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Committee approves museum contract addendum and temporary lease for Gallery 200 operator

Public Affairs Committee (City of West Chicago) · February 20, 2026
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Summary

The committee approved an addendum to the city’s museum management contract allowing a temporary relocation of the City Museum during planned 2026–2027 construction and approved a time‑limited lease with nonprofit Gallery 200 operator People Made Visible through Dec. 31, 2027.

The Public Affairs Committee voted Feb. 17 to approve an addendum to the City Museum Management contract with Failing Consulting Inc. to allow for a temporary relocation of the museum while planned improvements at 132 Main Street proceed.

Staff told the committee that contractors will not work around museum artifacts, so the city must empty exhibit spaces during construction. The plan calls for a temporary relocation of the museum to 200 Main Street (a city‑owned property) for the duration of the work; staff estimated…

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