Legislative News

A special thank you to all who joined us for our 2026 Legislative Breakfast held at community partner, Elgin Community College, on January 9th. We...

The Legislative Agenda plays a critical role in guiding our advocacy efforts. It ensures that municipal priorities are clearly articulated,...

2025 has been a year full of legislative success, continued growth and exciting collaboration! We encourage you to read more about the many...

March 24th we’re heading to Springfield! The first day we'll enjoy lunch prior to meeting with legislative leaders to share our Legislative...

Our annual Legislative Breakfast is one of our most well-attended events. It provides members the opportunity to interact directly with our...

As the legislative session ramps up, now is the perfect time to make sure you know who represents you in Springfield. Things move quickly during...

Legislative Advocacy is a core pillar of Metro West’s mission, giving our member communities a united voice in Springfield. At the heart of...

After years of dedicated effort, we are pleased to announce that the Hydrant Bill has officially been signed into law. We extend our sincere...

Our Legislative Advocacy page makes it easy to find out! At the bottom of the page, you’ll find links to interactive maps to help you identify...

As we gear up for fall session, we thought we’d talk about witness slips! A witness slip, in the context of Illinois state government, is a...

Pension legislation is yet another key issue closely monitored by Metro West. Invest in Communities has a helpful one-page resource that clearly...

Pending transit legislation remains a key issue that Metro West and our lobbyists are monitoring closely. To help municipalities inform and educate...