The City of West Chicago is an active community with a vibrant volunteer spirit. The volunteers who serve on City Commissions exemplify outstanding community involvement.
Appointments are typically reserved for residents and are made by the Mayor, with the consent of the City Council, and based on experience and interest. A list of Commissions is provided below.
If you are interested in serving on a Commission, please download and review the Boards and Commission Application form, which should be returned to the office of the Mayor.
Commission meeting are held at City Hall, 475 Main street (unless otherwise noted) and are open to the public.
Click here for Commission agendas and minutes.
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
The Commission meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION
The Commission meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
PLAN COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Commission/Board meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
The Commission meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
The Commission meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:00 p.m.
LIQUOR CONTROL/TOBACCO COMMISSION
The Commission meetings are Called As Needed
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POLICE PENSION FUND
The Commission meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m.**
**Quarterly meetings (January, April, July, October)