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Tinley Park committee adopts resolution opposing state changes to local home-rule zoning for housing Trustees voted to adopt a resolution opposing proposed state legislation that, they said, would limit local home-rule authority over zoning and could allow denser housing and reduce parking requirements; the committee forwarded the resolution to the board.

Tinley Park trustees are taking a stand against state legislation that threatens local control over zoning, potentially paving the way for overcrowded neighborhoods and reduced parking.

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Tinley Park interim finance director presents healthy fiscal 2027 draft, moves budget to board Interim Finance Director Scott Bordewey told trustees the Village's general fund is "healthy," reporting a projected FY26 surplus of $2,620,000 and a budgeted FY27 surplus of $2,180,000; trustees voted to forward the draft budget for a public hearing and adoption process.

Tinley Park's interim finance director reveals an impressive $2.6 million surplus for FY26 and a promising $2.18 million for FY27, signaling a bright financial future for the village!

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3 hours ago

Resident-led presentation urges action on Pontiac’s taste and odor problems in city water Resident Carol Winters and multiple speakers told the council that Pontiac drinking water has persistent taste and odor problems—described as "rotting cucumbers" and "fishy"—and urged the city to press Illinois American Water and the Illinois EPA for testing, greater transparency and to pursue available grants.

Pontiac residents are raising alarms over their drinking water, describing it as tasting like "rotting cucumbers" and "fishy," and demanding action from the city council.

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Oak‑loss maps prompt McHenry County panel to direct staff to draft tree‑preservation approach A retired conservation district expert told the committee McHenry County has lost large swaths of mature oaks since settlement; commissioners asked staff to study Lake County and other models and return with a locally tailored tree‑preservation ordinance, plus legal review.

McHenry County's cherished oak woodlands are rapidly disappearing, and experts warn we have mere decades to act before they vanish completely!

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3 hours ago

McHenry County staff pitches fee-schedule overhaul to close permit office shortfall; committee tables ordinance County planning staff proposed two fee models to close a roughly $693,000 five-year gap in permit-office funding, including higher flat fees, new charges for incident action plans and updated stormwater fees. Commissioners asked for a single draft based on the modest "Model 1" and tabled the ordinance for further work.

McHenry County is considering a major overhaul of its fee structure to address a staggering $693,000 revenue gap, with proposals for increased flat fees and new charges for large events.

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6 hours ago

Lisle trustees approve Bennett Academy stadium plan with strict sound and lighting conditions After weeks of debate and a lengthy public comment period, the Village of Lisle Board approved an ordinance amending Bennett Academy's PUD and a special use permit for recreational lighting, imposing monitoring, limits on lighted events and numeric sound controls intended to protect nearby residents.

The Lisle Village Board has given the green light for Bennett Academy's ambitious stadium expansion, but with strict controls on noise and lighting that have residents divided.

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8 hours ago

South Barrington board approves warrants, attorney appointment and multiple infrastructure resolutions At its July 11 meeting the Village Board approved two warrant runs totaling $306,323.77, appointed the village attorney, and approved several procurement and service resolutions — including a Park master plan, furnace/AC purchase, replacement phones and a fiber optic network — largely by unanimous votes (5–0, one absent).

The South Barrington Board has taken significant steps forward, approving over $300,000 in expenditures and a new park master plan to enhance community services!

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11 hours ago

✊ May Day/International Workers Day Protest Rally

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📅 Fri, May 1 · 3:00 PM CDT–5:00 PM

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13 hours ago

RACES outlines services, events and a 24/7 hotline as Urbana proclaims Sexual Assault Awareness Month RACES leaders and several residents urged support for youth spaces and services; RACES highlighted free, confidential advocacy, therapy rules for minors, and a 24/7 hotline (217-384-4444) and listed local SAM events.

RACES is stepping up this Sexual Assault Awareness Month, offering vital services and a 24/7 hotline to support our community—find out how you can get involved!

