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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: A.
Stations of the Cross
St. Mary’s Church FILE NUMBER:
COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: March 17, 2025
COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: = March 17, 2025
STAFF REVIEW: Kelley Chrisse, AICP, CEcD SIGNATURE. Lal Chior
APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR:
Michael Guttman SIGNATURE
ITEM SUMMARY:
St. Mary’s Church is seeking approval for their annual Stations of the Cross religious event scheduled for
Friday, April 18, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. with an estimate of 500 attendees.
The Church has requested use of City streets and barricades for a procession. Barricades will be
provided, and the church will set up and take down the barricades.
The Special Event Permit Application, which includes the requests of the City, has been reviewed and
approved by staff from the Police, Public Works, Business & Community Relations, and Community
Development Departments as well as the West Chicago Fire Protection District. The Special Event Permit
Application is attached.
ACTIONS PROPOSED:
Recommend event for approval as proposed, contingent upon submittal and approval of required
insurance documentation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
This item is being presented to the Public Affairs Committee for consideration prior to the City Council
meeting.

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City of West Chicago
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION
THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL & SUBMITTED
90 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
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PERMIT NO.
Special Event Permit Application
The Special Event Application must be submitted to the City of West Chicago a minimum
of ninety (90) days prior to the event if it requires closure of public streets, or use of public
parking lots and/or city personnel. The 90-day time period allows sufficient time to evaluate
the request and provide a recommendation to the City Council for its consideration. For
any late submittals (applications submitted less than 90 days prior to the event), a $50 late
fee must be paid with the application. Further, the applicant runs the risk of their Special
Event request being denied.
Note: Prior to review of the Special Events Permit Application, all applicants must
submit the Intent to Meet Insurance Requirements form (page 2).
Submittal Checklist gl
1. Completed and signed Special Event Application
a Intent to Meet Insurance Requirements
3 Section 1 — General Information
a Section 2 — Narrative
a Section 3 — Permits
1 Section 4 — Site Plan and/or Route Map
© Section 5 —- Task List and Due Dates
a Section 6 — Hold Harmless Agreement
2. Completed and signed applications(s) for other permits(s) (See Section 3)
0 Carnival Permit Application - $50 per employee
a Fireworks Permit Application —
$125 (Check made payable to the West Chicago Fire Protection District)
o Building Permit Application (temporary tents — see min. requirements) - $50
ao Raffle Registration Application — requires separate application
o Temporary Liquor License Application — requires separate application
o Temporary Food Service Permit (DuPage Co. Health Dept. 630-682-7979)
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Event Acknowledgement Form returned by:
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Background checks completed by Police Dept. Date = Re. ais
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Certificate of Insurance received and approved Date a
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*** INTENT TO MEET INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ***
Must be returned prior to application review by City staff
Prior to the issuance of a Special Event Permit, all organizations must
present a certificate of insurance meeting the criteria listed below:
1. Required limits per IML-RMA are $1mil per occurrence and general aggregate no less than
$2mil for contractors/vendors.
2. ***PLEASE NOTE: Under the box labeled “Description of
operations/locations/vehicles/exclusions added by endorsement/special provisions”, the
following language must appear:
“The City of West Chicago, its officials, agents, employees, and volunteers is/are named
additionally insured. The additional insured is covered as respect to liability arising out of any
work or activities performed on behalf of (company involved) for (event) (date, times (if
applicable), location) No endorsements or additional forms modify or limit coverage provided
to additional insured. Coverage provided to additional insured is primary as it relates to
(event)”.
3. Vendors shall furnish the additional insured endorsement (consult insurance professional;
examples include but are not limited to forms CG 2010 or CG 2026) to support the certificate
of insurance. The endorsement shall also name “The City of West Chicago, its officials,
agents, employees, and volunteers” as primary and non-contributory.
4. \f applicable, vendor shall furnish the City with evidence of Worker's Compensation
coverage with statutory limits.
5. The insurance provider will need to submit the Certificate of Insurance and supporting
endorsement form preferably via email to specialevents@westchicago.org or fax
(630-293-1257) to be considered an original document.
Res David Loe 002. representing SL Mon} S Catholic chuck
(print name of authorized person) (organization)
have contacted the appropriate insurance provider and acknowledge that the above
insurance criteria can be met. | understand that the Special Event Permit Application
will not be reviewed until this document has been signed and returned to the City of
West Chicago.
2 / O / Zon
(signature) (date)
Sp penx ef te Cress 411825
(name of event) (date of event)
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SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
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Type of Event:
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Event Website:
Purpose of event: CQ\ NACE Croce Tnidawy Cuan of Jesus
Name of Sponsoring Organization(s): SI (Wr us
Organization's Legal Status (i.e. NFP, eel Corporation):
Contact person from sponsoring organization:
Organizer address:
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Emergency contact information (pravide mobile numbers for on-site coogi
1° Contact: ‘4 Wien Phone
2™ Contact: Phone:
Is this an annual event? AA Yes O No If Yes, provide next year’s event date: Ome 6 erat
If the event is a recurring event, please state any problems and/or incidents that have occurred in past
years, such as noise or neighborhood no” HOW
What, if anything, are you doing to rectify the problem(s)?
SECTION 2 — NARRATIVE
On a separate sheet, provide a detailed description of the overall event. The narrative will serve as
the special event proposal to City Council.
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SECTION 3 —- PERMITS
Will your event include a carnival? 0 Yes jr
If yes, you must submit a Carnival Permit Application ninety (90) days prior to the event.
Please visit www.westchicago.org under Forms for an application.
or 700 sq. ft. in area without side curtains? o Yes No
If yes, you must submit a Building Permit Application thirty (30) days prior to the event.
Please visit www.westchicago.org under Forms for an application.
Does your event include the use of a temporary ves Yo of 400 sq. ft. in area with side curtains
Will your event include a fireworks display? 0 Yes L No
If yes, you must submit a Fireworks Permit Application thirty (30) days prior to the event.
Please visit www.westchicago.org under Forms for an application.
Are you holding a raffle at yourevent? o Yes gNo
If yes, you must submit a Raffle Registration Application fourteen (14) days prior to the
event. Not all applicants will qualify for a license. Please visit www.westchicago.org under
Forms or contact the City of West Chicago at (630) 293-2200 ext.170 for an application.
Will you be applying for a Temporary Liquor License? 0 Yes f No
If yes, you must submit a Temporary Liquor License Application thirty (30) days prior to the
event. To qualify for a Class D license, the applicant must be a local organization or group
providing beer and/or wine at a picnic, carnival or similar function. A Class D license shall be
authorized on a day-to-day basis but not for more than seven (7) consecutive days. Please
contact the City of West Chicago at (630) 293-2200 ext. 170 for an application.
Will you be serving food at your event? oYes gNo
If yes, you may be required to submit a Temporary Food Service Permit Application thirty
(30) days prior to the event. Please contact the DuPage County Health Department at (630)
682-7979 or visit http:/www.dupagehealth.org/temporary-food-service for additional
information.
Are you requesting services from these departments?
O Police O Fire District / Paramedics © Public Works
Specify services: earn cade S Ne ce SSUry of Si ee closure,
Will you be utilizing any of the following services?
O Water Oi Electric/Generator O Other N ! A
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Narrative for Living Stations of the Cross
The Living Stations of the Cross is a reenactment of the Passion and Death of our
Lord Jesus Christ. The event starts at the Church with the trial of the Lord Jesus
and then continues by the way of the Cross to the Hill of Calvary which is in the
grassy area behind the parking lot on Garden Street. There are several actors
involved in the procession and the crowds of people follow behind. We will have
amplified sound so that the crowds can hear and participate.

