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Will County P&Z: Green Garden Township Variances Granted in Monee
Roy F. Erikson received unanimous approval for two variances for his property at 26409 S. 80th Avenue in Monee. The…
Will County P&Z: Manhattan Township Rezoning Approved
The Will County Planning and Zonning Commission unanimously approved a map amendment for a vacant property on South Kankakee Street…
Will County P&Z: Green Garden Township Rezoning Approved Amid Concerns Over Lack of a Final Plan
Article Summary: The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved rezoning a large agricultural parcel in Green Garden Township…
Zoning Commission Overrules Staff, Approves Greeen Garden Twp Variance for 3-Acre Agricultural Lot
Article Summary: The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a variance for a 3-acre lot in an agricultural zone,…
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…
Peotone Makes Village Garbage Service Mandatory for All Residents
Article Summary: The Peotone Village Board unanimously approved an ordinance that clarifies and solidifies the requirement for all village residents…