Wheeling, IL

Village Board

The Wheeling Village Board meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:30 PM at Village Hall, 2 Community Boulevard. Trustees will consider a consent agenda of routine items, including engineering and construction contracts for the Northgate Parkway Sidewalk Project and firefighting equipment purchases, plus new business covering special use and zoning variations for a snow plow contractor at 505 Harvester Court, Unit G. The board will also consider a six-month extension for SunBerry Orchard Market's build-out grant and an amendment to a 1992 project use agreement with the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County.

• Northgate Parkway Sidewalk Project: construction contract with Suburban Concrete, Inc. for $219,719.50 and engineering services from Atlas Engineering Group, Inc. for $46,152
• Firefighting protective clothing from Air One for $26,045 and firefighting foam from Air One Equipment for $27,732, with competitive bidding waived for the foam
• Leadership coaching agreement with George Washington Street Partners not to exceed $10,000
• Special use and side yard setback variation for a snow plow contractor, PB Construction, at 505 Harvester Court, Unit G (Docket Nos. PSU26-0004 and PV26-0011)
• Six-month extension for SunBerry Orchard Market Inc. at 548B West Dundee Road to complete work under a build-out assistance grant awarded November 3, 2025

Plan Commission

Village Board

Plan Commission

Village Board

Plan Commission

Village Board

Plan Commission

Plan Commission

Village Board

Plan Commission

Village Board

Plan Commission

Plan Commission

Plan Commission

The Wheeling Plan Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on two items: a minor building appearance approval for Alta Packaging's facade modifications and a public hearing for a special use permit for DNA Tumbling, a recreational and instructional facility. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the prior meeting. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Minor Building Appearance Approval for Alta Packaging, Inc. (150 Chaddick Drive)
• Special Use Approval for DNA Tumbling recreational facility (662 Wheeling Road) - public hearing
• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2026, including findings of fact for four dockets

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss and potentially act on multiple items including zoning requests, infrastructure contracts, and professional service agreements. The agenda includes several special use approvals and variations for local businesses and developments.

• Copenhaver Construction, Inc. contract for Northeast Prairie Preserve Bike Path: $1,710,354.50
• Builders Paving, LLC contract reduction for 2026 MFT Street Improvement Program: $59,923.87
• Center for Public Safety Management, LLC police assessment: up to $60,000
• Chicagoland Paving Contractors, Inc. cemetery road resurfacing: $39,981
• Special use approval for Smoke It (48 W. Dundee Road)

General

The Wheeling Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes, reviewing financial and investment reports, and considering new membership applications. The board will also discuss cash management, trustee training expenses, and actuarial valuation and tax levy requests.

• Approval of bills and monthly financial report from Lauterbach & Amen
• Discussion on establishing 2027 recurring withdrawals from IFPIF
• Membership applications for Julio Pereznegron, Jason Perkins, Joseph Quilici, Ryan Rivera, and Michael Swiatly
• Review/approve actuarial valuation and tax levy request
• Review/adopt municipal compliance report

General

The Chicago Executive Airport Board of Directors, Prospect Heights City Council, and Wheeling Board of Trustees are holding a joint workshop to discuss the airport's current state and field questions from officials and residents. The agenda includes a presentation by the executive director and public comment, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled.

• State of the Airport presentation by Executive Director Jeffrey Miller
• Citizens' comments and concerns session
• Joint meeting of three governing bodies at Chevy Chase Country Club

Plan Commission

The Wheeling Plan Commission will hold a regular meeting to review and act on several development requests, including minor building modifications, special use approvals, and variations to setback requirements. The meeting includes a public hearing section where six items will be discussed, along with consent items and approval of previous minutes.

• Minor Building Appearance Approval for 3300 W. Grand LLC (840 and 852 Seton Court)
• Special Use Approval for Estelle Skin Care and Spa Institute technical school (201 E. Strong Avenue, Suite 2)
• Special Use Approval for PB Construction snow plow contractor (505 Harvester, Unit G)
• Variation to reduce side yard setback for PB Construction outdoor storage (505 Harvester Court, Unit G)
• Variation for decorative water fountain within front yard setback for Āhāra Restaurant (550 S. Milwaukee Avenue)

The Wheeling Plan Commission approved all eight items on its September 9, 2026 agenda, each by a 6-0 roll-call vote with Commissioner Hyken absent. Approvals included facade changes at 840 and 852 Seton Court, a fence material revision at 1475 Wheeling Road, a technical school at 201 E. Strong Avenue, and three dockets for PB Construction's snow plow operation at 505 Harvester Court, Unit G. The commission also approved a variation and major site plan for Āhāra Restaurant at 550 S. Milwaukee Avenue. Several applicants were noted as scheduled to appear before the Village Board on September 21, 2026.

