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Wheeling Village Board approves watermain contract and multiple zoning variances; front-yard fence variation fails

WheelingMay 4, 20263 min read

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The Village Board met May 4, 2026. The consent agenda passed, authorizing software license renewals, contracts for the Wheeling Road and Palatine Frontage Road watermain project (construction contract $4,426,078; construction engineering up to $234,650), and other routine items. Several zoning variances were approved (including 1042 and 1004 S. Milwaukee Ave. and an increased fence height at 77 W. Hintz Rd.), one proposed amendment for 157 W. Jeffery Ave. failed. The Board approved use of a first-floor medical office at 407 W. Dundee Rd., accepted a Rotary donation to the Wheeling Police Unity Foundation, approved bills totaling $1,658,197.07, and recessed to executive session on litigation and land acquisition.

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Consent agenda approved, including: Dell Microsoft Office 365 renewal $96,827.30; CDW/Sophos antivirus renewal $30,066.25; Strand Associates construction engineering for Wheeling Road and Palatine Frontage Road watermain project (not to exceed $234,650); IHC Construction Companies contract for the Wheeling Road and Palatine Frontage Road watermain project ($4,426,078); resolution consenting to a Cook County Class 6b property tax classification amendment for 2281 South Foster Ave.; and authorization of a Memorial Day parade route.
Ordinance 5801 (amending variance for 157 W. Jeffery Ave.) FAILED (0 yes, 7 no).
Ordinance 5802 (variance to reduce front yard setback, 1042 S. Milwaukee Ave.) APPROVED (7–0).
Ordinance 5803 (variance to reduce front yard setback, 1004 S. Milwaukee Ave.) APPROVED (7–0).
Ordinance 5704 (variance to reduce side yard setback, 1004 S. Milwaukee Ave.) APPROVED (7–0).
Ordinance 5805 (increase maximum permitted fence height, Village property at 77 W. Hintz Rd.) APPROVED (7–0).
Resolution 26-076 authorizing first-floor medical office at 407 W. Dundee Rd. (Dr. Angela Suh) APPROVED (7–0).
Approval of bills for April 15–April 29, 2026 totaling $1,658,197.07.
Motion to recess into executive session to discuss pending/probable/imminent litigation and land acquisition APPROVED.

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