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SECTION 4 — SITE PLAN AND/OR ROUTE MAP
Please attach a separate sheet to illustrate the layout for your event.
If applicable, the following must be included:
Location of garbage receptacles (G) Location and number of barricades (B)
Location of toilets (T) Location of fire lane (FL)
Location of hand washing sinks (HWS) Location of fire extinguishers (FE)
Location of retail vendors (RV) Public entrances and exits (PE)
Location of food vendors (FV) Location of “No Firearms" signage (NF)
Location of first aid (FA) Location of sound stages and amplified sound (S)
Location of residential streets surrounding event
Are you requesting the use of any City-owned property, i.e. City streets, parking lots, or sidewalks?
Y Yes O1No If yes, please indicate the property that an are requesting to use.
CGboogd — Yorle ancl Garden Streets
Would you like to request the closing of City streets? A Yes ONo
If yes, please fill in the following information or submit a route map along with this application:
Street i From Dates Times
York Oak wood ‘Garden Aor | 1D \2-5
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SECTION 5 — PLANNING WORKSHEET AND REQUIRED TASK DUE DATES*
Use this form to determine the date each of these tasks needs to be completed. For tasks that do not apply,
please mark “N/A” in the Due Date column. If the Due Date falls on a weekend or holiday, the Due Date
becomes the next normal business day. However, this does not affect the other Due Dates, as they are only
dependent on the date of the special event.
Note: This section must be completed by event organizer prior to notary signature.
Date of Special Event:
Tasks to be completed Days Due
(All items due to City unless noted) BeforeEvent Due Date
Submit “Intent to Meet Insurance Requirements” : . ae cl
: f ; : Prior to Prior to application
pineal ina with Special Event Permit application review roti
Submit Special Event Permit Application | 90 days ‘ | 10,
Submit Carnival Permit Application 90 days os
Submit Fireworks Permit Application 30 days ~
Submit Temporary Liquor License Application 30 days 4
Submit Building (Temporary Tent) Permit
: 30 days s
Application |
Submit Temporary Food Service Permit [
Application(s) 30 days =
(DuPage County Health Dept. — 630-682-7979)
Submit Original Certificate of Insurance* 21 days* % Jr
Submit Raffle Registration Application 14 days =
Notify residents/businesses of special event 14 days 4 | 4
Post “No Firearms” signs at all public entrances
(See IL State Police requirements for standardized N/A Day of Event
sign in West Chicago's Special Events Policy)
*If this requirement is not met, the proposed event may be cancelled.
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SECTION 6 —- WAIVER AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
In consideration of the Ss : ig (othelic Chorohiname of organization) and its Members,
employees, volunteers or guests, being allow to participate in +(the Activity) the
undersigned hereby recognizes, acknowledges and assumes any and all risk/pertaining to
or Mar 3 Catoli Cheek (name of organization) participation in the Activity.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the S fe Mace’ Gan ° / fe hurd (name of organization)
hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of West Chicago, its officials, agents and
employees, against all injuries, deaths, loss, damages, claims, suits, liabilities, judgments, cost and
expenses (including attorneys fees), which may in anywise accrue against the City of West Chicago, its
officials, agents and employees, arising in consequence of S f Mary’ & hohe Chee (name of
organization) participation in the Activity, or which may in anywise result therefore, except that arising out
of the sole legal cause of the City of West Chicago, its agents or employees. The
StMar's { ptlelc Chua (name of organization) shall, at its own expense, appear, defend and
pay all charges of attorneys and all costs and other expenses arising therefore or incurred in connections
therewith, and, if any judgment shall be rendered against the City of West Chicago, its officials, agents
and employees, in any such action, the _S Murys Gfele Ger (name of organization) at
its own expense, satisfy and discharge the same.
The invalidity or unenforceability of any of the provisions hereof shall not affect the validity or
enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement.
The undersigned represents it has full authority to execute this Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement on
behalf of the St Mary S Ce Tholz Geh (name of organization).
Agreed this 1o* day of Febrnny 20 Ge
St Marys Ganiehc Chord
Name of Ofganization
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The Organization and the authorized signatory below agree to inform the City of West Chicago of any
changes in the application at least thirty (30) days prior to the event. Please note: Final approval of
this event is pending satisfactory completion of Certificate of Insurance requirements.
Signatory agrees to abide by all requirements of the Special Events Policy, including
compliance with the State of Illinois Firearm Concealed Carry Act.
*All applications must be signed and notarized.
Sh Mary s( nhelx Ch ah Dike cl Donia 10/25
(Name of Organization (Print Name of Signatory) (Date)
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OFFICIAL SEAL
JULIA A FAVELA
NOTARY PUBLIC. STATE OF ILLINOIS
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 02/08/2027
(Notary Public)
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Signed and sworn to before me this ID day of Fe. YUaTl 4 20 2S
After submitting all forms, your application will be reviewed by City staff. All departments that will be
involved in providing services or permits for the event will be notified. Please do not assume that all
aspects of the event will be approved. You may be asked to make some changes to your plan
based on the availability of services or scheduling of other events.
The City of West Chicago reserves the right to cancel any event at any time for reasons deemed
necessary by the City Council and/or City Administrator.
Deliver all completed items to:
City of West Chicago
Attn: Community Development — Special Events
475 Main Street
West Chicago, IL 60185
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Based on the information which has been submitted and contingent upon approval of any necessary inspections
the day of the event, the request for a permit has been:
O Approved Permit No.
O Denied
Remarks:
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Title Date
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WEST CHICAGO POLICE
DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
JANUARY 2025
ColinFleury, Chief of Police

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Organizational Chart 3
Department Overview 4
Personnel 5
Criminal Activities 6
Monthly Totals 8
Officer Activities 9

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Organizational Chart
West Chicago Police Department
_West Chicago Police Department Organizational Chart
Chief of Police
Deputy Chief
Investigations/Support
Services Comunander
Community Relations
Officer
Patrol Commander
Training Officer
Days A
Sergeant erg
Patrol Officers Patrol Officers Patrol Officers
Investigations Sergeant
Gang/Narcotics
Detectives
School Resource
Officers
Evidence Custodian
(CSO)
Administrative Sergeant
Patrol Officers

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Department Overview
The Mission of the West Chicago Police Department is to Protect Life and Liberty, Provide
Quality Police Services, and Forge Community Partnerships with Integrity and Professionalism.
The police department has three divisions: the Office of the Chief of Police, the
Patrol Division, and the Investigations/Administrative Division.
The primary responsibility of the Office of the Chief of Police is to provide general management
direction and control for the Department. The Office consists of the Chief of Police, the Deputy
Chief of Police, and the Management Analyst.
The Patrol Division consists of Uniformed Patrol Officers, a Community Service Officer, and a
Training Officer.
The Investigations/Administrative Division consists of Detectives, School Resource Officers,
Evidence/Property, the Targeted Response Unit, the Community Relations Officer, the
Administrative Sergeant, the Records Unit, and Social Services.

