===== PDF PAGE 43 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] CITY OF WEST CHICAGO PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM TITLE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: ____5.D.____ West Chicago Community Partnerships 2026 Budget Requests & FILE NUMBER: _______________ Proposed Allocations COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: October 20, 2025 COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: _______________ STAFF REVIEW: Kelley Chrisse, AICP, CEcD SIGNATURE __________________________ ITEM SUMMARY: The City of West Chicago has long partnered with community-based organizations that advance the well-being of residents and contribute to the cultural, social, and economic vitality of the community. These partnerships support the arts, promote health and wellness, provide services for seniors and families, foster international connections, and strengthen youth engagement. In prior years, these partnership contributions were distributed across various departmental budgets. With the creation of the Business & Community Relations (BCR) Department, these partnerships are now being consolidated into a single department budget. This change is designed to: • Increase Transparency – Provide a clearer picture of financial and in-kind support. • Enhance Accountability – Evaluate partnerships consistently against Council priorities and fiscal capacity. • Improve Efficiency – Centralize administration under one department. This memo outlines the purpose, prior funding, 2026 requests, and proposed 2026 allocations for each of the City’s five primary partnership organizations. People Made Visible – Gallery 200 • Purpose: Downtown arts hub offering monthly exhibits, classes, and cultural events that attract visitors and support local artists. Originally created as a City initiative, Gallery 200 was transi- tioned to People Made Visible in 2014, which now manages the space and programming un- der contract with the City. • Funding History: $6,000 annually (2014–2025) • 2026 Request: $6,000 • Proposed 2026 Allocation: $6,000 • Council Priority Alignment: Revitalizing Downtown; Elevating Culture & Community Identity People Made Visible – Healthy West Chicago (HWC) • Purpose: Builds a culture of health through nutrition programs, active living, gardening, and wellness initiatives in partnership with schools, healthcare, and community organizations. • Funding History: o 2014–2015: $0 o 2016–2018: $30,000 annually o 2019: $25,000 o 2020: $85,000 (special project support) o 2021: $20,000 ===== PDF PAGE 44 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] o 2022–2025: $40,000 ($20K base + $20K match) • 2026 Request: $30,000 • Proposed 2026 Allocation: $26,000 ($20,000 base with $6,000 match) • Council Priority Alignment: Connecting the Community; Investing in Our Future DuPage Senior Citizens Council (DSCC) • Purpose: Provides Meals on Wheels, well-being checks, home repairs, and social supports, enabling seniors to live independently and safely. • Funding History: o 1999: $3,937 → gradual increases through 2006 o 2007–2022: $10,000 annually o 2023–2024: $24,000 annually • 2026 Request: $30,000 • Proposed 2026 Allocation: $23,000 • Council Priority Alignment: Connecting the Community West Chicago Sister Cities • Purpose: Strengthens cultural exchange with Taufkirchen (Vils), Germany through delegation visits, civic tours, and international friendship. • Funding History: Event-specific support only (e.g., $1,000 sponsorship for “Meet the Mayor” event in 2024; $2,500 for the 25th Anniversary Celebration in 2024) • 2026 Request: $5,000 (to support hosting 20 guests in June 2026, covering transportation, ad- missions, and meals) • Proposed 2026 Allocation: $3,000 • Council Priority Alignment: Elevating Culture & Community Identity WeGo Together for Kids (WGTK) • Purpose: Coalition of 70+ organizations serving children and families through coordinated pro- grams in mental health, family stability, literacy, and workforce development. • Funding History: No prior City funding • 2026 Request: o $10,000 for a First Responder Workforce Development Program (with District 94, West Chicago Police, and West Chicago Fire) o $10,000 for general operations and coalition support o Total Requested: $20,000 • Proposed 2026 Allocation: $7,000 (restricted to the First Responder Workforce Development Program) • Council Priority Alignment: Connecting the Community; Investing in Our Future Additional City Support Provided (In-Kind Contributions) • People Made Visible – Gallery 200: Use of City-owned properties at 103 W. Washington Street and 200 Main Street. • People Made Visible – Healthy West Chicago: Desk at City Hall with computer, printing, and limited supplies. • West Chicago Sister Cities: City-funded replacement of signage in the public right-of-way. Total Community Partnerships Budget Requested: $91,000 Total Community Partnerships Proposed Budget: $65,000 ===== PDF PAGE 45 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] ACTIONS PROPOSED: Discussion and direction on the proposed allocations. The recommended funding levels reflect the City’s effort to balance fiscal responsibility with support for valued community partners. While several requests exceed the proposed contributions, maintaining allocations at these levels ensures sustain- ability across all partnerships while recognizing additional in-kind support provided by the City. