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Phone: (708) 387-7550 www.wscci.org
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
TINA BISCAN Board Chair State Farm Insurance
BRIAN EAGAN, CPA Treasurer Selden Fox
Secretary Heartland Bank and Trust Company
INDUSTRY
WELCOME FROM THE WEST SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE &
SUPPORTING BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES
WSCCI represents the collective voice of the region’s communities, advocates for its members, drives economic prosperity, leverages member resources, and innovates for the benefit of the entire region.
Our Board of Directors, staff and program committee members work in concert to provide our members with the resources to manage and grow their businesses.
If you are not a member, I encourage you to invest in your business by joining the Chamber.
DIRECTORS
KATIE FREESE Plymouth Place Senior Living
TAMARA POWERS FNBC Bank & Trust
BECCA MERCHANT RyTech
KEVIN FARMAR Jasinski Home Team Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
MICHAEL SAMARS UPS
JENNIFER TYRRELL Lyons Township High School
MATT HACKETT Republic Bank, Hodgkins
CHAMBER STAFF
RUSSELL CEO MEGAN ROE Director, Membership & Events
KATHLEEN
HASAN SAMRA
HISTORY
WEST SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE &
More than one hundred years ago, the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WSCCI) was created as a not-for-profit organization to support and provide resources for local businesses. First called the La Grange Businessmen’s Association, years later it became the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce and later “Industry” was added to its name. The addition was made to better reflect the organization’s members.
Over the years WSCCI expanded its reach to include eight local municipalities--Brookfield, Hodgkins, Indian Head Park, La Grange, La Grange Park, McCook, Western Springs, and Willow Springs. Today, the Chamber has members in 65 different zip codes. Together this area makes up more than 100 square miles and has a population of more than 70,000 individuals.
These vibrant communities work together to offer economic prosperity, outstanding educational and business opportunities for people of all ages, a high level of health care, superior recreational activities and a rich diversity of entertainment, civic organizations, and cultural attractions--across the entire region. It is on one of Chicagoland’s most desirable and attractive areas in which to live, work, visit, and raise a family.
These member communities are rich with transportation and land use assets that include Metra stations, bicycle trails, bus routes, rail-totruck intermodal facilities, and transload facilities. The region is easily accessible from every direction. Interstate 290, Interstate 55, Interstate 355, and the Tri-State Tollway 294 provide easy auto and truck access. O’Hare International Airport, Midway Airport and the Chicago Loop are all about 30 minutes away.
The area is fortunate to have many outstanding civic and community organizations which contribute to make the west suburban Cook County area a better, more stimulating place to live and work. There are well over 100 local community-based organizations including Rotary, Kiwanis, and Lions clubs, as well as local VFW and American Legion chapters.
Each of its individual communities offers a wide range of recreational opportunities for residents, from preschoolers to retired citizens, through their individual park districts. In addition, the region has several health clubs, tennis clubs, golf courses, two country clubs and county bike paths. The I & M Canal, a man-made waterway that was transformed into an urban recreational park, runs through the community of Willow Springs. The area is also blessed with an extensive network of county forest preserves.
The area is served by public high schools such as Lyons Township High School, Riverside-Brookfield High School, Argo-Summit High School. Each of the elementary schools feeds into these schools and many of the schools are Blue Ribbon winners. There are numerous private elementary schools, as well as Nazareth Academy.
There are more than 50 places of worship in the West Suburban region. They represent many all the major religious groups and smaller denominations. Daycare programs are available through the local churches and through privately-owned facilities, many of whom are members of the WSCCI. In addition, the west suburban Cook County area has a wealth of social service programs to meet the needs of local employees and employers.
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CONNECTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS
TO THEIR ELECTED OFFICIALS
Each year, the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce & Industry hosts a Legislative Breakfast Series, continuing its long-standing tradition of connecting community members with elected officials and other government stakeholders.
Previous topics have included information on the local government distributive fund, the impact of crime and the Safe-T Act,
roundtables with local political reporters during election years, and forums with members of the United States Congress.
These well planned, well attended events reflect both interest in and understanding of legislative issues. These events are integral to community members whether it be from a personal or professional perspective. Some provide a chance to get better acquainted with legislators, listen to
legislators’ concerns, and ask questions to legislators. Others are important because they open the dialogue in the community to allow for a greater awareness of local business owners’ interests and concerns.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for these events that include recognition at the podium, dedicated e-communications, press releases and company logos at events.