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Personnel
The following officers celebrated work anniversaries with the Department:
Sergeant Berg- 29 years
School Resource Officer O’Neil- 23 years
Sergeant Peterson- 21 years
Officer Alaniz- 17 years
Officer Fuller- 15 years
Officer Bertany- 9 years
Officer Mielke- 7 years
Detective Moore- 6 years
Officer Hunt- 5 years
Detective Eversole 5 years
Officer Solis- 2 years
Officer Guerra- 2 years
In January, K9 Kane celebrated his 3 birthday.
On January 16" and 29", the Cadets trained with the Department's APEX virtual training
system. Sergeants Bowers, and Jones, and Officer Fuller were all on hand to help.

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On January 24", Officer McClelland resigned from his position with the Department.
On January 24", Sergeant Berg Completed his final day as a sworn officer with the Department
after 29 years of dedicated service.

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Criminal Activities
Criminal Defacement:
#2500014 Person(s) unknown spray-painted gang-related graffiti on a retaining wall at the
northeast corner of Brown St. and Barber St.
#2500092 Person(s) unknown spray-painted gang-related graffiti on a garage in the 300 block
of Fulton St.
#2500186 Person(s) unknown spray-painted gang-related graffiti on dumpsters near the 521
Carriage Dr. building.
Criminal Damage to Property:
#2500005 Person(s) unknown damaged a vehicle parked in the 1200 block of Kings Ct. Both
side view mirrors had been broken off the vehicle and a cinderblock had damaged the
windshield, driver's side windows, and driver's side door.
#2500011 Person(s) unknown damaged a vehicle parked in the 200 block of N. Neltnor Blvd.
The driver's side door lock had been removed and was found lying on the ground.
#2500010 A known person damaged a vehicle near the intersection of Elizabeth St. and Dayton
Ave. The victim had driven to the location with the intent of fighting when the suspect
approached, shattered the victim's rear driver's side window, and then fled in a black vehicle.
#2500023 Person(s) unknown scratched the rear window and paint on the trunk of a vehicle
parked in the 500 block of Main St.
#2500037 A known person shattered a window on the south side of a residence in the 800
block of S. Neltnor Blvd.
#2500048 Person(s) unknown damaged the windshield of a vehicle parked in the 800 block of
Burr Oaks Dr.
#2500067 Person(s) unknown damaged a vehicle parked in the 800 block of Burr Oaks Dr. The
front driver’s side tire’s sidewall had been punctured.
#2500080 Person(s) unknown hit a streetlight with a vehicle in the 1700 block of Brookwood
Dr.
#2500174 Person(s) unknown threw two bricks through the front window of a residence in the
400 block of E. Forest Ave. When an occupant of the residence looked out the window, he
reported seeing three subjects holding handguns who then ran from the area eastbound on
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Motor Vehicle Theft:
#2500079 Person(s) unknown removed the victim's truck from a business in the 1600 block of
Powis Ct. The vehicle was recovered on January 24" from the garage of a residence in Aurora,
IL. The investigation is ongoing.
Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm:
#2500075 Person(s) unknown fired one round with a handgun through the window of a
residence in the 800 block of Lyman Ave. The investigation is ongoing.
#2500156 On January 25", Officers Richards, Hunt, McGuire, Rigler, and Lukaszek, and
Sergeant Perry responded to the 200 block of W. Pomeroy St. after receiving several calls of
shots fired. A caller advised that several subjects exited a garage, fired several shots, and then
re-entered the garage. Responding officers located several subjects in the garage as well as
shell casings near the garage door. The garage was cleared, and the subjects were transported
to the Police Station to be interviewed.
Mob Action/Aggravated Battery:
#2500125 Two known offenders repeatedly struck the victim in the head with a beer bottle and
closed fists while at a bar in the 100 block of W. Roosevelt Rd. The victim exchanged words
with the suspects and flashed gang signs before being struck. The suspects then fled the scene
northbound on Joliet St. after flashing gang signs at the victim. The victim suffered a severe
laceration to his head and was transported by West Chicago Fire Protection District personnel
to Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital.
Deceptive Practice:
#2500183 Three individuals cashed fraudulent checks at Amigo Plaza Express, located at 543
Main St. One check was issued on September 27" for $835.14. The second check was issued
on December 26" for $1,504.36. The third check was issued on November 5" for $398.15.
Amigo Express Plaza was later notified that all three checks were fraudulent. The
investigation is ongoing.
Arson:
#2500034 Person(s) unknown set fire to a dumpster behind a business in the 500 block of Main
St. The investigation is ongoing.

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Monthly Totals
Activities
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
YTD
Total
2024
2024
2024
2024
2025
2024
2024
Traffic
873
898
920
899
899
883
11,493
Stops
bce
330
354
392
322
322
314
5,064
Citations
Traffic
179
165
221
221
282
2,698
Wamngs
Parking
388
262
263
336
336
Citations
Traffic
65
77
Crashes
oe
327
270
264
301
Reports

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Officer Activities
#2500051 On January 8", 2025, Officers McGuire, Castro, Jacobs, and LaPorta responded to a
criminal damage call in the 800 block of Main St. The victim reported that a rock had been
thrown through her apartment window. The victim also added that she saw her ex-boyfriend
running from the scene. Officers checked the area and located the suspect as he ran into a
neighboring apartment building. The subject was placed in custody and transported to the
Police Station, where he was interviewed. The suspect admitted that he threw the rock through
the window. A search of court records showed that the suspect had numerous outstanding cases
with pretrial conditions of release that he continues to violate. The suspect was charged with
one count of Criminal Damage to Property, Disorderly Conduct, and Violating Pretrial
Conditions. He was fingerprinted, photographed, and transported to the DuPage County Jail.
#2402402 On December 12", 2024, Officer Schane responded to Menards, located at 220 W.
North Ave., for a delayed theft report. An unknown person placed three rolls of copper wire
valued at $854.00 in a shopping cart, concealed them, and then went to the garden center. The
suspect hid the copper wire behind patio blocks, went inside, and paid for ten patio blocks. The
suspect left the store, drove to the garden center, placed the wire into a pickup truck, and then
left the area. Surveillance cameras captured photos of the suspect and the vehicle's registration
plate. Officers requested Kane County deputies to respond to the address on the truck
registration. The deputies saw an individual fitting the description of the suspect exit the
vehicle, run into the house, and turn out the lights. Attempts to have the suspect exit the house
were unsuccessful. The vehicle was towed to the police station. Surveillance videos from
Menards were viewed, and various law enforcement databases were checked. The Kane County
Sheriff's Office was contacted, and a suspect's name and information were developed. A photo
was obtained from Menards that matched the suspect. It was also learned that the suspect had
sold the copper tubing to a recycling company. On January 10", Detectives Herbert and
Montgomery and Officer Schane conducted surveillance for a suspect in unincorporated Kane
County. The suspect was observed driving a black SUV, stopped, and placed in custody on
Farnsworth Ave. in Aurora. While conducting a search incident to arrest, a plastic baggie
containing a white powdery substance was found in the suspect's pants pocket. The suspect was
transported to the Police Station and declined to make a statement. The DuPage County State's
Attorney's Office approved felony charges of Retail Theft and Burglary against the suspect, who
was fingerprinted, photographed, and transported to the DuPage County Jail.
#2500199 On January 31%‘, Officer Solis observed a driver traveling southbound on Neltnor
Blvd. near Dayton Ave. commit lane violations. The vehicle was stopped in the area of Neltnor
Blvd., and Joliet St. A DuPage County deputy was in the area and assisted with the stop. The
driver consented to a search of the vehicle, and nothing was located. The rear passenger was
requested to step from the vehicle and asked if he had any drugs or weapons on him. He stated
that he had "his 9". A search of the passenger uncovered a 9mm Taurus handgun tucked in the
subject's waistband. The subject was asked if he had a concealed carry license, and he replied
no, he had a FOID card. The subject was placed under arrest and transported to the Police
Station. When interviewed, the suspect added that he had researched the FOID card statute and
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believed it had entitled him to carry a firearm on his person. The DuPage County State's
Attorney's Office approved a charge of Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon- No Concealed
Carry. The subject was fingerprinted, photographed, and released from custody on pretrial
release on his own recognizance.
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Them # FA,
WEST CHICAGO POLICE
DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
FEBRUARY 2025
ColinFleury, Chief of Police

