New Lenox Fire District Exploring Land Swap with Village for New Training Facility

New Lenox Fire Protection District Board of Trustees Meeting | January 19, 2026

Article Summary:
Fire Chief Adam Riegel announced the District is engaged in ongoing discussions with the Village of New Lenox regarding a potential land swap at the Station 5 location on Schoolhouse Road. The conceptual agreement would secure land for a municipal water tower in exchange for a dedicated fire training facility.

Land Swap Discussions Key Points:

• Location: The proposed land swap centers around the District’s Station 5 property located on Schoolhouse Road.

• Village Benefit: The Village of New Lenox would acquire the necessary land to construct a new municipal water tower.

• District Benefit: In exchange, the Fire Protection District would secure the space and resources to develop a dedicated training facility for its personnel.

The New Lenox Fire Protection District Board of Trustees on Monday, January 19, 2026, was briefed on early negotiations with the Village of New Lenox regarding a strategic land swap that could yield a new training facility for local firefighters.

During his regular report to the Board, Fire Chief Adam Riegel confirmed that he has been in continued discussions with Village officials concerning the District’s Station 5 property, located on Schoolhouse Road.

According to Riegel, the conceptual land swap would be mutually beneficial for both local taxing bodies. Under the proposed framework, the District would cede a portion of the Station 5 location to the Village to accommodate the construction of a new municipal water tower. In exchange, the Fire District would secure the land necessary to build a dedicated, modern training facility for its emergency response crews.

Because the discussions remain in the preliminary stages, no formal action was taken by the Board of Trustees during the meeting. Chief Riegel is expected to provide further updates as negotiations with the Village progress.