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Will County P&Z: Green Garden Township Variances Granted in Monee
Roy F. Erikson received unanimous approval for two variances for his property at 26409 S. 80th Avenue in Monee. The Will County Planning and Zonning Commission approved reducing the minimum side yard setback from 20 feet to 10 feet and the minimum lot frontage from 300 feet to 165 feet. The requests were unopposed by…
Read MoreWill County P&Z: Manhattan Township Rezoning Approved
The Will County Planning and Zonning Commission unanimously approved a map amendment for a vacant property on South Kankakee Street in Manhattan Township. The request, brought by James and Julie Wandersee, rezones the parcel from E-1 (Estate) to E-2 (Estate). The item was on the consent agenda and passed without discussion or public objection, representing…
Read MoreWill County P&Z: Green Garden Township Rezoning Approved Amid Concerns Over Lack of a Final Plan
Article Summary: The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved rezoning a large agricultural parcel in Green Garden Township for potential residential development, despite a township official expressing concern that the developer has not yet presented a concrete plan for the site. The developer’s agent stated he is taking a “market driven” approach and…
Read MoreZoning Commission Overrules Staff, Approves Greeen Garden Twp Variance for 3-Acre Agricultural Lot
Article Summary: The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a variance for a 3-acre lot in an agricultural zone, going against a staff recommendation to deny the request in favor of a more complex rezoning. The landowner sought the variance to build a pole barn while preserving the property’s A-1 zoning classification to honor…
Read MoreMeeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board Executive Committee for August 14, 2025
The Will County Board Executive Committee received a comprehensive update on the county’s expenditure of $134 million in federal ARPA pandemic relief funds, learning that 61% of the total has been spent with a deadline of December 2026 approaching. The committee also advanced an amendment to the Houbolt Road Toll Bridge agreement, a key step…
Read MoreExecutive Committee Details Spending of $134 Million in Pandemic Relief Funds
Article Summary: Will County has expended 61% of its $134 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, with significant investments made in infrastructure, health, and economic development. Officials reported that over $81.2 million has been spent, with the remaining balance to be fully allocated by the end of 2026. ARPA Program Key Points:…
Read MoreExecutive Committee Considers $12,000 Strategic Planning Initiative with University of St. Francis
Article Summary: The Will County Executive Committee is considering a proposal from the University of St. Francis to lead a six-month, $12,178 strategic planning process. The initiative is aimed at improving collaboration among board members, identifying shared goals, and increasing efficiency. Strategic Planning Proposal Key Points: The proposal from the university’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence…
Read MoreExecutive Committee Members Decry Roadside Litter, Call for Action Against Garbage Haulers
Article Summary: Will County Executive Committee members expressed frustration over what they described as a worsening problem of litter blowing from garbage trucks across the county. Members called for better enforcement against haulers and more robust cleanup efforts, particularly on roads near the county landfill. Roadside Litter Discussion Key Points: Members described seeing garbage, including…
Read MoreWill County Updates Solid Waste Ordinance, Increases Fines and Reporting to Landfill Committee
Article Summary: The Will County Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee advanced an updated solid waste ordinance that doubles the maximum fine for violations and requires the county auditor’s annual report to be shared with the Landfill Committee. The changes, which now head to the Executive Committee, also remove outdated provisions and align fee language with current…
Read MoreCiting Liability Concerns, Will County Committee Postpones Vote on Septic System Ordinance
Article Summary: The Will County Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee postponed a vote on updating its sewer and sewage disposal ordinance after a member raised significant concerns about the county’s liability for soil tests it performs for septic systems. The committee will invite officials from the Will County Health Department to its next meeting to explain…
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