Polo City Council

Construction crews started digging Monday, and were working on pouring concrete for the building’s footing during the groundbreaking.

A groundbreaking for the new municipal building for the city of Polo and Buffalo Township took place Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Both municipalities are contributing to the cost of the $1.93 million building, which is located at 118 N. Franklin Ave., Polo.

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.

Meet Polo High School students who have been selected students of the month in the first half of the 2023-2024 school year.

A house on South Division Avenue in Polo that was declared “unfit for human occupancy” is set to be demolished after nearly a year in court. On Dec. 13, Ogle County Judge Anthony Peska ordered that the city of Polo be allowed to proceed with demolishing 601 S. Division Ave.

COUNTRY Financial representative Jeanette Linker is proud to support the Polo Fire Protection District with a donation of $1,500.

Dixon Police Sgt. Matt Coppotelli will begin as Polo's chief of police on Jan. 2, 2024.

Polo City Council members reached a consensus Nov. 20 to not move forward with seeking bids to demolish Congress School. However, they are asking Polo Building Inspector Casper Manheim to condemn the structure.

Chief Troy Randall’s final day with the Polo Police Department is Saturday, Oct. 21. He resigned to take a position as the Lanark chief of police.

A city-owned lot that used to be available space for parking semi-trucks is expected to sport a pair of pavilions costing $175,264 by next summer. Polo City Council members voted 3-2 to allow the Polo Development District No. 1 to borrow $60,000 from the city’s General Fund.

Council members unanimously voted to spend up to $17,500 on purchase, related expenses.

The Polo Health Board’s ruling to condemn 601 South Division Ave., which was declared “unfit for human occupancy” by the city building inspector, was upheld following an appeal by the owner.

The main contractor for a storm sewer improvement project in Polo reached out to more than 100 companies in an effort to comply with a grant requirement, but was unable to secure the minimum level called for by the state. The $3.1 million Colden Street Project is meant to help alleviate water buildup on Illinois Route 26 during torrential rain events.