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Organizational Chart 3
Department Overview 4
Personnel 5
Criminal Activities 6
Monthly Totals 8
Officer Activities 9

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Organizational Chart
West Chicago Police Department
_West Chicago Police Department Organizational Chart _
Chief of Police
Deputy Chief
Investigations/Support
Services Commander
Officer
Patrol Commander
Training Officer
Days A
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Department Overview
The Mission of the West Chicago Police Department is to Protect Life and Liberty, Provide
Quality Police Services, and Forge Community Partnerships with Integrity and Professionalism.
The police department has three divisions: the Office of the Chief of Police, the
Patrol Division, and the Investigations/Administrative Division.
The primary responsibility of the Office of the Chief of Police is to provide general management
direction and control for the Department. The Office consists of the Chief of Police, the Deputy
Chief of Police, and the Management Analyst.
The Patrol Division consists of Uniformed Patrol Officers, a Community Service Officer, and a
Training Officer.
The Investigations/Administrative Division consists of Detectives, School Resource Officers,
Evidence/Property, the Targeted Response Unit, the Community Relations Officer, the
Administrative Sergeant, the Records Unit, and Social Services.

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Personnel
On February 11" and 25", the Cadets worked on tactical movements, rapid deployment, and
room entry. Officers MacDougall and Fuller, and Detective Calabrese provided instructions.
On February 20", K9 Officer Sauseda, Sergeant Langelan, and K9 Kane of the Department's
Targeted Response Unit (TRU) visited with children attending the West Chicago Park
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Criminal Activities
Retail Theft:
#2500221 An unknown person purchased $221.99 worth of Ceaderstone at Menards, located at
220 W. North Ave. The suspect then went to the lumber yard and took Ceaderstone, valued at
$571.56. Menard's management added that the suspect had done the same thing at their
location in Melrose Park. The investigation is ongoing.
Criminal Damage to Property:
#2500226 Person(s) unknown damaged a vehicle parked in the 500 block of Carriage Dr. The
paint on the car's passenger side had been scratched from the front quarter panel to the rear
door.
#2500295 Person(s) unknown threw paint on a door and the steps of the north stairwell of an
apartment building in the 1200 block of Kings Ct.
Motor Vehicle Theft:
#2500266 Person(s) unknown removed a vehicle from a lot in the 1800 block of W. Hawthorne
Ln. The vehicle's GPS unit had been removed from the truck tractor.
#2500276 Person(s) unknown removed a vehicle from a lot in the 1800 block of W. Hawthorne
Ln. The truck tractor had been left unlocked with the keys inside.
Unauthorized Video Recording:
#2500277 A known suspect took a photograph of a shirtless boy in the locker room of Leman
Middle School located at 238 E. Hazel St. The suspect then showed the picture to several
students. The State's Attorney's Office declined charges due to the suspect's young age.
Theft From Motor Vehicle:
#2500248 Person(s) unknown entered two unsecured Terex cranes parked in a lot in the 08300
block of Town Rd. Removed were two display screens. Loss is estimated at $20,000.00.
#2500320 Person(s) unknown entered the unlocked vehicle in the 1200 block of Kings Cir. and
removed the owner's backpack. Contained in the backpack were the owner's green card, a
social security card, debit card, and driver's license.
Deceptive Practice:
#2500319 Person(s) unknown used a counterfeit $20.00 bill at a business in the 900 block of
N. Neltnor Blvd.
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Residential Burglary/Criminal Damage to Property:
#2500297 Person(s) unknown entered a garage in the 100 block of Ingalton Ave. and removed
property and damaged items. The suspect entered the garage through an unlocked side door.
The suspect entered an unlocked vehicle and removed a brown Portland cross-body purse. The
individual also damaged the garage door, wall-mounted door opener, and garage door control
unit. A suspect arrested on charges for another incident was found possessing the purse. DNA
samples were obtained from the suspect, and further investigation is ongoing.
Burglary:
#2500334 A Person(s) unknown entered the victim's storage unit in the 1200 block of S.
Neltnor Blvd. A gun locker containing a 16-gauge shotgun, a 30-06 rifle, a .22 caliber
Remington rifle, a U.S. passport, military paperwork, and tax paperwork was taken from the
unit. The victim's lock had been cut off and was replaced by a lock sold by the storage
company.
Armed Robbery:
#2500331 Person(s) unknown entered a business in the 500 block of Main St. The suspect,
wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, white hat, and black surgical mask, grabbed a hooded
sweatshirt and approached the counter. The suspect then pulled a black handgun, walked
around the counter, and demanded the victim open the cash register. The victim didn't open
the register, so the suspect grabbed a bag containing the hooded sweatshirt and fled westbound
Main Street on foot. A K9 arrived on the scene and tracked to the dumpsters behind
apartments on Geneva St. Located in the dumpster were the suspect's hooded sweatshirt, black
surgical mask, and white hat. Also in the dumpster were a black airsoft handgun and the black
bag containing the hooded sweatshirt that the suspect took. The suspect was not located. The
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Monthly Totals
Activities
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
YTD
Total
2024
2024
2025
2025,
2025
2024
2024
Traffic
898
920
899
744
1,643
1,974
11,493
Stops
Traffic
354
392
322
202
524
648
5,064
Citations
Traffic
165
169
221
143
364
558
2,698
Wanings
Parking
262
263
336
249
585
Citations
Traffic
77
73
122
Crashes
270
264
301
252
553
Reports

