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Christmas In July!

ComEd recognizes the power that holidays can have on a community and have once again partnered with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to launch the ComEd Powering the Holidays Program. This program awards grants of up to $2,500 throughout ComEd’s service territory for community-based holiday lights events. The grant can be used for any holiday lights…

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It's Our 20th Anniversary!

Over the course of 20 years, Metro West Council of Government has grown to include 36 member municipalities and 32 business partners. We’ve become a leading voice for legislative advocacy, promoting excellence in local government and fostering intergovernmental communication.  We thank all of those who’ve helped support our mission along the way. Join us at…

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Baxter & Woodman July Networking Presenter

  Platinum Partner, Baxter & Woodman will be the presenter at our next Networking Night, July 25th at Elgin Public House. The presentation is entitled, Building a Stronger Tomorrow by Mastering Capital Improvement Planning Today and sure to be informative for municipalities. Don’t miss this opportunity – register today for our last Networking Night of…

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Welcome LRS IT Solutions!

  We are pleased to introduce our newest Gold Business Partner Levi, Ray & Shoup (LRS)!  They are resellers of the world’s leading hardware and software solutions from companies such as IBM, Dell, HPE and Lenovo. Additionally, they focus on and deliver solutions in cybersecurity and AI & Analytics. They work with a significant number…

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Have You Registered for Networking Night?

Our last Networking Night of 2024 is July 25th at the Elgin Public House in Elgin. Our members and business partners alike believe these monthly meetings to be a valuable use of time. Says MWCOG and Village of Hampshire President Mike Reid, “I love gathering with our other members once a month. It’s a unique…

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Deep Dive with DCEO

Last week, in partnership with the Illinois Department of  Commerce and Economic Opportunity, we hosted a Lunch + Learn for our municipalities. The well-attended presentation offered tips, tricks and tools to help applicants succeed in the grant process. More information on other trainings hosted by  DCEO may be found here. We offer special thanks to…

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Another Successful Legislative BBQ & Session Review

  Nearly 100 people attended this year’s Legislative BBQ, held at the Elburn Lions Club on June 19th. Assistant Majority Leader Linda Holmes (l) and Senator Donald DeWitte (r) presented a legislative review of municipal issues from the spring session. The Senators discussed Local Government Distributive Fund, elimination of the grocery tax, pension obligations and…

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Do You Receive Our Weekly Newsletter?

Our re-branded newsletter shipped for the first time last week. Watch your in-box for weekly updates on Monday afternoons. If you didn’t receive the first one check it out here and then email Jennifer so you don’t miss another issue.…

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Meet the 2024- 2025 Metro West Executive Board

The 2024-2025 Metro West Council of Government Executive Board was sworn in at the April Networking Meeting hosted at Port Edwards in Algonquin. Their term will continue through April 30, 2025. L to R – Lesli Melendy – Executive Director Metro West, Dan DiSanto – Oswego Administrator/MWCOG Treasurer, Jen Konen – Sugar Grove Village President/MWCOG…

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Metro West Mayors Take Part in Regional Press Conference

On Monday, May 20, 2024 the Metro West Mayors gathered with 50 regional mayors to speak on the importance of restoring the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF). Collectively, these mayors represent 275 municipalities in the Chicagoland area. The mayors urged the General Assembly to restore this funding to full levels which is crucial in providing…

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