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13 hours ago

Historic-preservation panel urges reuse of Urbana Civic Center as MTD transit plan proceeds Historic Preservation Commission members told the Committee of the Whole the Civic Center is eligible for the National Register and urged the city to explore adaptive reuse so a future MTD downtown transit center can be integrated with, not replace, the building.

The Urbana Historic Preservation Commission is advocating for the adaptive reuse of the closed Civic Center, urging a blend of history and modern transit solutions instead of demolition.

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13 hours ago

Urbana council debates surveillance ordinance language after police, review boards weigh in Council heard competing input on a draft surveillance-technology ordinance: commissioners and legal staff asked to protect residents and require documentation before destroying unapproved data; police urged narrow operational exceptions for exigent use, patches and pending approvals to avoid harms to investigations.

Urbana's council is locked in a heated debate over a proposed surveillance ordinance that balances resident privacy with police operational needs—can they find common ground?

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16 hours ago

Broadview mayor cites Maywood industrial fire response, a planned 1.5M-gallon reservoir and mounting budget pressures Village President Katrina Thompson reported Broadview Fire Department mutual aid at a Maywood industrial fire, highlighted a planned 1,500,000-gallon reservoir at the Broadview Westchester Joint Water Agency to bolster emergency response, and warned of a 19% rise in health-care costs and revenue pressures ahead of the 2026-27 budget review.

Village President Katrina Thompson highlights critical emergency response efforts and looming budget pressures, including a staggering 19% rise in healthcare costs as the village prepares for its next fiscal plan.

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19 hours ago

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Maywood opens Roosevelt Road TIF hearing, schedules Dec. 29 vote Trustees heard a presentation on a First Amendment and 10‑year report for the Roosevelt Road TIF and scheduled a Dec. 29 special meeting to consider formal adoption; no public comments were recorded for the item.

Maywood's Board of Trustees is set to make a crucial decision on the Roosevelt Road Redevelopment Project that could reshape the future of local development!

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20 hours ago

Maywood trustees approve TIF extensions and consent to Greenwood Transfer sale On Dec. 29, 2020, the Village of Maywood Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve an omnibus package that extends two TIF districts for 12 years and authorizes Greenwood Transfer LLC’s stock sale to Lakeshore Recycling Systems with the buyer assuming obligations under the village’s Host Community Benefit Agreement.

Maywood trustees have made a significant move by extending two Tax Increment Financing districts for 12 years while greenlighting the sale of Greenwood Transfer to Lakeshore Recycling Systems.

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20 hours ago

Maywood board hears Madison Street/Fifth Avenue TIF amendment, approves minor change Village staff and a TIF consultant presented a First Amendment and 10‑year report for the Madison Street/Fifth Avenue TIF; the board approved a minor amendment and set further action on the larger amendment.

The Maywood Board is taking significant steps to revamp the Madison Street/Fifth Avenue area with a proposed TIF amendment that could reshape the community's future.

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23 hours ago

City program wants to bring more families to the South Side and West Side one vacant lot at a time Chicago's Missing Middle Infill Housing program has created 300 new housing units, and developers say the city initiative is crucial to bringing people back to the area after decades of disinvestment.

"As of spring 2025, the city owns more than 7,000 empty residential lots. Many of them are clustered in neighborhoods whose populations are “substantially less than 50% of their 1960 levels,” according to the city." #Chicago #IL #Housing #Land

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Kankakee City committee hears housing program progress; residents urged to start storm-relief applications with United Way/KCCSI At its April 6 meeting, the Kankakee City Community Development Committee reviewed housing-program progress — including reductions in long wait lists and HUD-funded work — and staff directed residents seeking immediate storm-relief to apply with United Way funds administered locally by KCCSI. Staff warned funding deadlines could put some projects at risk.

Kankakee City is making strides in housing programs, but residents impacted by recent storms need to act fast for crucial emergency relief funds!