AN EVENT TO HONOR TEACHERS
For nearly 60 years, hundreds of new local teachers, administrators, and staff meet and gather as part of the annual West Suburban Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Annual New Teachers and Administrators Welcome Breakfast. The event honors teachers and the pivotal role they play in the importance of education, the business world, and greater community. Each year at the event, the chamber showcases new and innovative programs or resources that benefit students in the community.
Attendees come from area elementary districts including Brookfield 95, Western Springs 101, La Grange 102, La Grange-Countryside-Hodgkins 105, La
Grange Highlands 106, Willow Springs 108, Hillside 93, Lyons Township High School District 204, Riverside Brookfield High School District 208, local private schools, and community colleges.
In past years, speakers have touched on the importance of emotional learning, preparing teachers on strategies to
approach the school year, education plans, and guiding and inspiring teachers to remember they are valuable members of the community.
Local community members, business leaders, and veteran teachers are welcome to attend the event. The event is free to new teachers thanks to local sponsors.
s local storefronts decorate to reflect the holiday season and family and friends gather at local restaurants to share in the holiday spirit, the member communities of the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce & Industry gather each December to discuss the past year and outline what they hope to accomplish in the coming year at the annual One Grand Holiday Lunch.
This event is a chance for local and regional businesses and community members who are hard at work each day to bring prosperity to the member communities a chance to celebrate the season and gather. Regardless of member status, all community members are welcome to the event.
Sponsorships are available for this event.
HONORING YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Since 2018, the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce & Industry (WSCCI) has hosted its Regional 30 Under 40 recognition ceremony. This initiative and event is designed to honor 30 of the region’s young professionals who live or work in the WSCCI region and who are making a deep impact on their local communities. These individuals come from all types
of industries and organizations, but they all share a passion for investing in others and their community. Previous winners have come from nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, small business owners, government employees, large corporations, and teachers.
Candidates for the Regional 30 Under 40 must live or work in one of the WSCCI’s
communities, be under 40, have passion for their company’s mission and culture, exhibit leadership qualities, and demonstrate significant contributions to the region.
Attendees are honored at a formal event. More information and detailed criteria on nominations can be found on the Chamber’s website.
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Health care and social assistance; educational services; manufacturing
HIGHEST PAYING INDUSTRIES
Real estate; rental; leasing; finance and insurance; public administration
HODGKINS
POPULATION 1,885
SIZE (SQ MILES) 2.63
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$70,399
MEDIAN PROPERTY VALUE $385,000
TOP THREE EMPLOYERS
United Parcel Service, Inc.; First Student, Inc.; Global Experience Specialists, Inc.
LARGEST INDUSTRIES
Accommodation and food service; construction; retail trade
HIGHEST PAYING INDUSTRIES
Public administration; finance and insurance; real estate; rental; leasing
MCCOOK
POPULATION 221
SIZE (SQ MILES) 2.63
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$75,833
MEDIAN PROPERTY VALUE $267,500
TOP THREE EMPLOYERS
Fed Ex Ground; Hormel; Estees Trucking
LARGEST INDUSTRIES
Health care and social assistance; public administration; manufacturing
HIGHEST PAYING INDUSTRIES
Public administration; educational services; art; entertainment; recreation; accommodations and food service
LaGrange Farmers Market
COMMUNITY
DEMOGRAPHICS & STATISTICS
LA GRANGE PARK
POPULATION 13,178
SIZE (SQ MILES) 2.23
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$105,783
MEDIAN PROPERTY VALUE $361,500
TOP THREE EMPLOYERS
La Grange School District 102; Plymouth Place; Bethlehem Woods
LARGEST INDUSTRIES
Educational services; health care and social assistance; professional; scientific and technical services
HIGHEST PAYING INDUSTRIES
Professional; scientific and technical services; finance and insurance; real estate; rental; leasing
INDIAN HEAD PARK
POPULATION 3,809
SIZE (SQ MILES) 0.93
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$82,967
MEDIAN PROPERTY VALUE $236,900
LARGEST INDUSTRIES
Health care and social assistance; educational services
HIGHEST PAYING INDUSTRIES
Finance and insurance; utilities
LA GRANGE
POPULATION 15,322
SIZE (SQ MILES) 2.52
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$123,965
MEDIAN PROPERTY VALUE $501,700
TOP THREE EMPLOYERS
AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center
La Grange; Grayhill; La Grange School District No. 102
LARGEST INDUSTRIES
Professional; scientific and technical services; health care and social assistance; educational services
HIGHEST PAYING INDUSTRIES
Management of companies and enterprises; finance
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West End Arts Festival
WESTERN SPRINGS
POPULATION 13,359
SIZE (SQ MILES) 2.79
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME $174,760
MEDIAN PROPERTY VALUE $609,900
TOP THREE EMPLOYERS
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LARGEST INDUSTRIES
Professional; scientific and technical services; health care and social assistance; finance and insurance
HIGHEST PAYING INDUSTRIES
Finance and insurance; real estate; rental; leasing; manufacturing
WILLOW SPRINGS
POPULATION 5,621
SIZE (SQ MILES) 4.02
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME $83,860
MEDIAN PROPERTY VALUE $323,600
TOP THREE EMPLOYERS
Rowell Chemical; Nexeo; Valvoline
LARGEST INDUSTRIES
Educational services; health care and social assistance
HIGHEST
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BROOKFIELD
Village President Michael J Garvey • Email: mgarvey@brookfieldil.gov • Phone: (708) 485-1400
With a diverse customer base and workforce, Brookfield’s local business environment is thriving due to its strategic location, accessibility to major transit routes and proximity to Chicago. Brookfield also is a great place to live and work thanks to its highly ranked schools, library, parks and recreational opportunities, and dining options.
