Legislative News

Metro West welcomes municipal members, business partners and legislators to join us for an indoor BBQ and review of the year's Legislative Session....

On May 12th, Metro West and the City of Batavia co-hosted a discussion with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) regarding...

Last week, a delegation of municipal members, consultants, lobbyists and staff spent two days at our state Capitol. There they met with Speaker...

Executive Director Lesli Melendy was in Springfield last week along with Debby Sosine, President of Metro West and President of Algonquin, and...

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...