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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: ZF.
Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce
2026 West Chicago Railroad Days COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: April 20, 2026
Special Event Permit Application
COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: April 20, 2026
STAFF REVIEW: Kelley Chrisse, AICP, CEcD SIGNATURE
ITEM SUMMARY:
The Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce has submitted the attached Special Event Permit
Application for West Chicago Railroad Days scheduled to take place Thursday, June 18 through Sunday,
June 21 at Pioneer Park in accordance with the terms outlined in Resolution 25-R-0082.
As in previous years, the event will include a carnival, food vendors, entertainment, beer garden, and
merchant vendors. There will also be fireworks on Saturday, which will be a part of our America 250 celebration.
The proposed plans will be reviewed by staff from the Police, Public Works, Business & Community
Relations, and Community Development Departments as well as the West Chicago Fire Protection
District and Park District during the upcoming monthly coordination meetings. Proposed event
components are contingent upon approval from the above-noted staff, departments, and districts.
ACTIONS PROPOSED:
Recommend approval of the proposed event plans to proceed as outlined, 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.