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Meeting Summary and Briefs: New Lenox Village Board for October 27, 2025
New Lenox Village Board Meeting | October 27, 2025 The New Lenox Village Board meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025, was highlighted by the preliminary approval of a new restaurant,...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Capital Improvements & IT Committee for November 4, 2025
Will County Capital Improvements & IT Committee Meeting | November 4, 2025 The Will County Capital Improvements & IT Committee on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, reviewed a successful bond refinancing...
New Lenox Announces 5.51% Increase in 2025 Property Tax Levy
New Lenox Village Board Meeting | November 10, 2025 Article Summary: The Village of New Lenox has proposed a 2025 property tax levy of just over $4 million, which represents...
Glock: Judge’s OK of Chicago’s anti-gun lawsuit questionable, at best
By Jonathan Bilyk | Legal NewslineThe Center Square Firearms maker Glock is asking for permission to appeal a Cook County judge's ruling allowing the city of Chicago to continue its...
Illinois quick hits: DHS responds to migrant release order
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square DHS responds to migrant release order The U.S. Department of Homeland security issued a statement after a federal judge in Chicago...
New Gas N Wash and Dutch Bros. Coffee Projects Advance in New Lenox
New Lenox Village Board Meeting | November 10, 2025 Article Summary: The New Lenox Village Board approved plans for two major commercial developments, a Gas N Wash on Route 6...
New Lenox Approves Final Plans for The Patio Restaurant, Construction to Begin in December
New Lenox Village Board Meeting | November 10, 2025 Article Summary: The New Lenox Village Board gave final approval to "The Patio," a new restaurant planned for the southwest corner...
New Lenox Awards $1.18 Million Contract for North Side Water Main Replacement
New Lenox Village Board Meeting | October 27, 2025 Article Summary: As part of a multi-phase plan to upgrade infrastructure on the village's north side, the New Lenox Village Board awarded...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee for November 2025
Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting | November 2025 The Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee on Tuesday approved a landmark agreement to consolidate the Central Will...
Will County Committee Members Debate Future Capital Priorities, Clash on Borrowing
Will County Capital Improvements & IT Committee Meeting | November 4, 2025 Article Summary: After learning Will County could borrow over $100 million for new projects, members of the Capital Improvements...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Planning and Zoning Commission for November 4, 2025
Will County Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting | November 4, 2025 The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, considered a series of homeowner requests for...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Legislative Committee for November 4, 2025
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Legislative Committee for November 4, 2025 The Will County Legislative Committee met on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, to continue developing its 2026 state and...
Will County Saves $5.7 Million in Bond Refinancing, Maintains High Credit Ratings
Will County Finance Committee Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: A recent bond transaction successfully saved Will County over $5.7 million in future debt payments, while a presentation from the...
