Member Resources 

METRO WEST - Leadership In Action
Learn more about Metro West, its work and legislative advocacy in the region. This was presented at the Multi-COG Newly Elected Officials Workshop in June 2025.

Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Missing Middle Housing Toolkit
This toolkit is the culmination of a year-long collaboration of municipalities in our region and can help municipalities attract opportunities for 'missing middle housing". This document was presented June 2025.

2025 Northwest Water Planning Alliance Sustainability Plan
The Northwest Water Planning Alliance (NWPA), in partnership with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, developed the Water Sustainability Plan to help communities better understand their water conditions and make sustainable water supply choices for the future. This plan was presented May 2025.

2025 Transit Fact Sheet
Pending transit legislation remains a key issue that Metro West and our lobbyists are monitoring closely. To help municipalities inform and educate communities, we’re sharing a printable fact sheet for you to download and share. It’s a simple way to keep your residents informed on an issue that affects us all. 

2025 Pension Fact Sheet
Pension legislation is a key issue closely monitored by Metro West. Invest in Communities has developed a helpful one-page resource that clearly explains the current pension challenges in Illinois. Municipalities are encouraged to download and share this document to help inform and educate their residents.

2025 Safe Harbor Fact Sheet
The "Safe Harbor" provision is a critical concern for Illinois' police and fire pensions because it requires that these plans provide benefits equivalent to Social Security for employees not covered by Social Security. The design of the Tier 2 benefits, particularly the pensionable salary cap, has raised concerns about potential violations of this provision, leading to ongoing discussions and legislative efforts to ensure compliance and financial stability. Learn more about the Safe Harbor issue by reading this informative fact sheet.  

CYBER SECURITY Risk to Readiness 
Brought to you by LRS - IT Solutions, his webinar was held March 2025 and is approximately 45 minutes in length.

What is IDCEO?
Learn more about how the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity can support your municipality. This presentation was given at a Metro West Lunch & Learn, July 2024.