Economic and Community Development

Through inspections, code enforcement, and planning, the Department of Economic & Community Development provides guidance, education, oversight, and technical assistance to the citizens and business owners of North Chicago.

The Department of Economic & Community Development is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday to identify and serve the needs of all in a positive and courteous manner and to help ensure the City of North Chicago is a healthy, safe, attractive, and enjoyable place to live, work and visit. 

The Department of Economic & Community Development is completely dedicated to the future prosperity and enrichment of our community and residents.

Important Numbers

Inspection and Permit | 847.596.8650

RFPs/RFQs

Current Requests for Proposals (RFP). and Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) will be posted below. More information can be found on the Bid Opportunities page. Email tayweg@northchicago.org for full copies of RFPs and RFQs.

• Request for Proposals: Professional Services - Unified Development Ordinance
• RFP for Unified Development Ordinance
• Request for Proposals: Development of City-Owned Property for Residential Use (+/- 17ac) "Arrington Woods"
• RFP For Arrington Woods 17-Acre Development

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• Community Profile
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• CMAP Community Data Snapshot
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• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Information
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• Fair Housing Information
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• Comprehensive Plan
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• Access Unlimited: A Compact Complete Streets Policy Guide
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• Northern Lakeshore Trail Connectivity Plan
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• Illinois Tax Increment Association
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• Illinois Enterprise Zone Association
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• Subdivision Ordinance
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• Zoning Ordinance
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• Maps
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