Brookfield is growing as an option for redeveloping properties in several locations in the community including Ogden Avenue, downtown and the Eight Corners business district. Through its Property Improvement Program, Brookfield is strengthening its appeal to the local commercial landscape. The program assists both property owners and tenants who make improvements to the exterior façades of their properties in commercial districts that wouldn’t otherwise be possible without this funding. The grant is a 50/50 reimbursement up to $20,000 for qualified projects.
New developments in Brookfield will focus on revitalizing key streets into vibrant hubs of activity that include walkable commercial districts, with properties integrating both residential and retail spaces. In Fall 2024, the Village acquired the former theater building on Grand Boulevard. Built in 1915 as the Brookfield Theater, the building was renamed The Strand and continued to show motion pictures and host community events until it closed in 1952. The Village intends to seek proposals for redevelopment of the property that will bring energy to its downtown and be a sales tax generating property.
With a focus on amenities for residents, Brookfield Parks and Recreation plans and implements general recreation and special events programs, facilitates the rental of parks and athletic field usage, and manages the recreation facilities for the community. In addition, the Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library was transformed in 2021 into a new 21,000 square foot facility. This past summer, the Brookfield Artists Collective, a nonprofit which supports and fosters the growth of the local arts community, launched its Rain Barrel Exhibit. Working with the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce purchased ten rain barrels, the Brookfield
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Artists Collective recruited ten local artists to paint them, and ten local businesses sponsored each artist. At the culmination of summer, the rain barrels were auctioned off as part of the Brookfield Fine Arts Festival with the proceeds benefiting a local charity.
Several school districts serve the students of Brookfield including Board of Education District 95’s Brook-Park Elementary School and S.E. Gross Middle School; Board of Education District 96’s A.F. Ames Elementary School, Blythe Park Elementary School, Central Elementary School, Hollywood Elementary School, and J.L. Hauser Junior High School; and Board of Education District 102’s Barnsdale Road School, Congress Park Elementary School, Cossitt Avenue Elementary School, Forest Road Elementary School, Ogden Avenue Elementary School, and Park Junior High School. In addition, St. Paul Lutheran School, a private elementary school is located in Brookfield. High school age Brookfield students attend either Lyons Township High School 204, Riverside Brookfield Township District 208 or a private school option such as nearby Nazareth Academy.
Elected officials include a president, a village clerk, and six trustees for four-year terms. Three trustees are elected every two years to four-year terms. For 2024, infrastructure projects included parking lot improvements at the northwest corner of 31st Street and Park Avenue, street improvements, and water main improvements.
Village President Ernest Millsap • Email: emillsap@villageofhodgkins.org • Phone: (708) 579-6700
The Village of Hodgkins was founded in 1896. The Village got its name from the owner of the Kimball and Cobb Stone Quarry – Jefferson Hodgkins. Hodgkins later sold the quarry to Vulcan Materials Company, which today is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates.
