City Council stories
The program “recognize residents who show civic pride by having outstanding yards,” according to the city.
Two local state legislators urge IDOT to reject permit. Opponents criticize Joliet support for NorthPoint
The Geneva Planning and Zoning Commission denied a petition for a five-story, 114-unit luxury apartment complex and 12 townhouses to be built on 2.1 acres in the city's Historic District.
The city is aiming to start fresh with a Downtown Riverfront Property Feasibility Study for the site this summer.
The City of Lockport is considering an ordinance that would allow the city's police to write administrative tickets for mobile phone use while driving, lowering the fine for drivers.
The Lockport Committee of the Whole granted preliminary approval for an "infill development" constructing five townhomes at the corner of Charles Street and Princess Court.
Former ATF agent and longtime Lockport resident Tina Bayless has been appointed as the newest member of the Lockport Board of Police Commissioners.
Oregon officially is a Tree City USA. On April 23, City Manager Darin DeHaan presented Mayor Ken Williams with a plaque honoring the city’s designation, which was received last month.
Restaurant owners appeal to City Council for help in landlord dispute but say they're done.
As approved, the section of Walnut Avenue between Riverside and Second avenues are closed to street traffic from April 15 to Oct. 31.
A volunteer search for Robert Long will begin at 10 a.m. Friday. Man has been missing since April 11.
Townhome development planned at Theodore Street and Ridge Road
Four lawsuits are pending in court as future of Joliet warehouse plans await outcome.
The Lockport Committee of the Whole heard a proposal April 3 to build townhomes in a development originally planned for single-family homes.
City appears to have offered little resistance to two dealerships moving to Plainfield.