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Officer Activities
#2500211 On February 2", Officer Solis and Detective Moore responded to the Jewel Store
located at 177 E. Roosevelt Rd. They were advised two known people approached the victim in
the store. The victim left the store as he feared receiving "a beat down," eventually running
eastbound from the scene. The victim's car keys fell from his pocket while running. The
suspects picked up the keys, entered the victim's car, and left the parking lot westbound. The
stolen vehicle was later located by Officer Lukaszek, unoccupied, near Lincoln Ave. and Brown
St. The truck was towed back to the Police Station, where it was processed for fingerprints and
DNA. The suspect's vehicle information was entered into the Law Enforcement Agency Data
System (LEADS). The suspect's vehicle was later captured on Waukegan's FLOCK license
plate reader system. The Waukegan Police were notified of the vehicle, located and boxed it in,
and took four people into custody. The keys to the victim's vehicle were located on one of the
suspects. Three suspects were transported back to the Police Station and interviewed by
Detectives Calabrese, Montgomery, Moore, and Herbert. The DuPage County State's
Attorney's Office approved charges of Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle and Mob Action
against the three suspects. They were fingerprinted, photographed, and transported to the
DuPage County Jail.
#2500278 On February 14", Officer Solis stopped a vehicle in the 1300 block of Neltnor Blvd.
due to a few traffic violations. A strong odor of cannabis was emanating from the vehicle. The
vehicle's driver was recognized from an earlier parking complaint call in the 400 block of E.
Forest Ave. The driver was observed wearing a black cross-body bag on the earlier call. Asked
about the cannabis odor, the driver stated the vehicle could be searched. No cannabis was found
in the vehicle, but the cross-body bag was found where the driver had been seated. The bag had
some weight to it, and when it was lifted, the shape of a firearm could be felt. When opened,
the bag contained a .40 caliber handgun with a laser sight and seven rounds in the magazine.
The driver and passenger were arrested and transported to the Police Station. The DuPage
County State's Attorney's Office approved two counts of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a
Weapon against the driver. He was fingerprinted, photographed, and transported to the DuPage
County Jail. The passenger was issued a local ordinance citation for Possession of Drug
Paraphernalia and was released from custody.
#2300181 On February 4", 2023, the Department received a Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
identity theft report. The victim, from the 2500 block of Amelia Ln., stated that an unknown
suspect used the victim's social security number to access the victim's home equity line of
credit, take an advance of $17,500.00 and draw funds until only $128.00 was left in the account.
Additionally, the suspect opened an account at PNC Bank using the victim's information. It was
later learned that $86,000.00 had been taken from the victim's accounts, with $51,000.00
transferred to PNC Bank. A subpoena issued to PNC Bank resulted in a surveillance video of a
subject opening an account in the victim's name and depositing $51,373 in the account. PNC
also provided surveillance videos of the subject at additional PNC locations. Detective Eversole
learned that a bank transaction had been made in Michigan. The surveillance video of the
suspect was sent to Michigan for possible identification. In May of 2023, Detective Eversole
received a response from the Michigan State Police Statewide Network of Agency Photos
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regarding a facial recognition request. A photo of the suspect resembled the photo from the
bank’s surveillance images. A search of Illinois Secretary of State driver's license images
resulted in an image that matched the bank video. Contacting authorities in Michigan, it was
learned that the suspect had opened accounts and borrowed against victims' home equity lines of
credit. On April 23", 2024, Detective Eversole appeared before the Grand Jury and provided
the case facts. A "true bill" was returned for the charges of Identity Theft, Forgery, Financial
Institution Fraud, and Continuing Financial Crimes Enterprise. The DuPage County State's
Attorney's Office completed an arrest warrant for the suspect. On February 25", the Wheaton
Police Department took the suspect into custody on an unrelated case. Detective Eversole went
to the Wheaton Police Department, advised the suspect of his rights, and interviewed him.
Initially, the suspect denied any knowledge of the identity theft in West Chicago. Eventually,
the suspect stated that another subject made him commit the offense. The suspect further added
he committed the offense because he was in debt. The subject was transferred to the DuPage
County Jail, where he was processed and served with the warrant.
#24002232 On November 15", 2024, officers were dispatched to a call where a suspect walked
into Ace Hardware, 319 N. Neltnor Blvd., and removed two leaf blowers valued at $359.98.
Detective Calabrese followed up on the case and obtained photos from an informational
intelligence bulletin and surveillance video of the suspect at Ace Hardware. The photos
matched. Additionally, Detective Calabrese learned that the suspect was wanted on four
warrants out of Kane County. The surveillance video from the store also showed the suspect
exiting a tan vehicle. Detective Calabrese searched the FLOCK license plate reader cameras
and was able to locate images of the vehicle providing registration and owner information.
Detectives Montgomery and Calabrese attempted to interview the suspect at the Kane County
jail, but he declined to speak with investigators. On February 5", 2025, the DuPage State's
Attorney's Office approved Retail Theft and Burglary charges against the suspect. A warrant
was issued and forwarded to the Kane County Jail, where the suspect was being held.
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West Chicago
City Museum
2024 Highlights
From Depot Street To Neltnor Boulevard: A History Of
300% increase visits to
x
the website through i ed
new features, including 3,836 Guests in 1,069 people reached
the 12 days of West Museum through 10 external
Chicago History 120 more than 2023 events
Collection Inventory
Project finished
35th Annual Tales Tombstones Tell mapping collection
with new self-guided mobile walk through November 2 storage holding 36,000
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Phalen Consulting, Inc.,
FY2024 Report for the Management and Operation of the West Chicago City Museum
Staff Time: 2,338.61 (average of 44.97 hours a week; FY23 average of 54.77 a week)
Main Projects:
e Staffing Museum open hours
e Collections: processing temporary receipts, accessioning artifacts, database entry, digitization of
collection, inventory of collection, research files, newspaper collection, online digitization plan,
Historical Preservation Commission files, artifact storage, online collection platform Cataloglt,
backlog processing, museum storage rehousing project, museum storage mapping project
e Communications: email, mail, reports, social media, website updates, outreach, community partners
events
e Community outreach projects: Burlington Route Historical Society collaboration, Fire Department
book, DuPage Foundation-Arts DuPage, WeGO Together for Kids, Healthy West Chicago, Cultural
Arts Commission-Public Art, Friends of the Museum outreach, DuPage County Heritage Gallery,
Midwest Museum Association, Illinois Arts Education Association, State of Illinois 250%
Commission, We Go History collaboration with the Kruse House Museum/West Chicago Historical
Society
e Conferences/Professional Development: Kane DuPage Regional Museum Association meetings and
professional development; Illinois Association of Museums Annual Conference, Professional
Development Meetings & Annual Meeting, American Association of State and Local History
Annual Conference; American Association of State and Local History Small Museums
Committee; American Association of State and Local History Standards & Ethics Committee;
American Association of State and Local History America 250 Handbook Committee
e Educational: online resources on wegohistory.com; school tours; art and history programs; virtual
tours; District 33 outreach events
e Events: Museum open house, Germans in West Chicago, Historiography, Blooming Fest, Food Fest,
Tales Tombstones Tell, Downtown Trick or Treat, West Chicago 175" Anniversary Programming,
West Chicago Trains Programming, Frosty Fest
e Exhibits: outdoor interpretive signage for the CB&Q Depot; 50" Anniversary of the Village of
Turner April 2023-April 2024; 175" Anniversary of the Community of West Chicago Exhibit May
2024-April 2025; virtual online mini exhibits; Veterans Exhibit on 2" floor; Railroad Exhibit on 2™
floor
e Grants: none
© Operations: bookkeeping, staffing, planning
e Programs: History Pin, Mobile Walking Tour, Historiography reading history book groups; Rail
Trail; KDRMA Passport to Adventure; Tales Tombstones Tell; Outreach presentations in
neighboring communities; History presentations at the library and Historical Society meeting; Artist-
in-Residency Program
e Research: organizing research files, collection of items for the research collection, working with
researchers and processing research requests
e Volunteer management: museum volunteer program
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Collection:
Accession Total:
e Collection total: 35,483o0bjects
e Collection processed into PastPerfect database: 15,691
e New donations YTD: local family materials, railroad history, veterans items, local
organizational items
e Cataloglt online database: 4,86 artifacts entered
Research Inquiries: 131 (average 10.9 a month) (railroad history, house history, local business
history, family history, cemetery history, local school history, local historic buildings, historic
events)
Visitation:
e Overview
Metric 2024 2023 2022
Open hours 742 701.50 654*
Museum Guests 3,836 3,706 3,108
External Program Attendance 1,069 987 545
Virtual Program Attendance 483 0 597
Website Unique Visits 3,981 3.680 3,800
Facebook Followers 1,369 1,258 1,168
Twitter Followers N/A 417 424
Instagram Followers 622 604 550
*In 2022 Museum was closed with City buildings in January
o Breakout
e Category Date(s) Guests
Walk-in Museum visitors Jan-Dec 2024 Total 2,155
during regular open hours Morning 616
Afternoon 1,539
Museum specific visitors Jan- Dec 2024 Total 1,681
(researcher, museum related Morning 897
question) Afternoon 784
Education: Ebook Jan- Dec 2024 364 users
curriculum
Education: Fire History Jan- Dec 2024 114 users
Ebook
Education: Digital Local Jan- Dec 2024 55 classrooms used
History Lessons
Program : February - November 77
Historiography,
Nonfiction Monthly Book
Club
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Virtual Program:
Germans in West Chicago
Jan 31, 2024
139
Tour: Museum &
Downtown History
walking tour for German
Foreign Exchange
Students
February 23, 2024
11
External Event: Tea:
Tasting the 1930s
April 13, 2024
36
Tour: Museum &
Downtown History Tour:
German Sister Cities
May 10, 2024
21
Event: Blooming Fest
Museum Guests
May 16, 2024
104
Event: Blooming Fest
Kid Zone Table
May 16, 2024
150
Program: Artist-in-
Residence Gitte Bog
“Sounds of West
Chicago” Community
Project
May 15 — June 15, 2024
125
Event: Museum outreach
at We Go Together for
School Back Pack Event
August 18, 2024
300
Event: Food Fest Museum
Visits
August 24, 2024
174
Program: Artist-in-
Residence Gitte Bog
“Sounds of West Chicago”
Community Project
September 17 —
October 15, 2024
135
Tour & Presentation:
Bridge Communities
September 24, 2024
12
Program: Tales
Tombstones Tell
October 4, 2024
182
Virtual Program: Self-
Guided Tales Tombstones
Tell
October 4 — November
3, 2024
176
Tour: Leman Middle
School to
Museum/Downtown
October 10, 2024
177