In 1986, the Hodgkins Village President and Board of Trustees adopted a Comprehensive Plan that envisioned a future that featured a commercial development that had been nonexistent since its incorporation in in 1896. They also planned to enhance its Santa Fe Industrial Park to the south. Finally, the 1986 Comprehensive Plan was to serve its residents
with a tax base that would provide its residents a safe, healthy and happy place to live well into the 21st century. The Village achieved the Plan goals with the Quarry Shopping Center, which includes Walmart, Sam’s Club, Target and many other popular stores. Hodgkins also has Menards right down the street. A prosperous industrial base that includes UPS, the goals envisioned by the Comprehensive Plan have been largely accomplished. The prosperous industrial property base has no vacancy.
About 1,500 residents can rely on a modernized Police Department to keep them safe 24/7. Residents can rely on a Public Works department that removes the snow, keeps the streets, driveways and sidewalks clean, and picks up the garbage. Hodgkins has a Water Department that serves Lake Michigan water to residents and businesses alike.
Hodgkins residents have an active Park District with regular programs for all ages, with a special focus on children with two play parks and a newly installed splash pad. The Library District had a recent referendum passed by the residents calling for a new building on the same site but with all the modern technologies of a 21st century library.
Five years ago, the Village started a residential beautification project. The Village has purchased older homes, demolished the structures and offered the property for reasonable prices to people intent on a new home. The result has been a steady flow of new homes throughout the Village. The increase in younger families has had a positive effect on our elementary school that has educated Hodgkins students since 1921.
VILLAGE OF INDIAN HEAD PARK
Village President Amy Jo Wittenberg • Email: ajwittenberg@indianheadpark-il.gov • Phone: (708) 246-3080
Anatural and wooded residential community that has maintained its small-town quality of life, Indian Head Park offers residents great amenities, schools, along with a close proximity to transportation and expressways. Indian Head Park also has a commercial district that offers a mix of retail and commercial uses and is near upscale dining and shopping.
The Village holds events throughout the year that brings its together including its annual Holiday Festival, Easter Egg Hunt, Spring Fling, Summer Car Shows, Summer Movie Nights, and its National Night out for its nearly 4,000 residents. This year, the Village also held a Goblins and Ghouls Festival and Canine Halloween Costume Contest.
Indian Head Park operates under a Trustee-Village form of government with a Village President and six Trustees. In the last year, to secure funding from other sources than property taxes, the Village received nearly $1 million through federal infrastructure funds which will be used on water main lining projects on Joliet Road and Wolf Road. In addition, it received $25,000 from the Lyons Township Mental Health Commission (LTMHC) to fund an Elderly Services Officer in our police department, and to provide programming to make older residents more secure and have opportunities to socialize and be
VILLAGE OF LA GRANGE
active. It also received $7,000 from LTMHC through a partnership with Aging Care Connections to host monthly congregate meals for the Village’s seniors.
The Village of Indian Head Park is served by excellent public schools. There is one high school district-- Lyons Township School District 204 and two elementary/middle school districts La Grange Highlands School District 106 and Pleasantdale School District 107.
Village President Mark Kuchler • Email: mkuchler@largrangeil.gov • Phone: (708) 579-2313
Located only 14 miles from downtown Chicago, La Grange offers residents and visitors a bustling downtown that includes many dining, shopping and entertainment options. In addition, the historic community offers those who live there with tree-lined streets and outstanding recreational and educational opportunities. These amenities have found La Grange on lists as one of best places to live in the region.
The Village of La Grange is home to a variety of businesses including the 270-bed AMITA Health Adventist Center La Grange, industrial manufacturing, professional offices, and a healthy mix of independent
and nationally recognized retailers. Downtown La Grange is the central retail district that offers more than 1,300 on-street and offstreet public parking spaces to serve the community provided by the Village. Professional offices, service businesses, medical offices and unique retail destinations can be found along South La Grange Road. Two small industrial areas serve as the headquarters for several light manufacturing establishments.
With an estimated population of more than 15,550, La Grange is primarily made up of single-family homes. A historic district designated by the National Trust for Historic Places is located within the Village anchored by the La Grange Village Hall. La Grange also is recognized for its notable events including the annual Pet Parade and Carnival, Farmer’s Market, Craft Show, West End Art Festival, and Hometown Holiday.
The Park District of La Grange operates a recreation center, outdoor picnic shelters, outdoor sports courts, garden plots and an assort of recreational programs for all ages. The La Grange Library was recently renovated and held a grand reopening this past summer. La Grange is served by an excellent educational system anchored by nationallyranked Lyons Township High School, which serves an enrollment of over 2,800 students. Six elementary and two junior high schools serve over 2,500 students. The nearby College of DuPage offers a wide variety of technical and professional courses.
