5.River clean-up progress report. Physical site work on hold due to bankruptcy of company paying for the clean-up.
6. Arts development: City funds the Tourism and Arts Commission (TAC) with Hotel/Motel Tax funds. Purpose of TAC is to increase tourism (keep the area hotels full) and support the arts; an outgrowth of TAC is the creation of the Warrenville Arts Council that has a mission to nurture and develop the arts and artists in Warrenville.
7 .Economic development. Underpinning the local economy are private employers, corporations, services, and organizations; helping them stay healthy are the City and Chamber of Commerce.
8. Tourism development. With four healthy hotels currently in operation and another two under construction, the business travel industry has a large presence in Warrenville.
Managing community change. Change is all around us and a constant; some is good, some bad; much is uncomfortable.
10.Church news. A dynamic element of our community, churches have worked together for generations to bring peace and well-being to the community; their teamwork brought us the Warrenville Youth and Family Services as well as numerous programs and support services.
11.Housing market pulse. We have a professional in the business to report homes sold recently and to give periodic commentaries on the state of the real estate market.
12.Going green and the city’s status. How ecologically friendly are we as a community? Do we provide means to preserve our planet, at least the portion we call home?
13.Volunteer opportunities. A healthy community is one that knows it is as strong as the well being of its people; relying on one another in many ways makes us stronger. Volunteer opportunities abound.
14.Roadwork. Each year the city repairs or rebuilds a portion of its roadways; reporting progress on those plans is our job.
16.Fitness and Health opportunities in the city: We are blessed with health and fitness assets in our community; some are public, others private, some specialized, many medical specialties; much to report on and we will do so.
17.Flood Management Issues: The consulting report is in and the City Council is not fully pleased with the results.
18.Forest Preserve developments and how they impact the city: A positive force in our community, the FP also is a public agency few understand; this may be caused by incomplete communications with the public on plans that will affect local people. The Mack Road fleet maintenance facility is the latest chapter.