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Event: Downtown Trick or October 26, 2024 1065
Treat
Program: West Chicago & November 6, 2024 34
the Railroads @ Library
Education: Leman Middle November 12, 2024 82
School Literacy Night
Historic Games
Program: West Chicago & November 13, 2024 25
the Railroads @
Community Center
Event: Frosty Fest December 7, 2024 636
Museum Visits
Volunteer hours: 385 (FY2023: 370) (docent hours, file organizing, event assistance,
newspaper collection, genealogy, research requests)
Goal Achievement per statements made in Attachment B
e Education: Annual Goal of 6 total programs during school year including 4 in museum group
tours; MET as of December 31, 2024
e Summer Passport Program goal of attracting 75 additional visitors through program, the
majority of which from out of town; MET as of December 31, 2024
e Exhibits/Displays: Annual Goal of at least one new large exhibit MET as of December 31,
2024
e Outreach Exhibits: Expand current Depot Days open public hours from four Saturdays a year
to twelve Saturdays a year: unmet as of December 31, 2024 due to Turner Court construction
e Exhibits/Displays: Accessibility goal of maintaining at least 10 hours a week during winter
months and 16 hours a week during spring/summer/fall months MET as of December 31,
2024
e Volunteers: monthly goal of utilizing volunteers for 30 hours a month MET as of December
31, 2024
e Collection: annual goal of accessioning 50% of the backlog of artifacts MET as of December
31, 2024
e Collection: annual goal of accessioning 75% of 2024 donations MET as of December 31,
2024
e Collection: digitizing 10% of the collection during inventory process MET as of December
31, 2024
e Research library: monthly goal of serving 10 researchers a month MET as of December 31,
2024
e Programs: annual goal of 8 programs open to the public MET as of December 31, 2024
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Financial Overview
For the fiscal year of 2024 under the twelfth year of the executed contract with the City of West
Chicago for management of the City Museum, Phalen Consulting, Inc. had total cash inflows of
$88,200.00 and total cash outflows of $92,105.40. Per the February 4, 2019, Agreement between
the City of West Chicago and Phalen Consulting for the Operation of the West Chicago City
Museum, City Resolution No. 19-R-0008 $88,200 of cash inflows came from the City. While
operating with a net deficit, Phalen Consulting, Inc. has maintained positive cash bank balances,
primarily through the delayed payments to the Museum Director; funds will be transferred from
the Friends of the Museum Trust account to cover budget deficits.
Amount budgeted YTD (Dec. 31, 2024)
Staff $60,000 $60,334.31
Training and Tuition $1,000 $953.32
Membership $1,500 $1,694.50
dues/subscription
Printing and binding $100 $151.06
Advertising and promotions $200 $278.40
Other contractual services $1,272.69
Tech/office supplies $5,060.32
Tools & equipment $2,352.20
Educational exhibitions $5,000 $5,572.20
Educational programming $7,000 $9,122.17
Miscellaneous $1,000 $996.00
Collection maintenance $2,000 $2,971.01
Additional arts programming $1,000 $1,000.00
$200 $347.22
$88,200 $92,105.40
For the fiscal year of 2024 the West Chicago City Museum’s Trust Fund had total cash inflows of
$514.82 and total cash outflows of $1,371.00, for a net deficit of $856.18.
e Inflows
o $504.30 donations
o $10.32 from interest revenue on account
FY2025 Preview
e Launch the 175 Anniversary of the Burlington Route (2025), and work towards the 250%
Anniversary of the United States in 2026 (West Chicago represented on the Illinois
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Commission for the 250" through Director Sara Phalen); March launch new downtown
programming in collaboration with People Made Visible/Gallery 200
Expand outreach events: Host 5 Museum Outdoor events (walking tours, cemetery walk) and
take part in 5 Outdoor Community Events
Expand our education work with local schools by adding three new local history based
programs
Expand our reach to West Chicago history lovers by adding 1,500 new items to our online
database
Plan for digital asset maintenance
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T+emn + Ss. Cc,
People Made Visible, Inc. End of Year Report for Fiscal Year 2024
For the fiscal year of 2024 under the thirteenth year of the executed contract with the City of West Chicago
for the operation of Gallery 200, People Made Visible had total cash inflows of $16,028.00 and total cash
outflows of $29.860.00, for a net deficit of $13,832.00. The net deficit will be covered by organizational
savings for our expansion of staff and anticipated inflows during the FY25.
Financial highlights from the fiscal year 2024 include:
> Inflows: $16,028.00
o Cash receipts of $6,000.00 from the City of West Chicago per the contractual agreement
between the City and People Made Visible, Inc.
Cash receipts of $890.00 from the Gallery artist fees
Cash receipts of $9,138.00 from donations from the public for the Gallery 200
Programming and 200 Main Projects Fund
> QOutflows: $29,860.00
o Printing & Advertising: $ 152.80
o Supplies & Event expenses: $ 842.55
o Equipment: $ 399.97
o Cleaning: $ 520
o Insurance & Registration fees costs totaled $ 2,875.63
o Phone & Internet: $ 3,017.64
e
Staff: $ 21,311.41
Website with online store: $ 740.00
Events at 103 W. Washington:
January 2024:
e “Unique Art Sale” exhibit
February 2024:
e “Walk with Me: An Art Show Through Different Styles & Bodies of Work” by Asia Bell
exhibit, opening reception, Friday, February 2nd
e “Tree of Love” Window Display
e Host Girl Scouts Service Unit, February 4"
e Host Girl Scouts Troop, February 24"
March 2024:
e “Youth Art Month” exhibit, student reception, Thurs., March 21*
e Hour expansion started 13" with the addition of Wednesday hours (new hours Wed-Fri noon-
6pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun noon-4pm)
e Host Girl Scouts Troop, March 16"
April 2024:
e “West Chicago Community High School Art Showcase” exhibit, opening reception Thurs.,
April 4%
e “Becoming America: a photography exhibit through the eyes of young immigrants” D94
exhibit, opening reception Thurs., April 4"
e Host D33 Ballet Folklorico Practice, April 6"
e Host D33 Ballet Folklorico Practice, April 13"
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Host D33 Ballet Folklorico Practice, April 27"
May 2024:
“Art in Full Bloom” Group Show exhibit, opening reception, Friday, May 3"
Five Art Classes: Sculpture, painting, kids art
Sister Cities Tour, May 10"
Host D33 Ballet Folklorico Practice, May 11"
Host Mexican Cultural Center Olmec Head Artists
Game Night, May 7"
PMV Artist-in-Residency: Mexico City based Danish artist Gitte Bog “Sounds of West
Chicago” project May 15-June 15
Blooming Fest: Art Demos
June 2024:
“21 Years in the Making: Hope and Healing Through Art” by Starla Snead exhibit, opening
reception Friday, June 7"
Host Mexican Cultural Center Olmec Head Exhibit
Three Art Classes: kids art
Participated at Vineyard Art Fair 2024 in Wheaton to promote our programs, gallery and
classes
July 2024:
Elisa Rijos featured artist exhibit opening reception, Friday, July 5"
Host Mexican Cultural Center Olmec Head Exhibit
Host D33 Summer CAPE Art Community Classes
Host Mexican Cultural Center DuPage Alebrije Artist and work
Participated at West Chicago Park District Taco & Art Fest to promote our programs,
gallery and classes
Three Art Classes: kids art, plaster
August 2024:
Shari Hohl featured artist exhibit, opening reception Friday, August 2"4
West Chicago Food Fest chalk art in front of 103 W. Washington Street and artist
demonstrations
Host Mexican Cultural Center Olmec Head Exhibit
Host Mexican Cultural Center DuPage Alebrije Artist and work
Three Art Classes: kids art, knotted necklace
September 2024:
Blue Kubica featured artist exhibit with opening reception, Friday, September 6"
Marketing Your Art event, Sat., September 14"
Host Mexican Cultural Center DuPage Alebrije Artist and work
Host Mexican Cultural Center Olmec Head Exhibit
Five Art Classes: glass art, crafting, jewelry, kids art, journaling
October 2024:
Artoberfest Group Exhibit, with opening reception, October 4"
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e Carving Community Event & Contest, October 24"
e Host Mexican Cultural Center DuPage Alebrije Artist and work
e Host Mexican Cultural Center Olmec Head Exhibit
e Downtown Trick or Treat
e Four Art Classes: kids art, painting, calligraphy
November 2024:
e Sue Tripp Memorial Featured Artist, Opening Reception, November 1‘
e Host Mexican Cultural Center DuPage Alebrije Artist and work
e Four Art Classes: kids art, fiber, calligraphy
December 2024:
e Small Gifts of Art Group Exhibit, opening reception, December 6"
e Frosty Fest, Saturday free craft and artist demo
e West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission Banner Competition Winner Reception and
Exhibit Rosalie White, Dec 13"
e Seven Art Classes: kids art, paper craft, glass, jewelry
Other Group Utilization Throughout the Year:
Mexican Cultural Center DuPage Regular Meetings
District 33 Ballet practices
Local Girl Scout Troop meetings and Service Unit events
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Visitation at 200 Main:
Guests 5,769 2,931 2,927 1,004*
e Breakout: Walk-in Gallery visitors during regular open hours (Thurs noon-6pm,Fri
noon-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun noon-4pm; Wednesday noon-6pm added in March)
e *limited hours due to COVID restrictions
Category Date(s)
Total Visitors January 2024
Total Visitors February 2024
Total Visitors March 2024 148
Total Visitors April 2024 380
Total Visitors May 2024 854
Total Visitors June 2024 292
Total Visitors July 2024 334
Total Visitors August 2024 488
Total Visitors September 2024 424
| Total Visitors October 2024 1225
Total Visitors November 2024
Total Visitors December 2024
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Gallery 200 Artist Sales
FY24 FY23 FY22 FY21
Total Sales $ 26,005.50 $17,779.25 $ 13,063.00 $ 10,675.50*
«sales limited due to COVID
e Breakout
Category
Total Sales
Total Sales
January 2024
February 2024
$1,516.00
$331.00
Total Sales March 2024 $602.50
Total Sales April 2024 $1,244.50
Total Sales May 2024 $4,070.50
Total Sales June 2024 $1,444.00
Total Sales
Total Sales
November 2024
December 2024
Total Sales July 2024 $1,913.00
Total Sales August 2024 $1,653.00
Total Sales September 2024 $2,178.00
Total Sales October 2024 $1,822.00
$5,089.00
$4,142.00
Progress towards Goals for 2024
Expanded open hours: completed hours expansion started March 13
Continue to increase visibility of Gallery 200 and downtown West Chicago cultural
activities: met
Continue to promote West Chicago artist community and offerings through state
and national organizations: met
Continue to Market West Chicago as a destination for artists and a place to purchase
affordable art: met
Continue to expand classes offered at Gallery 200, including virtual offerings: new class
schedule launch in May
Continue fundraising campaign to contribute to 200 Main Street Renovation Project: in
progress
Reinstate Visiting Artist-in-Residency: Mexico based Danish Artist Gitte Bog May and
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September visit
e Work with the City Museum on Anniversary Community Art Offerings: met
Goals for 2025
e Introduce additional hours at 200 Main Street
e Continue to increase visibility of Gallery 200 and downtown West Chicago cultural
activities
e Continue to promote West Chicago artist community and offerings through state
and national organizations
e Continue to Market West Chicago as a destination for artists and a place to purchase
affordable art
e Expand classes offered at Gallery 200, including virtual offerings, and increase registration
with the goal of eight classes a month and one free community art making offering
e Continue fundraising campaign to contribute to 200 Main Street Renovation Project
e Expand Visiting Artist-in-Residency and welcome two visiting artists in the 2025 year
e Work with the City Museum on IL250 (America250) Commemoration
Gallery 200, 2024 report, page 6

