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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO

                         PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
                       AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY

ITEM TITLE:
                                AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: ______7.P.________
Food Fest
                                          FILE NUMBER: _______________

                                  COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: February 17,

                                         2026 COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: February 17,

                                         2026
STAFF REVIEW: Kelley Chrisse, AICP, CEcD    SIGNATURE__________________________


ITEM SUMMARY:

Food Fest is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm in
Downtown West Chicago.

The event is free to the public, and organized by the City. Food Fest includes, but is not limited to: food
vendors, live music, and an alcohol vendor. The alcohol vendor would provide Basset certified staff,
Certificate of Insurance, and liquor licensing that meets City requirements. Staff and Police will work to
create boundaries for consumption.


ACTIONS PROPOSED:

Approval for:
   •  Use of City streets for vendor staging and event activities
   •  Use of Police and Public Works services to support the event
   •  Street closures for the event from 11:00am to 12:00am, Main Street from W Washington Street
       to Center Street, and Galena Street from Main Street to right past Tye Court, while maintaining
      clearance for emergency vehicles
   •  Use the public right-of-way for posting of signs promoting the event


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

This item is being presented to the Public Affairs Committee for consideration prior to the City Council
meeting.