West Chicago, IL town hall & government
West Chicago spent $37.4 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $1,407 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach West Chicago's government.
Who runs West Chicago
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where West Chicago's money goes
Where the money comes from
- From the state 31%
- Fees & charges 25%
- Property taxes 12%
- Utility sales 12%
- Sales taxes 10%
- Interest, fines & other 7%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
- From other local governments <1%
West Chicago didn't report all of its 2022 figures to the Census Bureau, so most of these numbers are the Bureau's estimates.
Who works for West Chicago
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Community High School District 94
West Chicago's high school district, shared with Batavia, Warrenville, Wayne, Winfield, Winfield and Wayne. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Illinois districts overall: 52% local, 38% state, 10% federal
- Local 59%
- State 35%
- Federal 6%
Of the $19,365 per pupil, $11,100 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Also serving West Chicago: West Chicago School District 33 ($29,979 per pupil) · St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 ($21,826 per pupil) · School District U-46 ($21,472 per pupil).
Which schools West Chicago kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in West Chicago pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact West Chicago's government
Who represents West Chicago
West Chicago is represented in Congress by Senators Richard J. Durbin and Tammy Duckworth and Representative Delia C. Ramirez. J. B. Pritzker is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.