Chicago Boards and Commissions

The City of West Chicago is an active community with a vibrant volunteer spirit. The volunteers who serve on city boards and commissions exemplify outstanding community involvement.

Appointments are typically reserved for residents and are made by the Mayor, with the consent of the City Council, and based on experience and interest. A list of boards and commissions is provided below.

CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION

The Commission meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m., at Gallery 200, 200 Main Street. The Commission has no vacancies.

The duties of this committee include but are not limited to the following:
• Enriches the lives of all West Chicago residents through the support of cultural arts activities • Sponsors art shows, special events and workshops • Maintains local artist network

Commission Members
Heidi Morris (Chairperson), Richard Byrne, John DeLap, Jesse Felix, Anni Holm, John Keeney, Mandy Rakow and Kenneth LeVey.

HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION

The Commission meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. The Commission has no vacancies.

The duties of this committee include but are not limited to the following:
• Identifies property, structures or areas that are historically significant • Provides designation of property/structures as Landmarks or Historic Districts • Review proposed changes to Turner Junction Historic District • Provides an array of programs and services to the city

Commission Members
Janet Dayton Hale (Chairperson), Anthony Chinn, Garth Keck, Jennifer Maglinite-Timbrook, Sharon Plante, Richard Vigsnes, and Steven Schneider.

PLAN COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

The Commission/Board meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. The Commission has no vacancies.

The duties of this committee include but are not limited to the following:
• Holds public hearings on application for zoning map amendments and planned unit developments • Holds public hearings on proposed text amendments to zoning ordinances and application for special use permits • Makes recommendations and writes advisory reports

Commission Members
Stephen Jarolin (Chairperson), John Warbiany, Janet Dayton Hale, Vickie Barber, Jeffrey Posadzy, Jennifer Boyer and Eric Balthazar.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION

The Commission meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The Commission has no vacancies.

The duties of this committee include but are not limited to the following:
• Advises City Council on environmental issues on a case-by-case basis

Commission Members
Dan Beebe (Chairperson), Steve Carrow, Dennis Matousek, Norm Moseng, Mark Davis, and Nick Fuller.

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

The Commission meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:00 p.m., at the West Chicago Police Department, 325 Spencer Street. The Commission has no vacancies.

The duties of this committee include but are not limited to the following:
• Ensures that city impartially recruits and selects qualified candidates for employment • Hears employee discipline cases

Commission Members
Juan Chavez (Chairperson), Paul Dowdle and Evelyn Canabal.

Address: 121 North LaSalle Street, Room 406, Chicago, IL 60602
Email: BoardsandCommissionsInfo@cityofchicago.org