Ground-breaking for Northern Illinois Proton Treatment and Research Center
A new day is dawning in West Chicago ~ one which promises to impact the lives of countless generations through cutting edge research and training in the growing field of particle therapy ~ one that will bring help and hope to those struggling with cancer.

It’s a great honor and privilege to represent the City of West Chicago at this momentous event in our City’s history. The ground-breaking for this world class facility solidifies a global reputation of West Chicago, Illinois and the surrounding region for leadership in the nation’s new knowledge economy. The best and brightest minds, generating the most technologically advanced research and therapy will find a supportive, progressive, welcoming community in West Chicago.

We humbly applaud your decision to locate here at the DuPage National Technology Park. It confirms what we have long known about West Chicago’s tremendous assets of location, transportation, workforce, housing and community demographics. Your commitment positions West Chicago for historic growth, and we will be ready.

On behalf of the City of West Chicago, I welcome Northern Illinois Proton Treatment and Research Center to our community and look forward to a long and fruitful partnership.