• Approved minor building appearance for facade modifications at 840 and 852 Seton Court (6-0)
• Approved revision to minor site plan and appearance for a vinyl fence at 1475 Wheeling Road (6-0)
• Approved special use for a technical school at 201 E. Strong Avenue, Suite 2 (6-0)
• Approved special use for a snow plow contractor at 505 Harvester Court, Unit G (6-0)
• Approved variation reducing side yard setback for outdoor storage from 100 feet to 17 feet at 505 Harvester Court, Unit G (6-0)
• Approved minor site plan and appearance for snow plow parking and outdoor storage at 505 Harvester Court, Unit G (6-0)
• Approved variation for a decorative water fountain within the front yard setback at 550 S. Milwaukee Avenue (6-0)
• Approved major site plan and building appearance for exterior modifications at 550 S. Milwaukee Avenue (6-0)

Plan Commission

This is a joint workshop meeting between the Wheeling Village Board and the Plan Commission. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, pledge, roll call, citizen comments, and staff reports. The main item is a general discussion between the two bodies, with no specific proposals or decisions listed.

• General discussion between Village Board and Plan Commission
• Citizen concerns and comments
• Staff reports

The Wheeling Village Board and Plan Commission held a joint workshop meeting on August 26, 2026, to discuss local zoning and upcoming projects. The Board granted consensus approval to amend the MXI district language and to create a new "Public/Institutional" zoning district. The meeting concluded with an adjournment.

• Consensus approved amending MXI district language
• Consensus approved creating a Public/Institutional zoning district

Plan Commission

Village Board

The Wheeling Village Board will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, a financial presentation, and several consent agenda items. Key actions include a $182,000 contract for public works trench drain replacement, rejection of bids for two projects, and a presentation on the FY 2025 annual financial report.

• $182,000 contract with Curran Contracting Company for Public Works Trench Drain Replacement
• Rejection of bids and scope reduction for Metra Sidewalk Improvements Project
• Rejection of bids and rebidding for North TIF Bike Path and Pedestrian Bridge
• Tag Day permits for Wheeling Firefighters Association (Sept 25) and Knights of Columbus (Sept 18-19)
• Presentation on FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

The Village Board approved the consent agenda, including a $182,000 contract for public works trench drain replacement and permits for upcoming tag day events. The Board also accepted the FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and approved the payment of bills totaling $1,347,862.40.

• Approved minutes of the regular meeting of August 3, 2026
• Approved Resolution 26-120 regarding executive session minutes and audio recycling
• Approved Resolution 26-121 granting a tag day permit to the Wheeling Firefighters Association for September 25, 2026
• Approved Resolution 26-122 granting tag day permits to the Wheeling Knights of Columbus Regina Council Association for September 18 and 19, 2026
• Approved Resolution 26-123 authorizing rejection of bids and reduction of scope for the Metra Sidewalk Improvements Project
• Approved Resolution 26-124 for a $182,000 contract with Curran Contracting Company for public works trench drain replacement in FY 2026
• Approved Resolution 26-125 authorizing rejection of bids and rebidding for the North TIF Bike Path and Pedestrian Bridge
• Accepted the FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and approved bills totaling $1,347,862.40

Liquor Control Commission

The Wheeling Liquor Control Commission is holding a regular meeting with one substantive item: a request for a Class I liquor license from Wheeling Helping Hands for an event on September 19, 2026, at 375 West Dundee Road in the Wheeling Town Center. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, minutes approval, and citizen comments.

• Class I liquor license request from Wheeling Helping Hands
• Event at 375 West Dundee Road, Wheeling Town Center
• Event date: Saturday, September 19, 2026

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings on several land use requests, including special uses for a tobacco retail establishment, a dance facility, and a motor vehicle repair facility. The commission will also review variation requests regarding setbacks and compensatory storage ratios.