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✊ May Day Rally for Workers

📍 Ottawa, IL
📅 Sat, May 2 · 12:00 PM CDT–2:00 PM

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Skokie board approves Oakton Street agreement with Cook County, advances water-main work The Skokie Village Board approved an intergovernmental agreement with Cook County for Oakton Street improvements and authorized a change order to expedite water-main replacement, with the village's financial exposure capped at $150,000 and water-fund reserves covering additional costs.

Skokie is set to transform Oakton Street with a $4.6 million improvement project, ensuring safer crossings and enhanced community access while tackling vital water-main replacements!

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Kewanee council ends Kentville Road TIF, applies for $250,000 Safe Routes grant and approves package of measures At its Oct. 14 meeting the Kewanee City Council unanimously terminated the Kewanee Kentville Road 2001 TIF district, authorized an IDOT Safe Routes to School grant application for $250,000 (10% local match), approved multiple contracts and an appointment to the Airport Board, and authorized purchases tied to an AFG grant for AEDs.

Kewanee City Council just made some big moves—terminating a TIF district and applying for a $250,000 Safe Routes to School grant!

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Benikage - Twitch #828: 11th-July-1871: Rockford Forest Citys (10-11) @ (10-8) Fort Wayne Kekiongas | !ootp | !e for errors

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#Chicago, #IL: 88y/o Daniest was last seen in the 10000blk of Lafayette Ave on Mar 27. She drives a 2021 gray Ford Echo with IL license plate #5612739 and suffers from heart disease, high blood pressure, and circulation issues.

A SILVER ALERT was activiated. Have you seen her?

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Maywood board adopts ordinance enforcing face coverings during COVID-19 emergency The Village of Maywood unanimously approved Ordinance adopting Executive Order No. 2021-01 and amended Section 92.21(B) to allow enforcement of face coverings during the active COVID-19 disaster proclamation; the change implements an order issued under the village emergency declaration.

The Village of Maywood has officially approved strict measures to enforce face coverings, ensuring safety during the ongoing COVID-19 emergency.

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2 days ago

Maywood trustees adopt FY2021–22 budget and approve multiple contracts, payments At a March 16 special meeting the Maywood Board of Trustees adopted the village’s FY2021–22 budget, approved Warrant List No. 200510 totaling $968,216.50, and authorized several engineering and construction agreements and vendor payments as part of an omnibus package.

Maywood's Board of Trustees just approved a game-changing budget and a series of crucial contracts that could reshape the village's future!

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2 days ago

Maywood trustees unanimously approve FY2022 budget, grants and labor pact; multiple redevelopment items left for later review At a March 2, 2021 special meeting the Maywood Board of Trustees adopted the Fiscal Year 2021–22 budget and approved several grants, payments and a Teamsters labor contract by unanimous vote. A TIF public hearing on a redevelopment proposal drew questions but no board action.

Maywood's Board of Trustees took a significant step forward by unanimously approving their 2021-22 budget along with vital grants and a labor agreement, setting the stage for transformative changes in the community.

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2 days ago

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2 days ago

Iroquois County Zoning Board of Appeals recommends one-year moratorium on new data centers and warehouses On March 31, 2026, the Iroquois County Zoning Board of Appeals voted to recommend adoption of an ordinance establishing a temporary 365-day moratorium on new data center and warehouse applications in unincorporated Iroquois County to allow study of impacts on water, the electrical grid, noise and local employment.

Iroquois County is hitting the pause button on new data centers and warehouses for a year to assess their impact on vital resources like water and electricity!

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2 days ago

Fox River Grove trustees direct staff to draft 1% non-home-rule municipal sales tax ordinance The Fox River Grove Board voted 4–1 on Aug. 19 to direct staff to draft an ordinance for a 1% non-home-rule municipal sales tax after staff presented neighboring-community comparisons and several revenue-offset options.

Fox River Grove is taking a bold step toward financial flexibility by exploring a new 1% sales tax, joining the ranks of neighboring communities to boost local revenue.

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