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A Attachment: Community Partnership Summary Table ===== PDF PAGE 46 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] West Chicago Community Partner 2026 Budget Requests Proposed Allocations 2026 2026 Proposed Partner Organization Purpose Prior Funding History Request Allocation People Made Visible – Gallery 200 Downtown arts programming $6,000 annually (2014–25) $6,000 $6,000 People Made Visible – Healthy West Community health & wellness $0 (2014–15) → $40K (2022–25) $30,000 $26,000 Chicago DuPage Senior Citizens Council Senior nutrition & support $3,937 (1999) → $24K (2023–24) $30,000 $23,000 West Chicago Sister Cities Cultural exchange & connections Event-specific ($1K, $2.5K in 2024) $5,000 $3,000 WeGo Together for Kids Youth & family coalition, workforce pipeline No prior City funding $20,000 $7,000 TOTAL $91,000 $65,000 ===== PDF PAGE 47 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] I t e m # 8.A. WEST CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT SEPTEMBER 2025 Colin Fleury, Chief of Police ===== PDF PAGE 48 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] TABLE OF CONTENTS Organizational Chart……………………………………………………………………….3 Department Overview………………………………………………………………………….4 Personnel……………………………………………………………………………………………………….5 Criminal Activities………………………………………………………………….6 Monthly Totals…………………………………………………………………………………... 8 Officer Activities………………………………………………………………………………...9 2 ===== PDF PAGE 49 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] Organizational Chart West Chicago Police Department West Chicago Police Department Organizational Chart Chief of Police Analyst Deputy Chief Investigations/Support Services Commander Community Relations Officer Administrative Sergeant Targeted Response 5 Unit HSI Detective Patrol Commander Training Officer Days A DaysB Sergeant Sergeant [_rsstottes Patrol Officers Patrol Officers Investigations Sergeant General Case Gang/Narcotics Detectives Detectives School Resource Officers Records Personnel Contractual ===== PDF PAGE 50 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] 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 of the Chief of Police 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. 4 ===== PDF PAGE 51 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] Personnel On September 16th, Officer Bertany and Chapman received Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hero Awards. The MADD Hero Awards are for those who have worked hard to reduce the number of impaired driving incidents. MADD recognizes those who dedicate themselves to eliminating drunk/drugged driving. On September 23rd, the Cadets went on a field trip to the Department’s dispatch center, DuPage Public Safety Communications (Ducomm). In addition to a tour of the facility, they learned about a career in telecommunications. The following officers had anniversaries in September: School Resource Officer Levato- 27 years Officer Arms- 23 years Commander Reavley- 18 years Sergeant Bowers- 15 years Officer Schoonhoven- 9 years Detective Montgomery- 4 years Officer McGuire- 4 years Officer Serrano- 3 years 5 ===== PDF PAGE 52 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] Criminal Activities Criminal Damage to Property: #2501600 Person(s) unknown bent a street sign at the intersection of E. Grand Lake Blvd. and Garden St. #2501613 Person(s) unknown bent street signs at the intersection of Barber St. and Augusta Ave. #2501619 Person(s) unknown bent a street sign at the intersection of Fremont St. and Elmwood Ave. #2501709/1712 Person(s) unknown bent two street signs at the intersection of Grand Lake Blvd and Fremont St. #2501746 Person(s) unknown damaged an apartment window in the 400 block of Carriage Dr. Theft: #2501604 Person(s) unknown removed the street sign from the intersection of Willow Creek Rd. and Long Oak Dr. #2501614 Person(s) unknown cut wires and removed five copper bus bars valued at $1,800.00 from a cell tower in the 1700 block of Metoyer Ct. The theft occurred any time after May 2024. #2501662 Person(s) unknown pumped $160.24 in diesel fuel at a gas station in the 1400block of W. Roosevelt Rd. The suspect then left the station without paying. #2501644 Person(s) unknown removed the owner’s bicycle, valued at $100.00, from West Chicago Community High School, located at 326 Joliet St. The victim secured his bike and watched a football game. When he returned, the bike was gone. #2501694 Person(s) unknown removed the victim’s wallet from a store in the 1800 block of N. Neltnor Blvd. After paying the bill, the victim placed his wallet on the counter and left the store. The next customer took the victim’s wallet and exited the store. The wallet contained the victim’s identification card and $200.00 U.S.C. Retail Theft: #2501655 Person(s) unknown entered the business in the 200 block of W. North