• Variation for U.S. Tsubaki Holdings, Inc. to reduce accessory structure setback from 10 feet to 3 feet at 301 Marquardt Drive
• Variation for Sky Habour Group to reduce required compensatory storage ratio from 1.5:1 to 1.1:1 at 1090 S. Milwaukee Avenue
• Special Use for Smoke It tobacco retail establishment at 48 W. Dundee Road
• Special Use for JYZ dance recreational and instructional facility at 1053 Lake Cook Road
• Special Use and site plan approval for Ramar Land Corporation at 900 Chaddick Drive

The Wheeling Plan Commission approved all six items on its agenda, including variations for U.S. Tsubaki and Sky Harbour, special use permits for Smoke It (tobacco retail), JYZ Dance (recreational/instructional facility), and Ramar Land Corporation (heavy motor vehicle repair), and a minor site plan for Ramar. All votes were unanimous (6-0), with Commissioner Hyken absent. The approvals are recommendations to the Village Board, which will make final decisions.

• Approved variation for U.S. Tsubaki to reduce accessory structure setback from 10 ft to 3 ft (6-0)
• Approved variation for Sky Harbour to reduce compensatory storage ratio from 1.5:1 to 1.1:1 (6-0)
• Approved special use for Smoke It tobacco retail at 48 W. Dundee Rd with 15 conditions (6-0)
• Approved special use for JYZ Dance recreational/instructional facility at 1053 Lake Cook Rd (6-0)
• Approved special use for Ramar Land heavy motor vehicle repair at 900 Chaddick Dr (6-0)
• Approved minor site plan for Ramar Land at 900 Chaddick Dr (6-0)
• Approved minutes of July 8, 2026 meeting (6-0)

General

The Joint Review Board will hold five consecutive annual meetings to review activity and approve reports for the Southeast II (Industrial Lane), Crossroads, South Milwaukee Avenue/Manchester Drive, North Milwaukee Avenue, and Town Center II redevelopment project areas. Each meeting includes appointment of public members, approval of prior minutes, and a status report on the respective TIF district.

• Appointment of Marshall Kaplan as public member for four of the five boards
• Approval of annual reports for all five redevelopment project areas
• Status reports on activity in the Southeast II (Industrial Lane) and Crossroads TIF districts
• Review of minutes from the August 7, 2025 annual meetings

Liquor Control Commission

The Wheeling Liquor Control Commission will meet to discuss and potentially act on two liquor license requests for upcoming events. The commission consists of the Village President and the Board of Trustees.

• Class L Liquor License request from HYE Aero Foundation for an event at Atlantic Aviation (1011 South Wolf Road) on August 29, 2026
• Class I Liquor License request from Saint Joseph the Worker Parish for an event on September 6, 2026

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on several service contracts for sidewalk and street improvements and the Friendship Park Fountain project. The board is also considering the annexation of territory contiguous to the City of Prospect Heights and various commissioner appointments.

• Contract with Schroeder & Schroeder Inc. for 2026 Sidewalk Replacement Program: $118,750
• Engineering agreement with Civiltech Engineering, Inc. for 2027 Street Improvement Program: max $124,904
• Construction management agreement with Featherstone, Inc. for Friendship Park Fountain Project: $413,193
• Ordinances for disconnecting and annexing territory contiguous to the City of Prospect Heights
• Tax assessment classification for property at 190 Carpenter Avenue

The Village Board approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions for a sidewalk replacement contract, engineering services, a stormwater master plan update, and other routine items. The board also approved reappointments and a new appointment to various commissions, and consented to a Cook County Class 6b tax classification for a property at 190 Carpenter Avenue. Bills totaling $1,347,862.40 were approved.

