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Monee Approves $39,114 Purchase of John Deere Gator for Winter Sidewalk Maintenance
Monee Village Board of Trustees Meeting | March 11, 2026 Article Summary: To keep pace with the village's expanding pedestrian network, the Monee Village Board approved the purchase of a...
Ramirez Homers, Steals Four Bases as Crete-Monee Offense Overwhelms Thornton Fractional South, 18-8
An unrelenting offensive attack and highly aggressive baserunning powered the Crete-Monee varsity softball team to a decisive 18-8 non-conference victory over visiting Thornton Fractional South on Wednesday. The Warriors’ lineup...
Monee Village Board Approves Tax Increment Financing Agreement for Voortman Steel Facility
Monee Village Board of Trustees Meeting | March 11, 2026 Article Summary: The Monee Village Board of Trustees unanimously approved a redevelopment agreement for Voortman USA Corp., pledging 80% of...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Monee Village Board of Trustees for February 25, 2026
Monee Village Board of Trustees Meeting | February 25, 2026 Overall Meeting SummaryThe Monee Village Board of Trustees convened on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, under the leadership of Mayor Pro-Tem...
Will County Public Works Approves Access for 56-Acre Truck Services Hub on Manhattan-Monee Road
Will County Public Works and Transportation Committee Meeting | March 3, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Public Works and Transportation Committee on Tuesday approved a request to allow commercial ingress...
Crest Hill Homeowner Granted Side Yard Setback Variance for Accessible Addition
Will County Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting | March 3, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a side yard setback variance for a Crest Hill...
State Update: County Officials Raise Alarms Over Pritzker’s ADU Zoning Push and Data Center Tax Breaks
Legislative Committee Meeting | March 2026 Article Summary: During a state legislative update, Will County Board members expressed deep concerns over Governor J.B. Pritzker's continued push to mandate Accessory Dwelling Units...
Committee Approves $317K Guardrail Maintenance Contract Amid Discussion on Installation Dangers
Will County Public Works and Transportation Committee Meeting | March 3, 2026 Article Summary: Will County officials approved an annual guardrail maintenance contract Tuesday while addressing national concerns over improperly installed...
Will County Approves Diamond Enterprise Zone Expansion to Support $355 Million Energy Investment
Will County Executive Committee Meeting | March 12, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Executive Committee unanimously approved ordinances expanding the Diamond Enterprise Zone to include the Village of Braceville. The...
Federal Update: DHS Shutdown, War Powers, and Housing Legislation Dominate Washington
Legislative Committee Meeting | March 3, 2026 Article Summary: Will County's federal lobbyists briefed the Legislative Committee on a turbulent week in Washington, D.C., highlighting the passage of a major bipartisan...
Will County Corporate Revenues Surpass Expectations, Igniting Debate Over Delinquent Tax Sales
Will County Finance Committee Meeting | March 3, 2026 Article Summary: A routine review of the county’s year-end corporate fund revealed that revenues exceeded budgeted expectations by millions, largely driven by...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Public Works and Transportation Committee for March 3, 2026
Will County Public Works and Transportation Committee Meeting | March 3, 2026 The Will County Public Works and Transportation Committee met on Tuesday, March 3, advancing millions of dollars in...