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Will County Executive Proposes $791 Million Budget Focused on Stability Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Article Summary: Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant presented a balanced $791 million budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026 that aims…
Will County Leglislative Committee Opposes Federal Push for Heavier, Longer Trucks
ARTICLE SUMMARY: The Will County Board’s Legislative Committee unanimously passed a resolution opposing any federal legislation that would increase the size…
Mokena Overhauls Zoning Code to Streamline Rules for Sheds, Pools, and Patios
The Mokena Village Board has unanimously approved a significant overhaul of its zoning regulations for accessory structures, a move aimed…
Mokena Awards $472K Contract for Countryview Estates Storm Sewer Project
The Village of Mokena is moving forward with a major infrastructure project, awarding a contract worth over $472,000 to a…
Fiber Internet Provider Pavlov Media Details Plans to Expand into Mokena
Mokena residents may soon have another choice for high-speed internet service, as Champaign-based Pavlov Media has announced its intent to…
Mokena Celebrates Successful July 4th Events, Honors Parade Winners
A celebratory atmosphere filled the Mokena Village Board meeting on July 14, as officials and community leaders recounted the success…
Meeting Briefs: Mokena Village Board for July 14, 2025
The Mokena Village Board on July 14 approved a major overhaul of its zoning code, awarded a contract for a…
Mokena Enacts Local Grocery Tax to Avert $850,000 Revenue Loss
The Mokena Village Board has moved to preserve a crucial revenue stream, unanimously approving a new local grocery tax to…
Mokena Dissolves Two Committees to Streamline Development Process
In a bid to become more business-friendly, the Village of Mokena is dissolving two of its long-standing advisory committees to…
Mokena Police to Get New Axon In-Car Cameras in $176K Deal
The Mokena Police Department is set to receive a significant technology upgrade after the Village Board approved a five-year, $176,526…
Mokena Targets Invasive Callery Pear Trees for Removal
The Village of Mokena is taking proactive steps to improve its urban forest by removing dozens of invasive Callery Pear…
Meeting Briefs: Mokena Village Board for June 23, 2025
The Mokena Village Board took several major actions at its June 23 meeting, including approving a new local grocery tax…