Peotone Township Flags Zoning Compliance Issues at Caleb Chemical Site

Peotone Township Meeting | Jan. 20, 2026

Article Summary: The Peotone Township Board discussed ongoing zoning non-compliance issues at the Caleb Chemical property on Wilmington Road, noting a lack of intervention from county officials.

Zoning and Planning Key Points:

• Zoning Violations: The Board discussed “problems with non-compliance to zoning standards” at the Caleb Chemical site.

• County Inaction: Officials noted that the Will County Land Use Department has been informed of the issues, but “so far no action has been taken.”

• Potential Sale: Supervisor Gene Younker reported receiving a call from an attorney representing potential buyers for the property.

The Peotone Township Board of Trustees on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, addressed ongoing concerns regarding zoning compliance at the Caleb Chemical facility located on Wilmington Road.

During the Planning and Zoning portion of the meeting, the Board discussed specific problems related to “non-compliance to zoning standards” at the site. According to the minutes, the Township has already notified the Will County Land Use Department regarding the violations. However, officials reported that “so far no action has been taken” by the county authority.

In related correspondence, Supervisor Gene Younker informed the Board that he received a telephone call from Attorney Jeffery Cernek. The attorney contacted the Supervisor to discuss “his buyers for Caleb Chemical property,” suggesting potential real estate movement at the location despite the current zoning concerns.

No formal action was taken by the Township Board regarding the property at this meeting, as the enforcement of zoning standards in unincorporated areas often falls to the county.