Incorporated in 1879, La Grange operates with a Village President and six Trustees who are responsible for establishing Village policy which is implemented by a Village Manager who is appointed by the Board of Trustees and staff. The Village employees approximately 100 full-time employees in six operating departments including administration, finance, police, fire, community development and public works.
VILLAGE OF LA GRANGE PARK
Village President Jim Discipio • Email jdiscipio@lagrangepark.org • Phone: (708) 354-0225
Their fellow neighbors, the forest preserves, the community’s natural beauty, unique homes, the focus on family and its convenient location were all reasons residents stated they chose to reside in La Grange Park, based on the Village’s recent survey.
Withs its quiet neighborhoods, award-winning schools and an assortment of businesses along with community events, La Grange Park tops the list of many as a choice to work and or live. With its variety of community events including a Smashing Pumpkin Event, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Santa Parade, Music under the Stars, Police Department Car Show, and National Night Out event there is many opportunities for the community to gather.
The extensive La Grange Park Public Library remodel was completed in 2024 which culminated with a grand opening party attended by more than 1,000. The Community Park District of La Grange Park maintains 26 acres of parklands, fields, and recreation center. La Grange Park is also served by awardwinning public and private schools including La Grange School District 102, Brookfield La Grange Park School District 95, Lyons
VILLAGE OF McCOOK
Township High School, Riverside Brookfield High School, and Nazareth Academy.
In recent years, La Grange Park has seen a record increase in residential reinvestment and business development. In 2024, the Village of La Grange Park launched a business Façade and Property Revitalization program. The reimbursement grant aims to help property owners and tenants fund attractive and highly visible improvements to existing buildings in the Village’s TIF districts and four business development districts. In addition, in 2024, La Grange Park was awarded two sizable grants from the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways and the Illinois Department of Transportation to help with preliminary engineering for traffic safety improvements on La Grange Road as well as a planning study for the 31st Street Corridor.
The Village President and Board of Trustees are the legislative officials of the Village. The Village President and each of the six Trustees are elected at large and serve four-year terms. The Village Board establishes the Village’s financial policies, tax levy and adopts the Village’s annual budget and five-year plan. A Village Manager is appointed who oversees the day-to-day operations of the Village.
The Village of McCook was incorporated nearly 100 years ago—the same year U.S. Highway 66 was established. Today, the Village is home to several hundred residents and is also a thriving business and industrial sector.
McCook operates with a mayor, village clerk, and six village trustees who are dedicated to the well-being of its residents and maintaining a strong sense of community. The village also operates its own police, fire, water, and public works departments. Over the last several years, it has worked to attract new businesses and revitalize the downtown area. With its convenient location to Chicago and interstates, the newly constructed McCook Industrial Park adds nearly 700,000 square feet of industrial manufacturing and distribution center space to the area.
For the last forty years, the McCook Park District has offered residents a community center, gymnasium, administrative building, and baseball field in addition to recreational programming for all ages. The village enjoys the McCook Public Library to serve the needs of the community. Opened in 2006, the village also owns the Max McCook Athletic and Exposition recreation venue—a 150,000 square foot multi-purpose facility is home to many special events including corporate, health fairs, shows, birthday parties, and athletic events.
Both Lyons School District 103 and J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 serve the community.
VILLAGE OF WESTERN SPRINGS
Village President Heidi Rudolph • Email: hrudolph@wsprings.com • Phone: (708) 246-1800, ext. 117
For its strong sense of community, its preservation of historical/cultural character, and excellent schools, Western Springs consistently ranks as a top choice to live. With nearly 14,000 residents, the Village of Western Springs offers residents small-town charm with close proximity to mass transit, several interstates, and the City of Chicago.
The Western Springs Park District offers a variety of parks and other green spaces throughout the community as well numerous programs and events for residents of all ages. Likewise, the historic Thomas Ford Memorial Library offers materials, programs, and services for residents. In addition, the Western Springs Senior Center provides a variety of programming and opportunities for seniors to gather and enjoy hobbies and games together. Other community groups such The Village Club, the Western Springs Historical Society, and the Western Springs Garden Club work to enhance the community.
The Village of Western Springs utilizes a council-manager form of government.
The Village President and the Board of Trustees make policy decisions for the Village, and the Village Manager and his staff see that those policies are implemented into the day-to-day activities of the Village. Several advisory boards and commissions of the Western Springs Village Board play a critical role in helping the Village run smoothly.
