Economic and Community Development

Remarkable Progress Since 2021

Over the past four years, North Chicago has experienced significant growth and revitalization:

• 23 New Home Builds
• 51 Home Remodels
• 67 New Businesses

• Exciting Upcoming Projects:

• Sheridan Crossing: Remediation starts this summer.
• Compass Station: A new gas, diesel, and EV station breaking ground late summer to early fall.
• Solar Farm: Plans are underway for a solar farm on the old landfill site on Casmir Pulaski, offering access to community solar.
• Diverse Housing Development: Discussions and planning are in progress for a diverse housing stock project at Dugdale and Arrington.

Public Safety Enhancements

Investment in New Technology Since 2021:

• Closed-Circuit Cameras: Installed throughout troubled spots in the city.
• License Plate Reader Technology: Deployed city-wide.
• ShotSpotter: Implementation has significantly reduced shooting incidents.

• Reduction in Shooting Incidents:

• 2021: 408 reported incidents (benchmark)
• 2022: 399 incidents, a decrease of 2.3%
• 2023: 234 incidents, a decrease of 41.4%
• 2024: 84 incidents (through May), a year-to-date decrease of 42.5%

Overall, we've seen a 64.2% decrease in shots fired from 2021 to 2023.

Intergovernmental Funding Success

Since 2021, through strategic intergovernmental relationships, North Chicago has secured grants totaling $21.8 million. These funds have been allocated to:

• Road improvements
• Lead service line replacements
• Lewis Avenue detention basin
• Public safety enhancements
• Staffing

• Additionally, the city has $23.4 million in progress or pending for:

• Flood Mitigation on Route 41
• Lead Pipe Replacement
• Broadway Street and Sewer Rehabilitation
• Public Safety Communication Technology

Infrastructure Improvements Since 2021

• 106 Lead Service Lines Replaced
• 16,835 Feet of Sanitary Sewer Pipes Rehabilitated (May 2021 - September 2024)
• 6.22 Miles of Roads Resurfaced​

Stay tuned for more updates and join us in our journey to make North Chicago a thriving and vibrant community. Your support and involvement are what make this progress possible!

If you have any questions regarding my campaign or if you are concerend about a specific issue, feel free to contact me or call our office at 847-473-3023. We are always happy to speak with our constituents and we look forward to your call.