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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,…
Will County P&Z: Green Garden Township Rezoning Approved Amid Concerns Over Lack of a Final Plan
Article Summary: The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved rezoning a large agricultural parcel in Green Garden Township…
Zoning Commission Overrules Staff, Approves Greeen Garden Twp Variance for 3-Acre Agricultural Lot
Article Summary: The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a variance for a 3-acre lot in an agricultural zone,…
Citing Liability Concerns, Will County Committee Postpones Vote on Septic System Ordinance
Article Summary: The Will County Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee postponed a vote on updating its sewer and sewage disposal ordinance…
Will County Moves to Repeal Obsolete 1972 Fire Hydrant Ordinance
Article Summary: An ordinance from 1972 regulating the placement and specifications of fire hydrants in Will County is set to…
Report Finding Few Trucks Littering Sparks Debate on Cleanup Responsibility
Article Summary: A Will County report found that a very small percentage of waste-hauling trucks are the source of litter…