The downtown area is considered the heart of the community and offers a variety of retail, restaurant establishments, and local businesses. The Village has several projects in place to enhance the downtown area including the Central Business District improvement project which is dedicated to replacing water mains and electrical lines as well as extending sidewalks and other aesthetic improvements funded primarily through a Surface Transportation Program. The Village also funds a Property Improvement Grant Program for buildings locating in the downtown TIF district.
Students in Western springs are served by the highly ranked Western Springs School District 101 which includes three elementary schools: Field Park, Forest Hills, and Laidlaw,
and one junior high school, McClure which turned 100 years old in 2024. Some Village residents are served by La Grange Highlands School District 106, which lies immediately adjacent to the community. Lyons Township High School District 204 has two campuses a south campus which serves the freshman and sophomore classes and a north campus which serves juniors and seniors. St. John of the Cross Roman Catholic is a private school located within the community.
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VILLAGE OF WILLOW SPRINGS
Village President Melissa N. Neddermeyer • Email: mneddermeyer@willowsprings-il.gov • Phone: (708) 467-3700
With over a 130-year history, today the Village of Willow Springs is a thriving community of more than 5,000 residents set along the banks of the Des Plaines River.
The community is enhanced with local businesses, community parks, trails, and a variety of annual events. These include the Community Clean Up Day, Halloween at Wicked Willow, Winter Fest, the Village Tree Lighting Ceremony, the Village Tree Decorating Contest, Shop With a Cop, along with movies and concerts and a four-day Willow Fest help foster the Village’s community spirit. Local groups such as the Willow Springs Historical Society, Senior Club along with the Pleasant Dale Park District make Willow Springs a great place to live or visit.
Willow Springs, a non-home rule municipality is governed by a Village President, Mayor, and a board of six trustees. The Mayor and Trustees are elected at-large to four-year, staggered terms. The Village Board meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. The Village operates its own police, fire, public Works, and building department. In addition, the Village sponsors a Beautification Commission and a Parks and Recreation Commission. The Pleasant Dale Park District offers a wide variety of programs for residents of portions of Burr Ridge, Countryside, Indian Head Park, and Willow Springs. It also maintains 134 acres of park land at eight locations including the Flagg Creek Golf Course.
Students from Willow Springs attend several different elementary schools including Willow Springs School District 108’s Willow Springs School, or Pleasantdale District 107’s Pleasantdale Elementary and Pleasantdale Middle School. High school age children are served by either-- Lyons Township, Argo Community High School, or Amos Alonzo Stagg High School.
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ADDRESS
Republic Bank Building 9440 Joliet Road, Ste. B. Hodgkins, IL 60525
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P.O. Box 187 La Grange, IL 60525
Phone: (708) 387-7550 www.wscci.org
WHAT THE CHAMBER DOES
Representing the collective voice of the region’s business community, the mission of the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce & Industry (WSCCI) is to build a vibrant and prosperous community of thriving businesses that understand the value of collaboration, the power of a unified voice, and the obligation to reach beyond individual fulfillment for the greater good of the community.
The Chamber drives economic prosperity for the region by promoting a prosperous business climate. It leverages the vast resources within its membership by encouraging innovation, the exchange of ideas and information to benefit the entire region. It focuses on economics as well as workforce and talent development.
In addition to its annual board of directors, the Chamber offers several committees that each have specific goals to increase
engagement and provide education and resources to benefit the region. The Ambassador Program consists of volunteers from the Chamber membership who donate their time to assist the Chamber promoting member commitment. The Chamber’s Women in Business committee is made up of both female and male professionals who connect and collaborate to offer and receive resource-rich support and professional development services on a regional scale.
Other events and programs of the West Suburban Chamber such as Legislative Breakfasts, Mix and Mingles, holiday events, seasonal lunches, golf outings, business connection opportunities, and opportunities for staff development are designed to provide meaningful value to members.
The Chamber also provides a free network of resources to help start and grow your business. The Chamber also keeps members
abreast of opportunities for businesses such as a grant program that was available to small businesses which opened during the pandemic. It also facilitates a bridge between local high school students and the business community. Last October, a group of high school students visited La Grange-based Dubak Electrical Group to learn about its industrial electrical trade education and certification program – Dubak U.
