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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO

                          PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
                        AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
            -AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: _____7.N._____     --Big Boy Display
Special Event Permit                                  COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: May 18, 2026

                                   COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: May 18, 2026


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ITEM SUMMARY:
The City of West Chicago, in partnership with Union Pacific Railroad, will host the arrival, public display,
and departure of Big Boy No. 4014 from June 2-4, 2026, near 335 Spencer Street. This nationally
significant event is anticipated to attract large crowds from throughout the region and celebrate West
Chicago’s identity as Illinois’ first railroad community as part of broader America 250 activities and local
railroad heritage programming.

The event will include an arrival viewing opportunity on June 2, a public display on June 3 from 9:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m., and a departure viewing opportunity on the morning of June 4. Supporting activities
throughout the community will include restaurant and business promotions, walking tours, scavenger
hunts, family activities, limited food vendors, and historical entertainment. Event parking will be dispersed
throughout the community with shuttle service operating between parking areas, the event site, downtown
West Chicago, and other destinations.

Temporary traffic modifications, including closure of the Wilson Avenue bridge to general vehicular traffic,
will be implemented to support public safety and event operations. The City  will coordinate  traffic
management, parking, shuttles, public safety, and operational logistics in partnership with Union Pacific
Railroad and applicable public safety agencies.

The Special Event Permit Application has been reviewed and approved by staff from the Police, Public
Works, Community Development Department, and Business & Community Relations Department as well
as the West Chicago Fire Protection District.


ACTIONS PROPOSED:                              -
Approval for:
    •  Use of City properties for vendor staging and event activities.
    •  Use of Police and Public Works services to support the event.
    •  Closure of Wilson Avenue bridge from June 2 at 4:00 p.m. through June 4 at 10:00 a.m. or as
      needed, with the exception of shuttle vehicles and authorized traffic.
    •  Closure of City Hall on June 3 for normal business operations, while keeping the facility open for
       parking, public restroom access, and to serve as a cooling center, if necessary.
    •  Late start at City hall on June 4 to accommodate the train departure, time TBD
    •  Modified public access to the Police Department on June 3, with visitors granted entry through the
       vestibule call system.

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    •  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.