Ave. and went to the wire aisle. The suspect switched barcodes on a large wire bundle. The suspects switched a barcode from a $70.00 wire bundle onto a $565.00 wire bundle. The theft resulted in a $495.00 loss for the store. The suspect then left the store, driving off in a black SUV. 6 ===== PDF PAGE 53 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] #2501792 Person(s) unknown removed items from Menards located at 220 W. North Ave. and exited the store without paying. The suspect placed a surge protector and smart thermostat in a backpack, purchased $30.00 in other items, then left the store. Loss is $404.99. Officers identified a suspect. Investigation is ongoing. Burglary: #2501634 Person(s) unknown entered the victims’ storage unit in the 1200 block of S. Neltnor Blvd., and removed several vehicle titles and a drill, valued at $200.00. Burglary to Motor Vehicle: #2501611 Person(s) unknown entered a vehicle parked at the train depot, 508 Main St. Removed was a radar detector valued at $100.00. Burglary to Motor Vehicle/Criminal Damage to Property: #2501595 Person(s) unknown entered three truck tractors parked in the 1600 block of Western Dr. Removed from two of the trucks were their standard powertrain controls worth $2,000.00 each. The suspects attempted to steal the common powertrain control from the third truck tractor’s dashboard, but were unsuccessful. The suspects left on the scene. 7 ===== PDF PAGE 54 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] Monthly Totals Activities Jun July Aug Sep YTD YTD Total 2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 Traffic 1,285 1,539 1,272 1,332 10,988 8,802 11,493 Stops Traffic 354 535 344 457 3,412 3,988 5,064 Citations Traffic 927 1,004 927 874 5,616 2,185 2,698 Warnings Parking 276 282 200 254 2,429 3,602 4,515 Citations Traffic 67 70 83 65 623 603 811 Crashes Incident 333 254 343 326 2,693 2,809 3,670 Reports 8 ===== PDF PAGE 55 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] Officer Activities #2500331 On February 25th, officers were dispatched to The Amigo Plaza Discount Store, located at 543 Main St., for an armed robbery. The victim stated the suspect was wearing a black mask, displayed a firearm, and attempted to force the victim to open the cash register. The victim acted as if he could not open the register, and the suspect fled the area. The DuPage County K9 and deputy tracked to the dumpsters of the Geneva Street apartment Complex, and located a black bag, identical to the bags used for the armed robbery. The bag contained two black hoodies, a white hat that read, "I heart what I do", a black medical mask, and a black airsoft pistol. These matched the video surveillance from the store. The suspect in the armed robbery matched the description of an offender in a previous case at Amigo Plaza. Detectives obtained a search warrant for the suspect’s phone, which placed him at the store on the date and time of the armed robbery. On August 20th, Detectives Eversole and Herbert located the suspect at an apartment in the 500 block of Carriage Dr. Detectives confirmed the suspect had an active warrant out of Kane County. Detectives took the suspect into custody, transported him to the Police Station, and interviewed him. The individual stated he had a problem with a check deposited at Amigo Express. He added that he and the owner of Amigo Express agreed that the suspect would pay back the money received. The suspect did not pay, and the victim showed up repeatedly at the suspect’s place of employment. The suspect alleges he lost his job because of this. The suspect said he planned to go into the store and tell the victim to stop looking for him. The suspect said he was pacing in the store for a few moments because he didn’t know what to do. He admitted to taking a sweater from the store because he did not want to leave fingerprints anywhere. The suspect said he had a fake firearm with him during the robbery and showed the weapon to the victim and told him to stop trying to find him. The suspect explained that he wore the mask because he didn’t want the police to recognize him. The DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office approved one count of Armed Robbery-No Firearm (720 ILCS 5/18-2(a)(1). Detectives fingerprinted, photographed, and transported the offender to the DuPage County Jail. #2500598 On April 12th, Canine Officer Rigler, along with Officers Sauseda, Solis, and Lukaszek, responded to 1240 Kings Cross for a report of suspicious people. This area is known for gang activity, and recent intelligence information regarding people armed with firearms in the area. The complainant advised that there were several males in hoodies in the area of the electrical boxes who seemed to be up to no good. This area is known as a hangout for the Spanish Gangster Disciples. Officers approached the 1248 Kings building and observed two subjects: one wearing a black hoodie and one wearing a blue hoodie, both walking northbound on the west side of the building. The male in the black hoodie looked back at the officers and began running west into the woods. As the subject was running, he appeared to be holding