Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC) has been working to strengthen communities and enhance intergovernmental relationships in the north and northwest suburbs of Chicago. As one of the premier regional councils of government, the Northwest Municipal Conference represents over 1.3 million citizens residing in our 46 municipalities and 3 townships. Our membership area covers over 300 square miles in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties.
The Northwest Municipal Conference serves the needs of local governments through a variety of policy initiatives, programs and services that combine the resources of individual members to address regional issues. Our members are leaders in advocating on behalf of local government self-sufficiency, regional planning, local control over local issues, and utilizing a cooperative approach to address regional issues.
The Northwest Municipal Conference is driven by the following principles:
Furthering intergovernmental cooperation, Fostering the exchange of information vital to the operation of local government, and Serving as a cooperative medium for addressing regional problems.