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Peotone to Spend $12,000 on Location Analytics Software to Boost Economic Development
Peotone Village Board Meeting | August 25, 2025 Article Summary: The Peotone Village Board approved a one-year, $12,000 contract for Placer.ai…
Will County Board Formally Opposes Heavier, Longer Trucks on National Roadways
Article Summary: The Will County Board unanimously passed a resolution opposing any federal legislation that would increase the size and…
Will County Executive Proposes $791 Million Budget Focused on Stability Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Article Summary: Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant presented a balanced $791 million budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026 that aims…
Peotone School Board Rejects Mandating Live-Streaming in 4-3 Vote
Article Summary: The Peotone school board has opted against requiring its meetings to be live-streamed, finalizing a new committee policy…
Will County P&Z Approves Crete Solar Farm, Overruling Township’s General Opposition
Article Summary: The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for a new commercial solar farm in Crete Township,…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Peotone Village Board for August 11, 2025
The Peotone Village Board took action on several significant operational and infrastructure issues during its August 11 meeting, including initiating…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Peotone Board of Education for August 18, 2025
The Peotone Board of Education’s August 18 meeting was defined by the district’s precarious financial situation. With a projected $4.2…
Peotone Schools on ‘Fiscal Cliff,’ Board Eyes School Closures and New Construction Amid Budget Crisis
Article Summary: Facing a severe financial crisis with a projected $4.2 million operating deficit, the Peotone School District 207-U board…
Peotone Board Approves Over $518,000 in Contractor Payments
Article Summary: The Peotone Village Board authorized two large payments totaling over $518,000 for major infrastructure projects, including the nearly…
Peotone Library Director’s Salary Set at $75,000 After Annual Evaluation
Article Summary: The Peotone Public Library District Board of Trustees has set Library Director Sarah Ehlers’ salary at $75,000 for…
Peotone Approves Additional $35,000 for Crawford Street Resurfacing
Article Summary: The Peotone Village Board has approved a $35,000 increase for the Crawford Street resurfacing project, bringing the total…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan Fire Protection District Board of Trustees for July 11, 2025
At a special meeting on July 11, the Manhattan Fire Protection District Board of Trustees took decisive action to advance…