Frankfort Township
Frankfort Township Approves Employee Raises, Details Major Infrastructure and Service Projects
Frankfort Township employees will receive a 2.5% cost-of-living pay increase after the Board of Trustees unanimously approved the adjustment at its Monday, May 19 meeting. The move came as Supervisor Nick George detailed a slate of significant ongoing projects, including the continuous remodeling of senior housing units, upgrades to township facilities, and plans to solicit…
Read MoreNew High-End Bar ‘Ace & Vine’ Gets Green Light from Township Board
A new bar focused on high-end liquor and an extensive wine collection is one step closer to opening in Frankfort Township after the Board of Trustees voted to recommend a special use permit for its liquor license. During its May 19 meeting, the board heard a proposal from agent Erin Gallagher on behalf of Ace…
Read MoreGolf Carts Not Permitted on Township Roads, Supervisor Clarifies
Residents hoping to drive golf carts on roads in unincorporated Frankfort Township are out of luck, as the practice is illegal under state law, Supervisor Nick George clarified at the township’s May 19 board meeting. The issue was raised during public comments by Frankfort Square resident Greg Grant, who asked the board about the process…
Read MoreMeeting Briefs: Frankfort Township Board for May 19, 2025
The Frankfort Township Board approved a 2.5% cost-of-living raise for its employees and discussed several major projects at its meeting on Monday, May 19. Supervisor Nick George announced that the township is continuing to remodel its Autumn Valley Senior Housing units, upgrading its maintenance garage, and preparing to seek bids for a new food pantry.…
Read MoreFrankfort Township Board Unanimously Opposes Government Consolidation
The Frankfort Township Board on Monday took a firm stance against a perennial issue in Illinois politics, unanimously passing a resolution to formally oppose any legislative efforts to consolidate or eliminate township governments. The vote, which occurred during the board’s regular monthly meeting on April 14, 2025, positions Frankfort Township alongside other local governments that…
Read MoreFrankfort Township Upgrading Senior Apartments Amidst High Demand
Frankfort Township is moving forward with significant upgrades to its senior apartments to meet modern standards, Supervisor Nick George announced at Monday’s board meeting. The improvements come as the township faces a waiting list of 100 people for the housing units, underscoring a strong community need. George reported that the township is systematically renovating the…
Read MoreOutdoor Bar Expansion Gets Green Light from Frankfort Township
The Frankfort Township Board has approved a special use permit that will allow a bar in an unincorporated area to expand its service outdoors. The unanimous decision was made during the board’s April 14 meeting regarding a property located at 8148 Dorstep Lane in Orland Park, which is owned by the Konstantinos Dendrinos LVG Trust.…
Read MoreMeeting Briefs: Frankfort Township Board for April 14, 2025
The Frankfort Township Board of Trustees met on Monday, April 14, 2025, to address zoning matters and new business. The board took a firm stance against government consolidation, unanimously passing a resolution to formally oppose any efforts to eliminate or combine township structures. This action places the township officially on record regarding the ongoing statewide…
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