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June 15, 2026 City of West Chicago City Council
Published: Jun 15, 2026
Mayor Highlights Immigrant Contributions and Community Partnerships
Mayor Daniel Bo discussed the importance of immigrant contributions to West Chicago, highlighting partnerships with organizations like Desperatar Latino and Kasamitaun. He reflected on the city's history of immigration, including waves from Ireland, Germany, Mexico, and other parts of the world, and acknowledged past challenges such as the Great Depression's impact on Mexican immigrants. The Mayor emphasized that immigrants are essential to the community's strength and character.
City Council Recognizes Volunteers, Celebrates Centennial Anniversaries and Championship Soccer Team
The City Council recognized staff and community members for their contributions to the Big Boy event and celebrated two local institutions for their centennial anniversaries: West Chicago Community High School and St. Andrews Golf and Country Club. Additionally, the girls' soccer team from West Chicago Community High School was honored for winning their conference, marking the first time a female athletic team from the city achieved this distinction.
City Council Approves Meeting Minutes, Financial Report, Consent Agenda Items, and Festival Permits
The City Council approved the minutes from the June 1st, 2026 meeting and the corporate dispersement report for June 15, 2026, totaling $641,993.71. The council also approved a consent agenda including special event permits for the World Cup Festival and the West Chicago High School Homecoming Parade, resolutions for appointing an authorized agent to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund and authorizing signers for city accounts, and a funding agreement with Desperatar Latino for the Mexican Independence Day event. Items pulled for separate consideration, the Mexican Independence Day Festival Special Event Permit and the funding agreement with Desperatar Latino, were both approved.
New Director of Community Development Appointed; Upcoming Community Events Announced
The City Council announced that John Starret has accepted the position of Director of Community Development, moving from his interim role. Additionally, updates were provided on upcoming community events, including the Mosaic Market's Hawaiian night on June 18th, where updated modified plans for a community project will be presented. Railroad Days, organized by the Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce, will take place from June 18th to 21st at Pioneer Park, featuring a carnival, entertainment, and family activities, culminating in an America 250 fireworks celebration on Saturday.
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