City Council

The Lockport Committee of the Whole discussed a proposal by M/I Homes to build a new subdivision south of Cedar Ridge at its meeting on Nov. 6.

Petitions for candidacy in the upcoming April 1, 2025 elections for Lockport city offices and school boards are due between Nov. 12 and Nov. 18.

The Rock Falls City Council could have an almost entirely new group of leaders after the April 1, 2025, election.

Former Councilman Mike Turk and Rev. Wendell Martin appointed to Joliet Plan Commission. The City Council approved the appointments made by Mayor Terry D’Arcy.

Lockport's Committee of the Whole meeting on Wednesday immediately following the City Council meeting will include preliminary discussions of the 2025 budget as well as plans for a new housing development near Cedar Ridge.

John Mezera, the city manager who headed city hall for 21 years as Joliet was transformed from a Rust Belt town with high unemployment to one of the fastest growing cities, died Saturday.

Joliet residents will send two truckloads of water, blankets, hygiene products and other items to aid those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Following in the path of Orland Park and Tinley Park, the City of Lockport has moved to ban certain unregulated drugs which it has deemed a public health risk. The new law does not apply to tobacco products or to more regulated, milder substances such as CBD.

The city of Joliet will be working with the state of Illinois on an engineering study for a potential grade separation project at the Laraway Road and Union Pacific Railroad grade crossing.

The city of Joliet in conjunction with Cadence Cares Foundation will be hosting a donation drives for supplies to victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and continue on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Joliet city officials now call tram a shuttle, compare it to past trolley bus used to shuttle residents around downtown.

The city held a rededication of Joliet’s Gardens and Arbors on 129th Infantry Drive Tuesday, thanks to a $25,000 grant from Canadian National.

A local Boy Scout from Troop 63 spent his summer working with the mayor and members of the city staff to design a new flag for the City of Lockport.

The Lockport City Council has created new ordinances for tobacco shops selling drug paraphernalia which will take effect Jan. 1, 2025.

The Lockport City Council approved a special use permits and a site plan for a Scooter's drive-thru coffee kiosk at its meeting on Wednesday.

The Joliet City Council votes Tuesday on plan for first pay hike since 2001. Proposal includes automatic 2% increases in future years.

Following a decision to limit the sales of drug paraphernalia to licensed tobacco shops, the City of Lockport is looking into possible restrictions on unregulated synthetic drugs sales.

No parade this year, but Councilman Guerrero said a council committee will look into reviving the 60-year tradition.

The Lockport City Council Committee of the Whole gave approval to advance a proposed agreement for design work by Tria Architecture for new HVAC and related systems at the Central Square City Hall building.

Joliet city manager calls Councilman Hug a bully in wake of heated exchange this week. Hug says he tells people where he stands.

Joliet will consider continued mailing of its newsletter to households believed to have limited computer access after deciding to go with an e-newsletter for city communication.

The city of Joliet's quarterly newsletter may have seen its last mailing as the city considers going online-only with a few possible exceptions.

Springview Sweets Bakery is no longer located at the Lockport Metra Station. As of Aug. 2, the bakery vacated the premises. Another bakery business has plans to move in.

The Lockport City Council is set to consider a contract with CivilTech Engineering to create plans for 2024 IDOT roadwork in the city.

Lockport City Council will consider extending Hell's Gate Haunted House's parking agreement with the city on Wednesday.

Mayor D'Arcy says, 'Joliet voted for change' in response to questions about Chris Regis' departure.

The city of Joliet has announced the 2024 Neighborhood Hero Award winners, a program that honors properties with exemplary yards.

St. Charles City Council members approved preliminary plans for Fox Haven Square, a commercial development with a mix of restaurants, stores and an indoor pickleball complex.

Starting Monday, Joliet residents can go to the city website to view design ideas for a sculpture and vote for their favorite. Voting will end on Aug. 9.

Demolition of the old Joliet Catholic High School gym, now priced at $1.5 million, is expected to start in early August and be completed this year.

The City Council voted unanimously to approve a contract with Civiltech Engineering to conduct an Intersection Design Study at the corner of IL Route 7 and IL Route 171, locally known as 9th Street and State Street.

The Yorkville City Council unanimously passed a package of agreements regarding development of 228 acres of Bristol Township, in unincorporated Kendall County, into a data center campus.

The Sandwich Committee of the Whole Council meetings beginning next month will start at 7 p.m. followed by the regular City Council meetings. The change is set to go into effect Aug. 5.

Store would be at 118 N. Ottawa St. in Hotel Plaza building.

The City Council will vote Tuesday on a zoning variation that would allow a massage parlor to open inside the Louis Joliet Mall.

Gas N Wash is ready to open a new gas station and convenience store with a car wash in Lockport this week.

The task force, which planned to meet once per month, will meet next at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1.

City upgrades welcomed by business community.

In a series of three 7-3 split votes at a special meeting Monday, the Geneva City Council approved the creation of a fourth tax increment finance district for 297 acres on the city's east side – but not without dissent and some cutting comments.

Uxmar Torres's duties became official this week after City Council approval.

Sandwich Mayor Todd Latham is proposing the city lower the speed limit in the downtown and possibly regulate smoking in front of businesses as a way to make the downtown more welcoming.

Batavia Third Ward Alderman Dan Chanzit , whose term does not expire until 2027, announced his plans to resign in May in order to focus on his business.

The Sandwich City Council is looking at changing the order of its meetings to allow for more discussion prior to voting on an item.

A Joliet City Council committee wants more information on why the low bidder was disqualified before a vote Tuesday on a contract to build a downtown plaza and rebuild Chicago Street.

Developer wants an industrial zoning in an area near Louis Joliet mall for warehouse and possible assembly plant.

The Yorkville City Council approved a grant planning support contract with the Lakota Group for the Grainco Farm Supply Property in the heart of the downtown Hydraulic District.

An Illinois Appellate Court has ruled in favor of Love’s Travel Stops in a court fight now in its sixth year since Joliet approved a site for a new truck stop.

Joliet City square and Chicago Street redesign contract puts in motion downtown improvements that the city of Joliet has planned for years.

City official says a mutual agreement was reached with Joe Brooks.

The Joliet Plan Commission last week voted 6-0 in favor of the single-family housing plan that goes to the City Council for approval on July 16.