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Gallery 200 KPls
ANNUAL VISITATION ANNUAL SALES*
200 MAIN: 2014 1,881 $8,386.06
2015 2,351 $10,716.55
103 W. WASH: 2016 | 2,173 $8,066.55
2017 2,859 $13,223.25
2018 3,126 $8,153.25
2019 3,650 $16,086.95
2020 1,387 $4,774.50
2021 1,004 $10,675.50
2022 2,927 $13,063.00
2023 2,931 $17,779.25
2024** 5,769 $26,005.50
*Gallery 200 takes no commission on artist sales.
**2024 significant increase in visitation and sales due to the implementation of our attached
business plan made possible by the first paid part-time dedicated Gallery 200 Manager.
Additional partners utilizing space at 103 W. Washington Street:
e Healthy West Chicago
e Mexican Cultural Center DuPage
e Community Events & Space Use
© Scout Events, District 33 Ballet Folklorico, Community Group Meetings, Birthday
Party Space Use, Community Nonprofit Fundraiser VIP Host, Emergency
Response Location

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Business Plan for Gallery 200
Executive Summary As a program of People Made Visible, Gallery 200 aims to transform
downtown into a vibrant hub for creativity, community engagement, and mental wellness
through art. By hosting monthly rotating art exhibitions, offering art classes, hosting community
partners and organizing community events, we seek to foster a love for art while contributing
to downtown redevelopment. Our gallery will serve as a platform for local artists, a resource for
art education, and a center for community connection.
Mission Statement To enrich the community through art by showcasing diverse talents,
promoting mental health through creative expression, and revitalizing the downtown area as a
cultural and social destination.
Goals and Objectives
1. Promote Local Art and Artists: Host monthly rotating art shows to spotlight emerging
and established artists. Goal achievement: first Friday monthly opening exhibit
receptions in 2024 averaged per event 92 visitors per 2 hour reception.
2. Provide Art Education: Offer art classes and workshops for all ages and skill levels. Goal
achievement: quarterly class offerings launched in May of 2024, to date 52 classes held
in variety of mediums (painting, fiber, fused glass, jewelry making) for adults and kids.
3. Foster Community Connections: Organize community events, such as open mic nights,
art demonstrations, and collaborative community projects. Goal achievement: 18 free
community event/art creation programs help in 2024.
4. Promote Mental Health: Use art as a tool for mental wellness by offering therapeutic
art workshops and partnerships with mental health organizations. Goal achievement: 3
Mental Health focused free community art programs hosted with an additional 15 art
creation events. Art therapist classes scheduled to start in March 2025 and be
supplemented for Police Department programming.
5. Contribute to Downtown Redevelopment: Partner with local businesses, civic groups,
and developers to integrate art into downtown revitalization efforts. Goal achievement:
cross-promotional publicity, joint community programming and space use (Food Pantry
Fundraiser November& December 2024).
Market Analysis
e Target Audience: Residents of all ages, local artists, art enthusiasts, families, educators,
and professionals seeking creative outlets.
e¢ Community Need: The downtown area is underutilized and lacks cultural spaces that
can draw people together for relationship building. Art as a form of community building
and mental health support is gaining recognition and aligns with growing trends.

