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Public Hearings Set for I-57 Freight Route and Monee TIF District

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Monee Township Board Meeting | August 2025

Article Summary: Local and county officials alerted the Monee Township Board to upcoming public hearings regarding major regional developments. The hearings concern a proposed freight route along Interstate 57 and a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district within the Village of Monee.

Regional Hearings Key Points:

  • Freight Route Hearing: IDOT will host a hearing on the Interstate 57 Freight Route on August 26 at the Peotone Fair Grounds.

  • TIF District Hearing: A public hearing for the Monee TIF #5 Redevelopment Project Area is scheduled for August 27.

  • County Engagement: Will County Board Member Sherry Newquist attended the meeting to provide updates and answer questions.

The Monee Township Board on Thursday, August 21, 2025, discussed upcoming public forums that could significantly impact local infrastructure and economic development.

Will County Board Member Sherry Newquist addressed the township trustees, announcing that the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has scheduled another public hearing regarding the Interstate 57 Freight Route. The hearing is set for August 26, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Peotone Fair Grounds. Newquist remained at the meeting to answer questions from the Board.

Additionally, Supervisor Donna Dettbarn informed the Board of a “Notice of Public Hearing” for the TIF #5 Redevelopment Project Area. This hearing is scheduled for August 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Monee Village Hall’s new location. Dettbarn serves on the Joint Board of Review regarding the TIF district.

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