City Council stories
City appears to have offered little resistance to two dealerships moving to Plainfield.
A former Batavia alderman, Thomas Connelly, announced his intention to run for mayor in the April 2025 consolidated election.
Community Developement Director Tropper and Economic Development Director Suarez resigned with benefits.
Economic Development Cesar Suarez and Community Development Director Eva-Marie Tropper out.
Council agrees to study on removing meters; vote expected in a few months.
Joliet City Council to vote on consultant's study to remove parking meters in downtown district.
City Council will consider paying consultant for advice on removing parking meters downtown.
At the recommendation of Mayor Lora Vitek, St. Charles City Council members have voted unanimously to approve the appointment of the first five members to the city’s new Dam Task Force.
World War II airplane gunner and Hispanic political activist honored by city
The Lockport Committee of the Whole fast-tracked a proposed development of a mixed-use retail and residential building for an unoccupied space on State Street on Wednesday.
Polo City Council members accepted a $1.93 million bid to construct a new city/township hall at 118 N. Franklin Ave. Council members also unanimously voted to hire Fehr Graham for construction engineering services related to the project for $139,000.
Next Starbucks coffee house slated for Houbolt Road in Joliet.
Luther Johnson says African American museum project is underway and March 23 event is on the schedule.
Then City Council approved a drive-thru permit for a new Starbucks on Jefferson Street in Joliet, replacing a closed Bakers Square.
After a month of back and forth debate about the potential rezoning of Lockport Square for residential development, the City Council approved the development of townhomes on the parcel while leaving space open for commercial development in space suggested for apartment buildings.