City of Wood Dale Email Format
Government AdministrationIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
The City of Wood Dale is a municipal government serving a northwest suburban community near Chicago, with about 13,000 residents and a daytime population exceeding 35,000. Incorporated in 1928 and designated a city in 1970, it operates from Wood Dale, Illinois, within the Government Administration sector. The city uses a council-manager form of government in which eight elected aldermen from four wards and a mayor at large set policy, while a professional city manager directs daily operations and services. Residents and local businesses are the primary customers, with the city providing services that support public safety, parks, schools, and general municipal functions, all while preserving open spaces and small-town character. Positioned to balance modern urban amenities with open space and community facilities, Wood Dale emphasizes ongoing projects to improve look, safety, and livability.