1 million. The council also discussed traffic safety concerns related to a state highway intersection, noting jurisdictional and regulatory constraints affecting traffic signal installation. The meeting concluded with announcements about upcoming community events and the state of the city address.