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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO

                          PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
                        AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY

ITEM TITLE:                                AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: _______7.Q._______
Frosty Fest                                          FILE NUMBER: _______________ C

                                   OMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: February 17, 2026

                                   COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: February 17, 2026


STAFF REVIEW: Kelley Chrisse, AICP, CEcD    SIGNATURE__________________________


ITEM SUMMARY:

Frosty Fest is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 4:30pm to 7:00pm in Downtown West
Chicago.

This event is free to the public, sponsored by the City with the support of community partners. Frosty Fest
includes, but is not limited to: tree lighting ceremony, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, food truck(s),
horse-drawn trolley rides, electric train, reindeer, craft vendors, and more.

The event will take place outside along Main Street and at participating indoor locations.

Certificates of Insurance naming the City as additional insured and/or hold harmless waivers will be
secured as necessary.

ACTIONS PROPOSED:

Approval for:
    •  Use of Police and Public Works services to support the event.
    •  Closure of Main Street from Chicago Street to Washington Street from 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
    •  Center Street to High Street to Galena Street for horse-drawn trolley ride from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00
       p.m. Street closure begins at 12:00 p.m. in preparation for the event.
    •  Use the public right-of-way for the posting of signs promoting the event and its supporting
         activities.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

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