In addition, WSCCI presents annual awards to the area’s Humanitarian of the Year, a Community Impact Award, and a Youth Service Award. It also sponsors a scholarship program for three graduating seniors at Lyons Township, Riverside Brookfield, and Nazareth Academy. The applications are judged on their service/leadership within community and school, response to essay questions, awards and honors, transcripts, and extracurricular activities.
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WSCCI represents the collective voice of the region’s communities, advocates for its members, drives economic prosperity, leverages member resources, and innovates for the benefit of the entire region. Turn the page for a membership registration form.
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WEST SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (WSCCI) P.O. Box 187, La Grange, IL 60525
Phone: (708) 387-7550
Please review our membership value form to determine your interest and investment that is the best fit for you and your business
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ACCOUNTANTS
Back Office Service Solutions LLC
7640 Wilcox St. Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 860-2677 www.myawesomeboss.com
Campbell Accounting LLC
8840 Archer Ave. Willow Springs, IL 60480 (773) 467-1400
Concordia University Chicago 7400 Augusta, AD159 River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 209-3084 www.cuchicago.edu Kathryn.Wozniak@cuchicago.edu
Huntington Learning Center 419 N. LaGrange Rd. LaGrange Park, IL 60526 (708) 588-9623 www.huntingtonhelps.com/center/la-grange lagrangeil@hlcmail.com
Morton College
3801 S. Central Ave. Cicero, IL 60804 (708) 656-8000 Ext.2383
www.morton.edu
Irina.cline@morton.edu
Trinity Christian College 6601 W. College Dr. Palos Heights, IL 60463 (616) 368-1339 www.trnty.edu grant.koops@trnty.edu
Triton College 2000 5th Ave. River Grove, IL 60171 (708) 456-0300 www.triton.edu michaelgarrity@triton.edu
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
College of DuPage 425 Fawell Blvd., BIC 1645A Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (630) 942-3823 www.cod.edu chambersa@cod.edu
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Dubak Electrical Group 10 Beach Ave. La Grange Park, IL 60526 (708) 579-5252 www.dubakelectrical.com ndrougas@dubakelectrical.com
ENTERTAINMENT
Sting City Music & Productions 117 Cliff St., Apt. 2E Willow Springs, IL 60480 (708) 469-9783 www.stingcitymusic.com stingcitymusic@yahoo.com
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Merrill Lynch - The Foley/Doruff/ Gizzi/Jain Group 2021 Spring Rd., Ste. 700 Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 954-6357 www.fa.ml.com/foley.doruff.group brian.doruff@ml.com
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
BMO Bank NA 901 Burlington Ave. Western Springs, IL 60558 (708) 784-2234 www.bmo.com Valerie.DeHoyos@bmo.com
Byline Bank
5456 S. La Grange Rd. Countryside, IL 60525 (708) 579-4300 www.bylinebank.com
Countryside Bank, A Wintrust Community Bank 6734 Joliet Rd. Countryside, IL 60525 (708) 485-3100 www.bankcountryside.com aamodio@hinsdalebank.com
FNBC Bank & Trust 620 W. Burlington Ave. La Grange, IL 60525 (708) 482-7700 www.fnbcbt.com agrace@fnbcbt.com
Heartland Bank and Trust Company 4456 Wolf Rd. Western Springs, IL 60558 (708) 246-2200 www.hbtbank.com aamucha@hbtbank.com
NuMark Credit Union 9809 W. 55th St. Countryside, IL 60525 (815) 729-3211 www.numarkcu.org sgaray@numarkcu.org
PNC Bank 40 47th St. Western Springs, IL 60558 (708) 246-8990 www.pnc.com Lany.a.negron@pnc.com
Republic Bank 9440 Joliet Rd. Hodgkins, IL 60525 (708) 387-2680 www.republicebank.com mhackett@republicebank.com
The Community Bank of Western Springs, a Wintrust Community Bank 1000 Hillgrove Ave. Western Springs, IL 60558 (708) 246-7100 www.communitybankws.com montiveros@hinsdalebank.com
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Double W Financial Group 8536 Archer Ave. Willow Springs, IL 60480 (815) 739-6353