his waistband. Based on training and experience, this suggests he may have been holding a weapon improperly while attempting to flee. The subject 9 ===== PDF PAGE 56 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] ran west and then north through the woods onto a walking path to the north of the complex. Officer Solis and Lukaszek located and detained the subject near Neltnor Blvd. and Hahndorf St. The subject was unarmed and was identified. Officers released the subject because there were no charges. Officer Rigler deployed patrol K9 Mondo to the area where the subject in the black hoodie ran for a search of the area. K9 Mondo located a loaded 40-caliber handgun under a log pile along the subject's flight path. A Law Enforcement Agency Data System (LEADS) inquiry on the firearm revealed a stolen gun from Zion, IL. Officer Schoonhoven collected the firearm and later swabbed the grip and trigger for DNA. Detective Herbert obtained a search warrant for the subject’s DNA to compare it to the DNA obtained from the firearm. On May 21st, Detectives obtained a sample of DNA from the suspect. In September, the lab results came back showing the suspect’s DNA on the firearm grip and trigger. On September 11th, Detective Herbert contacted the DuPage State's Attorney's Office Juvenile Division, who approved one count of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon against the suspect. As a juvenile, the State’s Attorney’s Office will direct file on the suspect at his next court appearance. #2101993 On December 10th, 2021, Officer. Kowalik responded to a business in the 500 block of Colford Ave. for a deceptive practice report. The complainant stated that beginning on December 17th, 2020, twenty-one employee checks were stolen and electronically cashed by unknown suspect(s). The total value of stolen checks equaled $6,771.60. The company later contacted the investigations team and advised that additional stolen checks had been cashed and cleared. Detective Eversole obtained a subpoena for the victim's bank account. Detective Eversole learned that the 188 checks, totaling $41,279.28, were deposited into the account. Checks from the West Chicago staffing agency, as well as an agency in Addison, had been deposited into the suspect’s account by mobile app. The West Chicago company confirmed that the subject on the account had been a former employee. Additionally, the account was closed at some point due to deposits of checks that were lost or stolen. Detective Eversole and an investigator from the State’s Attorney’s Office interview the suspect at his residence. The suspect admitted to opening the account but denied any knowledge of the stolen checks and fraudulent signatures. Detectives later learned that the suspect kept keys from his former employers, entered the businesses, and took the checks. On September 11th, 2025, Detective Eversole attended the DuPage County Grand Jury for the Indictment of the suspect. The grand jury returned a True Bill for four counts of Identity Theft and three counts of Financial Institution Fraud. The DuPage County State's Attorney completed the indictments along with the arrest warrant. On October 3rd, detectives located the suspect at a building in the 600 block of High St. in Aurora. The offender was taken into custody by the Detectives and transported to the Police Station. The suspect declined to make a statement, was fingerprinted, photographed, and transported to the DuPage County Jail. 10 ===== PDF PAGE 57 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] #2501720 On September 18th, officers responded to the area of the 900 block for a report of shots fired. While investigating, officers learned that a victim had been struck in the head while at the Main Park Apartments and taken to Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital for treatment. Detectives responded to numerous locations to follow up. Detectives Calabrese and Herbert interviewed the victim at the hospital. The victim stated he was sitting on a minibike in the 800 block of Main St., looking at his phone, when the offender struck him from behind with a skateboard. The victim recognized the suspect from previous encounters. A friend of the victim exited an apartment and chased the suspect away. Detectives Flanigan and Eversole canvassed the incident area and located a third-floor camera. Officer Serrano arrived to assist in translation. The camera captured the suspect striking the victim from behind with a skateboard. While canvassing the area, Detective Flanigan received a phone call from the suspect, and he and Sergeant Langelan went to the suspect’s house. Interviewed the suspect, who admitted to striking the victim, but claimed he thought the victim was reaching for a weapon. As this did not match the video, the suspect was placed under arrest and transported to the Police Station. The DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office approved charges of Aggravated Battery in a Public Place and Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon against the suspect. Detectives fingerprinted, photographed, and transported the offender to the DuPage County Jail. 11