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Board approves street and site plans

Published Aug 1, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 25, 2026

Board approves street and site plans

The Village Board approved a slate of land-use and public works actions, including a daycare at 6120 South Cass Avenue, an electronic message board sign for Westmont High School, a mahjong studio at 38 South Cass Avenue, and the 2026 Des Moines Street reconstruction project.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jun 11, 2026

Liquor license, station lease, and fire program approved

The Village Board approved a liquor license increase for a restaurant, ended a lease tied to the BNSF Station Renovation project, and signed off on a fire department assessment program. It also approved routine budget items and Independence Day event requests for Ty Warner Park.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 28, 2026

Westmont Board approves major village actions

The Village Board approved a series of measures covering liquor licenses, housing and site plans, video gaming rules, fire services, and public works contracts. Several development requests were approved, including a four-unit building on South Cass Avenue and a mahjong studio downtown.

4 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 14, 2026

Board approves liquor license increase

The Village Board approved a one-license increase in the Class 26 liquor license count and adopted a 2026 Permit Holiday Program that waives $100 online building permit fees for certain projects in September and October.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 30, 2026

Board approves liquor, mural, and code changes

The Village Board approved a temporary Class 2 liquor license for Dolce’s, a mural agreement at 42 N. Cass Avenue with payment capped at $24,000, a sidewalk waiver for 4119 N. Lincoln Street with payment in lieu of installation, software for a public strategic-plan dashboard, and amendments to the personnel code.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 2, 2026

Village Board approves infrastructure and plan contracts

The Village Board approved several contracts and agreements, including work for Residential Alley 7S reconstruction, water treatment plant system replacement, and a new comprehensive plan with a downtown streetscape master plan.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Village Board approves major property and zoning actions

The Village Board approved a new seasonal outdoor retail permit for Clovers Garden Center, zoning changes tied to the South Fire Station Headquarters project, and the purchase of 20 E. Quincy Street. It also adopted the fiscal year 2026 appropriation ordinance, authorized a withdrawal notice from IRMA, and approved the revised 2026 Zoning Map.

4 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 5, 2026

Village Board approves major projects

The Village Board approved a $35 million bond issuance, utility and street construction contracts, a Metra permit-fee waiver, and several land-use changes, including annexation at 4105 N. Lincoln Street and a special use permit for Tee Box at 777 Oakmont Lane, Suite 50.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Village Board approves tax cut and zoning changes

The Village Board approved a reduction in the Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax from 6% to 5% and adopted several zoning-related actions, including approval of a multi-unit development at 306 North Cass Avenue.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 5, 2026

Westmont Board approves subdivision, recycling update

The Village Board approved a re-platting and right-of-way vacation at 1 North Cass Avenue and clarified recycling rules for multi-family buildings.

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Briefing

Jan 22, 2026

Bond authorization and license changes approved

The Village Board approved up to $35 million in general obligation bonds and changed several business licenses, including one new Class 2 liquor license and one new tobacco/vape license.

4 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Westmont board approves several projects

Westmont trustees approved a downtown facade grant, a watermain construction bid, a Public Works storage building, stormwater ordinance updates, personnel code amendments, a fiber service agreement, and a 3-year security services contract. They also postponed a tobacco-and-vape special use permit request until January 22, 2026.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Dec 11, 2025

Village Board approves tax levy and zoning changes

The Board approved the 2025 property tax levy and Special Service Area 2 levy, along with several zoning and property-use changes for Village sites and a Westmont homeowner request. It also rejected a proposed tobacco and vape store special use permit at 101 West Ogden Avenue, Suite B.

4 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Nov 20, 2025

Budget and taxes approved

The Village Board adopted the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and moved ahead with the 2025 property tax levy, along with a special service area levy, liquor license changes, and several business and IT-related approvals.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Oct 30, 2025

Board approves bond advisor and variance

The Village Board approved a $34 million municipal advisor agreement with Raymond James, reappointed Larry Babyar to the Police Pension Board, and granted a lot coverage variance for a patio at 31 S. Grant Street.

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Briefing

Oct 16, 2025

Village Board approves major projects

The Village Board approved a new Fire Department Headquarters construction manager and contract, a Village Hall breakroom remodel, up to $200,000 for Washington and Traube infrastructure work, and a code change on temporary liquor license fee waivers.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Sep 18, 2025

Board approves planning, lease, and fiber agreements

The Village Board approved a strategic planning services agreement with CP2 Consulting, a lease for Illinois State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton at the Westmont Centre, and a master license agreement with Lumos Fiber of Illinois, Inc.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Sep 4, 2025

Board approves spending and patio variance

The Village Board approved a $1,059,626.28 finance ordinance, a package of proclamations, October Wicked West Fest street closures and permits, and a zoning variance for a patio at 500 Revere Avenue.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Aug 21, 2025

Board approves police, fire actions

The Village Board approved its consent agenda, reappointed Tom Mulhearn to a second term on the Board of Fire & Police Commission, and declared certain Fire Department equipment surplus so it can be removed from village inventory.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Aug 7, 2025

Westmont approves zoning overhaul

The Village Board approved sweeping zoning code updates, broader municipal code text amendments, and a new economic development advisor contract, while also adding one Class 25 liquor license and authorizing Vision & Vibe Fest permits.

2 min readMunicipal coverage