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Voortman Steel Subdivision Moves Forward with Board Approval
Monee Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting | February 18, 2026 Article Summary: A minor subdivision request for an industrial property on Ridgeland Avenue received a favorable recommendation from...
Executive Committee Advances $28.7 Million BNSF Bridge Project for Lorenzo Road
Will County Executive Committee Meeting | February 11, 2026 Article Summary: The Executive Committee approved an agreement with BNSF Railway to construct a grade separation bridge on Lorenzo Road in...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Crete-Monee School Board for February 17, 2026
Crete-Monee School Board Meeting | February 17, 2026 Overall Meeting SummaryThe Crete-Monee School District 201-U Board of Education met on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to handle a variety of personnel,...
Land Use Committee: ‘Clean Fill’ Proposal Stalls After Unauthorized Tree Removal Sparks Environmental Concerns
Will County Land Use & Development Committee Meeting | February 5, 2026 Article Summary: A request to rezone land for a "clean fill" operation in Joliet Township stalled in committee...
Monee Planning Commission Backs Special Use Permit for Chestnut Road Rental
Monee Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting | February 18, 2026 Article Summary: The Monee Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to recommend a special use permit...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Planning and Zoning Commission for February 17, 2026
Will County Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting | February 17, 2026 JOLIET, IL – The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission met on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, with Acting Chairman John...
Ad-Hoc Committee: Liquor Ordinance Stalls Over Drafting Errors; Debates License Cap Policy
Will County Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee Meeting | February 10, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee postponed a vote on the comprehensive update to the...
Green Garden Township Residents Threaten Incorporation to Block 6,000-Acre Solar Farm
Will County Executive Committee Meeting | February 11, 2026 Article Summary: Residents of Green Garden Township warned county officials they are moving to incorporate as a village to gain zoning...
Financial Report Shows Projected Surplus and Debt Service Transfer
Crete-Monee School Board Meeting | February 17, 2026 Article Summary: The Crete-Monee School District presented its monthly financial report, projecting a year-end surplus in operating funds despite ongoing billing issues...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Peotone Public Library District for Jan. 15, 2026
Meeting Summary The Peotone Public Library District Board of Trustees met on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, to address a slate of new business, financial reports, and policy reviews. All seven...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Monee Township Board of Trustees for January 15, 2026
Monee Township Board of Trustees Meeting | January 15, 2026 The Monee Township Board of Trustees met for a scheduled regular meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the Monee...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Monee Village Board for Feb. 11, 2026
Monee Village Board Meeting | Feb. 11, 2026 The Monee Village Board convened on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, to handle a mix of infrastructure approvals, economic development planning, and community...
Executive Committee: Tension Rises as Republican Whip Removed from Panel
Will County Executive Committee Meeting | February 11, 2026 Article Summary: A dispute over committee appointments erupted when Republican leadership challenged the removal of Member Vince Logan from the Executive...
Board Reschedules March Meeting Due to Election Law; Discusses TIF Districts
Crete-Monee School Board Meeting | February 17, 2026 Article Summary: The Crete-Monee School Board voted to move its March meeting date to comply with state election laws and discussed legal...
Ad-Hoc Committee: County Stripped of Power to Regulate Motor Races, Must Drop Solicitor Fees Due to State Statutes
Will County Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee Meeting | February 10, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee repealed county regulations regarding motor stunt events and removed...