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Green Garden Township Gets Green Light for New Town Hall Grant After Dramatic Reversal
Article Summary: After initially denying a request to transfer a $558,000 grant to a new building project, Will County has…
Second Solar Farm with Battery Storage Proposed in Green Garden
Article Summary: A second, separate commercial solar project has been proposed in Green Garden Township by Turning Point Energy, adding…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Green Garden Township Board for September 8, 2025
The Green Garden Township Board meeting on September 8 was dominated by major developments concerning two separate large-scale solar farm…
JJC Moves Forward with Major Technology Overhaul to Modernize College Operations
Article Summary: The Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees received a detailed update on a sweeping Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees for August 20, 2025
The Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees focused on a major technological overhaul, celebrated milestones in student support, and addressed…
Tensions Flare as JJC Chairman Rebukes “Entitlement” After Trustee Lists Demands
Article Summary: Apparent tensions on the Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees surfaced during its meeting on Wednesday, August 20,…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Green Garden Township for August 25, 2025
The Green Garden Township Board held a workshop meeting on August 25, 2025, with the agenda dominated by a detailed…
Green Garden Township Debates New Land Use Plan during Workshop, Pushes Potential Vote to October
Article Summary: The Green Garden Township Board reviewed a new draft Land Use Plan designed to protect the area’s rural…
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2025 Frankfort Fall Fest: Everything to Know for the Nationally-Ranked Event
FRANKFORT, IL – The heart of historic downtown Frankfort is set to transform into a vibrant hub of art, music, and…
Will County Board Formally Opposes Heavier, Longer Trucks on National Roadways
Article Summary: The Will County Board unanimously passed a resolution opposing any federal legislation that would increase the size and…
Will County Executive Proposes $791 Million Budget Focused on Stability Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Article Summary: Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant presented a balanced $791 million budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026 that aims…
Will County P&Z Approves Crete Solar Farm, Overruling Township’s General Opposition
Article Summary: The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for a new commercial solar farm in Crete Township,…