The City of West Chicago is home to a number of diverse, appealing architectural styles. Historic and new homes blend handsomely in the community's well-maintained neighborhoods and residential areas featuring gently rolling, wooded terrain. The forested residential areas surrounding West Chicago's charming downtown business district provide a rural living ambiance that belies the city's industrial economy. Settling in alongside West Chicago's older homes are a host of new homes and residential communities to accommodate the city's steadily growing population. New subdivisions, townhome communities, and development of available parcels could bring more than 5,000 new residents to the city of West Chicago over the next several years.
Many retail businesses call West Chicago home.
Small shops and restaurants are located along the city's charming Main Street in the heart of the community, adjacent to the historic buildings housing the Chamber of Commerce offices, Community Center and Metra rail station. A number of Hispanic-owned businesses add an international flair to shopping and dining. A number of large retailers have located their businesses along Route 59. Neighboring Geneva and St. Charles provide a wealth of antique shops. West Chicago Middle School also provides advanced learning through its new technology center.