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Community economic impact is seen through attracting visitors to downtown West
Chicago (it is estimated 60% of our visitation is from out of town guests).
e Competitive Advantage: Unlike commercial galleries, we prioritize accessibility,
inclusivity, and community impact. Our nonprofit status enables us to attract grants and
donations, reducing barriers to entry for both artists and participants.
Programs and Services
1. Monthly Art Shows: (goals met in 2024)
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Themes highlighting diverse cultures, social issues, or artistic styles.
Opportunities for local artists to exhibit and sell their work.
Opening receptions with artist talks, demos and live music.
2. Art Classes and Workshops: (goals met in 2024)
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Regular classes in painting, sculpture, photography, and more. (Classes launched
in May 2024)
Special workshops focused on art therapy and mindfulness. (Additional art
therapist led programming to kick off in March 2025).
Collaborations with schools and scout programs. (goal met in 2024).
3. Community Events: (in progress)
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Partnerships
Art walks, live demonstrations, and pop-up markets. (Trial at Blooming Fest and
Food Fest).
Collaborative projects like murals or installations in public spaces. (2025
collaboration with CAC and City Museum)
Social gatherings, including family days and networking events for artists. (goal
met in 2024).
Free community craft/art making during City of West Chicago downtown events
(goal met in 2024).
e Community Organizations: Collaborate with mental health nonprofits, schools, and civic
groups. (expanding our work with art therapist to launch in March 2025)
e Local Businesses: Work with restaurants, cafes, and retailers to host events and sponsor
initiatives. 2025 goal to create restaurant postcard for out-of-town guests looking for
places to dine while visiting West Chicago.

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Funding Strategy 2025
1. Grants and Donations:
o Apply for arts and cultural grants from local, state, and federal sources.
o Establish a business sponsorship program with tiered recognition levels.
2. Membership & Rewards Program:
o Offer annual memberships with perks such as discounts on classes and exclusive
event invitations.
o Provide class discounts to those who enroll in multiple classes.
3. Event Revenue:
o Charge nominal fees for classes and workshops.
o Host ticketed events like galas, benefit auctions, and performances.
4. Additional Sales:
o Sell branded merchandise and art supplies/kits.
o Operate a pop-up shop for visiting artists and crafters.
o Host non-gallery artist on a commission-fee basis.
Operational 2025 Goals
e Staffing: Supplement PT Gallery Manager and Gallery artists with Art Student Interns
e Technology: Relaunch online art purchasing platform. Invest in new fully digital POS.
Metrics for Success
1. Number of visitors to monthly exhibitions and events.
2. Growth in class and workshop enrollment.
3. Increase in partnerships and collaborations.
4. Positive feedback from the community on mental health and downtown redevelopment
impact.
5. Financial sustainability through diverse funding streams.
Conclusion By fostering creativity, connection, and community well-being, Gallery 200 will not
only elevate the arts but also play a pivotal role in revitalizing downtown and community
building. We invite community members, partners, and funders to join us in building a vibrant
future through the power of art.