Emanuel Chris Welch,State Representative for 7th District 10055 Roosevelt Rd., Ste. D Westchester, IL 60154 (708) 450-1000 www.emanuelchriswelch.com repwelch@emanuelchriswelch.com
Mental Health Commission of Lyons Township 6404 Joliet Rd., Ste. 204 Countryside, IL 60525 (708) 352-2992
www.ltmhc.org jlopez@lyonsts.com
Metropolitan Mayors Caucus LaGrange, IL 60525
www.mayorscaucus.org njames@mayorscaucus.org
Nicole La Ha, IL State Representative for the 82nd District 106 Stephen St., Ste. 102B Lemont, IL 60439 (630) 410-8466 www.replaha.com mmlecompte@outlook.com
The Township of Lyons 6404 Joliet Rd. Countryside, IL 60525 (708) 482-8300 www.lyonstownshipil.gov
U.S. Representative Sean Casten 800 Roosevelt Rd., Bldg. C, Ste. 210 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (202) 594-6042 www.casten.house.gov hailey.nicewanner@mail.house.gov
Go Green LaGrange P.O. BOX 11 La Grange, IL 60525 (224) 829-8809 www.gogreenlagrange.org GGLGNFP@gmail.com
Helping Hand 9649 W. 55th St. Countryside, IL 60525 (708) 352-3580 www.helpinghand-il.org
Hinsdale Humane Society
21 Salt Creek Ln. Hinsdale, IL 60521 (630) 323-5630 www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org erin.palumbo@hinsdalehumanesociety.org
Home 2 Home Project 6119 East Ave. Hodgkins, IL 60525 (708) 255-5063 www.h2hproject.org info@h2hproject.org
Junior Achievement of Chicago 651 W. Washington Blvd., Ste. 204 Chicago, IL 60661 (708) 456-1400 www.jachicago.org
Kiwanis Club of LaGrange 917 Cleveland Rd. Hinsdale, IL 60521 (630) 267-2920 www.k01530.site.kiwanis.org cjseith@aol.com
NAMI Metro Suburban P.O. Box 977 Oak Park, IL 60303 (708) 582-6434 www.namimetsub.org info@namimetsub.org
SEASPAR
4500 Belmont Rd. Downers Grove, IL 60515 (630) 960-7600 www.seaspar.org info@seaspar.org
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Illinois Region) P.O. Box 772395 Detroit, MI 48277 (312) 568-7748 www.lightthenight.org/il colton.lee@lls.org
United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago 3100 S. Central Ave. Cicero, IL 60804 (708) 863-3803 www.ucpseguin.org jlerch@seguin.org
We Are Creed 7475 S. Madison, Unit 4 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 655-4449 www.wearecreed.org info@wearecreed.org
OFFICE FURNITURE
Whole Cubes 9600 W. Ogden LaGrange, IL 60525 (331) 218-0600 www.wholecubes.com/office-furniture info@wholecubes.com
ORGANIZATIONS
Community Memorial Foundation 15 Spinning Wheel Rd., Ste. 326 Hinsdale, IL 60521 (630) 654-4729
www.cmfdn.org info@cmfdn.org
The Village Club of Western Springs P.O. Box 88 Western Springs, IL 60558 www.villageclub.wildapricot.org
West Central Municipal Conference/West Cook County Solid Waste Agency 2000 Fifth Ave., Bldg. N River Grove, IL 60171 (708) 453-9100 www.westcook.org njames@westcook.org
ORGANIZATIONSBUSINESS
Brookfield Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 38 Brookfield, IL 60513 (708) 268-8080
La Grange Business Association 26 S. La Grange Rd., Ste. 103 La Grange, Il 60525 (708) 582-6510 www.LGBA.com info@lgba.com
LaGrange Park Chamber of Commerce 1018 E. 31st LaGrange Park, IL 60526 (708) 354-4205 www.lagrangeparkchamber.org sssauers@yahoo.com
Western Springs Business Association P.O. Box 172 Western Springs, IL 60558 (312) 371-2217 www.westernspringsbusiness.com whizba@westernspringsbusiness.com
West Suburban Chamber of Commerce & Industry P.O. Box 187
La Grange, IL 60525 (708) 387-7550
www.wscci.org membership@wscci.org
ORTHODONTIST
Battistoni, Beam, Polivka Orthodontics
922 S. LaGrange Rd. La Grange, IL 60525 (708) 848-5900
www.awesomebraces.com info@awesomebraces.com
PAINTING CONTRACTOR
CertaPro Painters of La Grange 4705 Willow Springs Rd., Ste. 202 La Grange , IL 60525 (708) 800-6958
www.Certapro.com/lagrange dferguson@certapro.com
PARKS
& RECREATION
Community Park District of La Grange Park 1501 Barnsdale Rd. La Grange Park, IL 60526 (708) 354-4580
Business Consulting (512) 765-4985 www.zenbusiness.com/illinois-llc
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