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Main Park Playground Nominated for National “Playground of the Year”
Mokena Community Park District Board Meeting | October 2025 Article Summary: Executive Director Greg Vitale announced that the newly renovated…
Ogalla Blasts New State Solar Legislation
Will County Land Use & Development Committee Meeting | December 2025 Article Summary: During a discussion on zoning matters, Will…
Metra Announces No Fare Hikes; Highlights Bridge Projects in Joliet and Mokena
Will County Committee of the Whole Meeting | December 2025 Article Summary: Metra officials presented a balanced 2026 budget to…
Public Works Committee: Will County Consolidates Paratransit Services Amid Funding Debates
Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting | December 2, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board’s Public Works Committee advanced…
Park Board Pivots to Van Purchase Following Bus Price Increases
Mokena Community Park District Board Meeting | October 2025 Article Summary: Facing high costs for a new bus, the Park…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Mokena Community Public Library District Board for October 28, 2025
Mokena Community Public Library District Board Meeting | October 28, 2025 The Mokena Community Public Library District Board met on…
Par District Explores Expanded Fireworks Show for USA’s 250th Anniversary
Mokena Community Park District Board Meeting | October 2025 Article Summary: Park commissioners reviewed a proposal to significantly enhance the…
Library Board Rejects Costly Software and Donation Box Proposal
Mokena Community Public Library District Board Meeting | October 28, 2025 Article Summary: Mokena Library Trustees made several operational decisions…
Tensions Flare as Board Members Clash Over Budget Process and Protocol
Will County Board Meeting | December 4, 2025 Article Summary: A special meeting intended to fix a budget error turned…
Will County Board Approves $2.7 Million Reserve Draw to Finalize 0% Tax Levy
Will County Board Meeting | December 4, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board unanimously voted to transfer approximately $2.78…
Park Board Advances Tax Levy Plan and Sets Public Hearing for November
Mokena Community Park District Board Meeting | October 2025 Article Summary: The Mokena Community Park District Board of Commissioners approved…
Mokena Library Board Approves Tax Levy Determination with 1.76% Increase
Mokena Community Public Library District Board Meeting | October 28, 2025 Article Summary: The Mokena Community Public Library District Board…