• Approved consent agenda with 11 items (7-0)
• Reappointed Al Palicki and Jon Kolssak to Fire and Police Commission (7-0)
• Reappointed Bill Hellyer to Chicago Executive Airport Board (7-0)
• Reappointed Diane Smart to Plan Commission (7-0)
• Reappointed Ray Lang to Chicago Executive Airport Board (6-0, Lang abstained)
• Appointed Bill Wilson to Fire and Police Commission (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-119 for Class 6b tax classification at 190 Carpenter Ave (7-0)
• Approved bills totaling $1,347,862.40 (7-0)

Plan Commission

The regular meeting of the Wheeling Plan Commission scheduled for July 22, 2026, has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting is August 12, 2026.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Wheeling Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters. Specifically, the board will consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of a specific Village employee. No other business items are listed for this meeting.

• Executive session to consider appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of a specific Village employee

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The board will meet to approve previous minutes and enter executive session. The closed session will include discussions regarding fire fighter interviews and personnel matters.

• Approval of special minutes from July 8, 2026
• Executive session for fire fighter (FF) interviews
• Executive session regarding employee appointment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal

Village Board

The Village Board will consider several routine consent agenda items, including a $49,925 engineering services agreement, a $722,000 exterior repainting contract, a $70,751.57 reduction to the South Dunhurst resurfacing contract, and a $324,700 architectural services agreement for the Friendship Park Fountain. The Board will also discuss and possibly adopt ordinances granting special‑use permits for a massage spa at 747 W. Dundee Road and a recreational facility at 1400 S. Wolf Road, Unit 310. Additional items include an intergovernmental planning agreement with Prospect Heights and a discussion of the Stormwater Master Plan update.

• $49,925 professional services agreement with Dixon Engineering for tank repainting repairs
• $722,000 contract with Dynamic Industrial Services for exterior repainting of Elevated Storage Tank 6
• Change Order reducing South Dunhurst Resurfacing Project contract by $70,751.57
• $324,700 agreement with Kimley‑Horn for Friendship Park Fountain design
• Ordinance granting special‑use approval for New Asian Spa at 747 W. Dundee Road

The Village Board approved several infrastructure contracts, including repairs to Elevated Storage Tank 6 and design services for the Friendship Park Fountain. Special use approvals were granted for a massage establishment and a recreational facility. The Board also approved $2.9M in bills and an intergovernmental agreement with Prospect Heights.

• Approved $49,925 agreement with Dixon Engineering for Storage Tank 6 repairs (7-0)
• Approved $722,000 contract with Dynamic Industrial Services for Storage Tank 6 repainting (7-0)
• Approved $324,700 agreement with Kimley-Horn for Friendship Park Fountain design (7-0)
• Reduced South Dunhurst Resurfacing contract by $70,751.57 to a final amount of $320,636.55 (7-0)
• Approved special use for New Asian Spa at 747 W. Dundee Road (7-0)
• Approved special use for Bang DF Studio, LLC at 1400 S. Wolf Road, Unit 310 (7-0)
• Approved intergovernmental planning agreement with City of Prospect Heights (7-0)
• Approved bills for July 1–July 15, 2026 totaling $2,929,655.44 (7-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The regular meeting of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners scheduled for July 15, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2026.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Wheeling Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting with an executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically police interviews. The board will also consider approving minutes from previous meetings. The next regular meeting scheduled for July 15, 2026, has been canceled.

• Approval of special meeting minutes from June 1, 2026
• Executive session to discuss closed meeting minutes and personnel (police interviews)
• Action on approval of executive session minutes from April 29, 2026
• Cancellation of the regular meeting scheduled for July 15, 2026

The Wheeling Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved a motion to remove six police and two firefighter candidates from hiring pools, extend conditional employment offers to Kevin Michalik and Sammy Nolan, and retain Erik Rodriguez-Flores in the police pool. The board also approved the June 1, 2026 special meeting minutes and entered executive session to discuss personnel matters. No other new or unfinished business was addressed.

• Approved the special minutes of June 1, 2026 as presented.
• Approved a motion to recess into executive session to review April 29, 2026 executive session minutes and discuss specific employee appointments, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)).
• Approved a motion to reconvene into open session after executive session.
• Approved striking six police candidates from the Police Department Pool: Justin Baraley Chakchay, Jacob Johnson, Arturo Ochoa Beltran, Tomasz Pikul, Anthony Rivas Duarte, and Tiger Weber.
• Approved striking two firefighter candidates from the Firefighter Eligibility Roster: Elias Hernandez and Nathan Cwiakala.
• Approved extending conditional offers of employment to Kevin Michalik and Sammy Nolan.
• Approved retaining Erik Rodriguez-Flores in the Police Department Pool.
• Approved adjourning the meeting at 3:13 PM.

