West Chesterfield is a small, tight-knit south side community near Chicago State University. The neighborhood boomed after the Illinois Central railroad began operation nearby over 100 years ago, and it has maintained strong ties to the local entrepreneurial business community ever since. West Chesterfield also has a proud tradition of working hard and maintaining safe and stable surroundings for its residents. Read More…

West Chesterfield Community Association, Inc. (WCCA), was organized in 1956, and is a 501c(3) Non-Profit Organization.

Our Purpose

Encourage the community awareness and involvement in problems facing the community through education seminars, workshops and other public forums.  Community leadership and organization will develop and offer potential solutions upon the members of the community.

Our Motto

“A great place to live and raise a family.”