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Will County Board Approves Controversial Solar Farms Following Court Mandate
Will County Board Meeting | April 16, 2026 Article Summary: Under the strict constraints of a court-issued writ of mandamus,…
Oldest preserve expansion pushes acreage past 24,000 milestone
The Forest Preserve’s first acquisition of the year not only expands the District’s oldest preserve, it also pushes total acreage…
On the road to 100 years: How the Forest Preserve District expanded
As the Forest Preserve District approaches its centennial year in 2027 with a total of nearly 24,000 protected acres, it’s…
Manhattan Park District Explores Potential Acquisition of Brookstone HOA Park
Manhattan Park Board Meeting | March 12, 2026 Article Summary: The Manhattan Park Board discussed a request from the Brookstone…
Executive Committee Advances Sweeping Updates to Adult Entertainment and Wireless Facilities Ordinances
Will County Board Executive Committee Meeting | April 9, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board Executive Committee advanced two…
Executive Committee Approves Local Fire District Appointments, Faces Pushback Over Delayed Elwood Seat
Will County Board Executive Committee Meeting | April 9, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Executive Committee approved a slate…
Ad-Hoc Committee: County’s Lack of Home Rule Stifles Effort to Ban Kratom and Non-Nicotine Vapes
Will County Board Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee Meeting | April 14, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board Ad-Hoc Ordinance…
Indiana Man Faces Federal Indictment, Potential Death Penalty for Momence Bar Owner’s Murder
Article Summary: State prosecutors have officially transferred the first-degree murder case against Julius Burkes to the U.S. Department of Justice.…
Ad-Hoc Committee: New State Laws Force Shift in How Police Handle Student Cannabis and Tobacco Violations
Will County Board Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee Meeting | April 14, 2026 Article Summary: As Will County updates its drug…
Manhattan Park Board Reviews 2025 Annual Reports, Highlighting Growth in Camp Enrollment and Special Events
Manhattan Park Board Meeting | March 12, 2026 Article Summary: The Manhattan Park District Board received comprehensive 2025 annual reports…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan School District 114 Board of Education for April 8, 2026
Manhattan School District 114 Board of Education Meeting | April 8, 2026 The Manhattan School District 114 Board of Education…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Village of Manhattan Board of Trustees for April 7, 2026
Village of Manhattan Board of Trustees Meeting | April 7, 2026 The Manhattan Village Board meeting on Tuesday, April 7,…