Plan Commission

The Wheeling Plan Commission will hold public hearings on two special use permit requests: New Asian Spa for a massage establishment at 747 W. Dundee Road (Docket No. PSU26-0011), and Bang DF Studio, LLC for a recreational and instructional facility at 1400 S. Wolf Road, Unit 310 (Docket No. PSU26-0012). The commission may also discuss and approve minutes from the June 24 regular meeting.

• Public hearing for Docket No. PSU26-0011: Special Use Approval for a Massage Establishment for New Asian Spa at 747 W. Dundee Road.
• Public hearing for Docket No. PSU26-0012: Special Use Approval for a Recreational and Instructional Facility for Bang DF Studio, LLC at 1400 S. Wolf Road, Unit 310.
• Consent items (unspecified) and approval of minutes from June 24, 2026 regular meeting.

The Wheeling Plan Commission approved two special use requests: one for a massage establishment at 747 W. Dundee Road and another for a recreational/instructional facility at 1400 S. Wolf Road, Unit 310. Both approvals were unanimous (7-0) and include conditions such as obtaining business/sign permits and operational restrictions. The minutes also include approval of prior meeting minutes and adjournment.

• Approved special use for New Asian Spa massage establishment at 747 W. Dundee Road (7-0)
• Approved closing Docket PSU26-0011 for New Asian Spa (7-0)
• Approved special use for Bang DF Studio recreational/instructional facility at 1400 S. Wolf Road, Unit 310 (7-0)
• Approved closing Docket PSU26-0012 for Bang DF Studio (7-0)
• Approved minutes of June 24, 2026 meeting (4-0, 3 abstentions)

Village Board

The Village Board will hold a public hearing and vote on revoking the special use permit for Jie Spa at 747 W. Dundee Road, and consider a new special use for D-BAT Baseball Academy at 100 Chaddick Drive. Consent agenda items include a $109,730 VMware license contract, a $105,707 brick paver maintenance project, and a $40,000 crack sealing program. The board also will consider plat vacations and dedications related to Chicago Executive Airport and a concept review for 100 E. Palatine Road.

• Public hearing and possible revocation of special use for Jie Spa, 747 W. Dundee Road
• Ordinance granting special use for D-BAT Baseball and Softball Training Academy at 100 Chaddick Drive
• Resolution for three-year VMware software license renewal with Redesign Group, $109,730.88
• Resolution for 2026 Brick Paver Maintenance Project with Midwest Brickpaving, Inc., $105,707
• Plat of vacation of Plant Road at Chicago Executive Airport, 1020 S. Plant Road

The Village Board approved the minutes from the June 15, 2026 regular meeting as presented. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only routine reports and no items on the consent agenda were discussed.

• Approved minutes of June 15, 2026 regular meeting (7-0)

Plan Commission

The Wheeling Plan Commission will hold a regular meeting. The main item is a request for special use approval to allow D-BAT Baseball and Softball Training Academy to operate a recreational and instructional facility at 100 Chaddick Drive. The commission may also approve minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting and handle other routine business.

• Docket PSU26-0010: Special use request for D-BAT Baseball and Softball Training Academy (recreational and instructional facility) at 100 Chaddick Drive

The Plan Commission approved a special use permit for D-BAT Baseball and Softball Training Academy at 100 Chaddick Drive to operate a recreational and instructional facility. The vote was 4-0, with three commissioners absent. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting.

• Approved Docket PSU26-0010 special use for D-BAT Baseball and Softball Training Academy (4-0)
• Approved closing Docket PSU26-0010 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 10, 2026 regular meeting (4-0)

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on routine consent agenda items, including a sanitary sewer lining contract and parking restrictions on Larkin Drive. Under new business, the board will discuss an ordinance amending the Forest View Mixed-Use Development PUD at 350 E. Dundee Road, authorize an $88,070.07 membership agreement with Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau, and award up to $225,000 in grant funds to Saranello's Restaurant.

