Public Works Committee Briefs

June 3, 2025/

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Major Projects Update: Construction continues on several major projects including the 80th Avenue expressway overpass, Laraway Road widening near Cedar Road, and Bell Road improvements. The Bell Road project at 143rd Street intersection experienced utility conflicts that are being resolved.

Utility Agreement: The committee approved a $1.4 million reimbursement agreement with Nicor Gas Company for relocating facilities during Laraway Road improvements between Cedar Road and Spencer Road.

Public Information Meeting: The county will hold a public meeting June 26 from 4-7 p.m. at Peotone High School regarding the Eastern Will County freight mobility study. The meeting will present design alternatives for public comment.

Future Planning: Director Ronaldson noted that next year’s transportation improvement program will be based on the 2050 long-range transportation plan currently nearing completion, potentially adding new priority projects to the program.

Community Events

MondayDecember 8, 2025

3:45 pmSenior Social Hour 5:30 pmMystery Book Club 11:30 pmCrafting with Mandie

TuesdayDecember 9, 2025

4:00 pmStorytime Elwood 7:00 pmCreativity Connections: Mini Sled with Metal Stamp Tag 10:00 pmTeen Volunteering 11:00 pmGirl Scout Meetings 11:00 pmChess Club--Manhattan

WednesdayDecember 10, 2025

4:00 pmElwood Senior Social Hour 8:00 pmBingo

ThursdayDecember 11, 2025

9:30 pmCandy Cane Challenge Drop-In 11:00 pmTeen Volunteering

FridayDecember 12, 2025

4:00 pmStorytime 4:30 pmStay and Play 7:00 pmLights, Camera, Library! Christmas with the Kranks

SaturdayDecember 13, 2025

4:30 pmWinter Science with Mr. Steve 6:00 pmWinter Science with Mr. Steve Session 2 7:30 pmLincoln-Way West Madrigal Performance

MondayDecember 15, 2025

3:45 pmSenior Social Hour 10:00 pmPainting with Tracie: Holiday Axolotl 11:30 pmCookbook Club

TuesdayDecember 16, 2025

7:00 pmCreativity Connections: Holiday Faux Whipped Cream Mug Topper

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