• Resolution accepting bid for 2026 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project with National Power Rodding Corp. for $164,400
• Ordinance instituting parking restrictions on Larkin Drive
• Ordinance amending PUD for Forest View Mixed-Use Development (350 E. Dundee Road)
• Resolution awarding restaurant grant to Osteria Wheeling LLC d/b/a Saranello's for up to $225,000
• Resolution authorizing Village membership in Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau for $88,070.07

The Village Board unanimously approved the minutes from June 1, the consent agenda items, and several new actions. The board adopted Ordinance 5819 amending the special‑use approval for the Forest View Mixed‑Use Development at 350 E. Dundee Road. It also authorized an $88,070.07 agreement with the Chicago North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau and a grant of up to $225,000 to Osteria Wheeling, LLC (Saranello's Restaurant). Finally, the board approved bills totaling $3,456,272.41 for the May 27–June 10 period.

• Approved June 1 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including $164,400 sewer lining contract and other routine contracts (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 5819 amending special‑use for Forest View Mixed‑Use Development (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-097 authorizing $88,070.07 agreement with Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-098 granting up to $225,000 build‑out grant to Osteria Wheeling, LLC d/b/a Saranello's Restaurant (unanimous)
• Approved bills for May 27–June 10, 2026 totaling $3,456,272.41 (unanimous)

Firefighters Pension Board

The Wheeling Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board will approve meeting minutes, review financial and investment reports, and consider trustee training fees. It will vote on regular retirement benefits for Bryan Meisinger and Bryan Zirzow and certify the active‑member board election results. Additional items include a review of the preliminary actuarial valuation and other new business.

• Approval of March 20 and March 31, 2026 meeting minutes
• Accountant’s report: presentation and approval of bills and cash management discussion
• Approve regular retirement benefits for Bryan Meisinger and Bryan Zirzow
• Certify board election results for the active member position
• Review preliminary actuarial valuation

Plan Commission

The Wheeling Plan Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially vote on a minor site plan and appearance approval for expanding the rear parking lot at 300 Marquardt Drive. Other agenda items include citizen comments, consent items, and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Docket No. PSPMIN24-0014: Request for minor site plan and appearance approval to expand the rear parking lot and associated site improvements at 300 Marquardt Drive

The Plan Commission unanimously approved a minor site plan and appearance request to expand the rear parking lot and make associated site improvements at 300 Marquardt Drive. The project includes restriping, a six-foot perimeter fence, a trash enclosure, bicycle racks, landscaping, and tree trimming, subject to conditions. The commission also approved the minutes from the May 13, 2026 regular meeting.

• Approved minor site plan and appearance for parking lot expansion at 300 Marquardt Drive (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the May 13, 2026 regular meeting (7-0)

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on a consent agenda including equipment purchases, change orders for stormwater and HVAC projects, and a contract for the Gateway Green Project. New business items include several special use permits for businesses (Iron Fist Boxing, Orsini Animal Hospital, Marigym, Children's Success Limited) and a series of ordinances related to the Wheeling Aquatics Center redevelopment, covering special use, parking variation, lighting variation, and site plan approval.

• Purchase of one set of Holmatro hydraulic extrication equipment from MES Inc. at a cost not to exceed $47,454
• Change Order No. 1 and Final to Phase 2 of the South Dunhurst Stormwater Improvement Project reduces the final contract amount by $216,745.99, from $3,142,147 to $2,925,401.01
• Accepting a bid and approving a contract with Paul Borg Construction Company for the Gateway Green Project in an amount not to exceed $963,000
• Series of ordinances for redevelopment of the Wheeling Aquatics Center at 105 Community Boulevard: special use approval, parking variation, lighting variation, and major site plan approval
• Special use approvals for recreational/instructional facilities (Iron Fist Boxing, Marigym, Children's Success Limited) and an animal hospital (Orsini Animal Hospital)

The Village Board approved a consent agenda including equipment purchases, construction contracts, and ordinances. The Board also granted special use approvals for a boxing gym, animal hospital, and other recreational facilities, and approved zoning variations for the Wheeling Aquatics Center.

• Approved $47,454 hydraulic extrication equipment purchase
• Approved HVAC contract change order increasing cost to $208,930
• Approved stormwater project contract change order reducing cost to $2,925,401.01
• Approved Gateway Green project contract not to exceed $963,000
• Approved special use for Iron Fist Boxing and Fitness (1475 Wheeling Road)
• Approved special use for Orsini Animal Hospital (751 N. Milwaukee Avenue)
• Approved special use for Marigym (228 McHenry Road)
• Approved special use for Children’s Success Limited (714 S. Milwaukee Avenue)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Wheeling Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss proposed revisions to its rules and receive updates on police department pool and firefighter eligibility rosters. The board will also consider approval of minutes from April 29, 2026, and hear citizen comments.

• Discussion of BOFPC Rules Revisions
• Police Department Pool and Firefighter Eligibility Roster Updates
• Approval of special minutes from April 29, 2026
• Citizen concerns and comments

The Wheeling Board of Fire and Police Commissioners voted unanimously to approve revisions to its operating rules. The board also removed 23 candidates from the police hiring pool and seven applicants from the firefighter eligibility roster due to withdrawals or vetting results. These roster changes will affect upcoming recruitment timelines for local emergency services, while staff reported a new paramedic hire was terminated for failing school and one commissioner retires June 5.

• Approved revisions to Board of Fire and Police Commissioners rules (3-0)
• Removed 23 candidates from the police department hiring pool (3-0)
• Struck seven names from the firefighter eligibility roster (3-0)
• Approved minutes from April 29, 2026 meeting (3-0)

Liquor Control Commission

The Wheeling Liquor Control Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 1, 2026. The main item is consideration of a Class L liquor license request from Signature Flight Support, LLC for an event at 285 Sumac Road on June 16, 2026 and two unspecified later dates. The meeting also includes approval of April 20 special meeting minutes and citizen comments.

• Consideration of Class L liquor license for Signature Flight Support, LLC for event at 285 Sumac Road on June 16, 2026 and two later dates
• Approval of minutes from April 20, 2026 special meeting
• Citizen concerns and comments

The Commission approved a request for a Class L liquor license for Signature Flight Support, LLC for an event at 285 Sumac Road on June 16, 2026, and two future dates. Approval is contingent upon insurance, BASSET certification, and fee payments.

• Approved Class L Liquor License for Signature Flight Support, LLC (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the April 20, 2026 Special Meeting (7-0)

Plan Commission

The May 27, 2026 regular meeting of the Wheeling Plan Commission has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is June 10, 2026. No items are being discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled; no agenda items

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on a consent agenda including contracts for streetlight replacement ($688,887.50) and Lexington Drive improvements, a liquor license ordinance amendment, and other routine items. A separate new business item considers a Cook County Class 6b property tax classification and incentive agreement for JCW Development at 100 E. Palatine Road.

• Resolution consenting to Class 6b property tax classification and approval of a development incentive agreement for 100 E. Palatine Road (JCW Development, LLC)
• Contract with Utility Dynamics Corp. for 2026 Streetlight Replacement Program, $688,887.50
• Ordinance amending Chapter 4.32 to decrease the authorized number of several liquor license classes (A-V, A-1-V, B, D-4, P)
• Resolution approving an easement agreement at 342 S. Milwaukee Avenue for a lift station power service upgrade
• Resolution approving purchase of ten park benches from Noblewins of Lakewood, Ohio, $82,432.50

The Board approved the May 4 meeting minutes and unanimously adopted the entire consent agenda, which includes contracts for streetlights, park benches, engineering services, easements, a joint funding agreement, an alcohol‑dealer ordinance amendment, and a fidelity‑bond waiver. It also approved a Class 6b property‑tax classification for 100 E. Palatine Road and authorized payment of bills totaling $3,819,056.47. All votes were 5‑yes, 0‑no.

• Approved minutes of May 4, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved $688,887.50 contract with Utility Dynamics Corp. for 2026 streetlight replacement (5-0)
• Approved purchase of ten park benches for $82,432.50 (5-0)
• Approved engineering services agreement with Michael Baker International up to $64,340 (5-0)
• Approved joint funding agreement with State of Illinois for $141,631 (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending alcohol‑dealer license numbers (5-0)
• Approved waiver of fidelity bond for Catholic Bishop raffle event (5-0)
• Approved Class 6b property‑tax classification for 100 E. Palatine Road (5-0)