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Green Garden Township Poised for First Major Subdivision in Years After Rezoning
The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended a rezoning that could pave the way for the first major residential subdivision in Green Garden Township in nearly two decades. On Tuesday, the commission unanimously supported a request from agent Gregory Clarke of J. Clarke Co. Inc. to rezone an 81-acre vacant property on South…
Read MoreCounty RNG Facility Shows Strong Performance Despite Solar Challenges
Will County’s Renewable Natural Gas facility is exceeding production targets while officials explore options to reduce substantial electricity costs that currently impact profitability. Project manager Greg Komperda told Finance Committee members July 1 that the facility has operated at 94-95% capacity for three consecutive months, representing full operational capacity. Production has consistently exceeded both targets…
Read MorePZC Briefs: Solar Farm in Crete, Post-Fire Permit for Troy Business, and More
The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission handled several other cases during its July 1 meeting, including a new solar farm, a temporary permit for a fire-damaged business, and routine residential variances. Crete Township solar farm gets green lightThe commission recommended a special use permit for a 3.5-megawatt commercial solar facility on a 21-acre property…
Read MoreIn Brief: Capital & IT News
Here are other highlights from the Will County Capital Improvements & IT Committee meeting on Tuesday. Successful Fire Drill at County BuildingThe Will County Office Building held its first full fire drill under the current facilities director, resulting in a safe and orderly evacuation in 3 minutes and 40 seconds, well under the five-minute target…
Read MoreWill County Finance Committee July 1 Meeting Briefs
Bond Refinancing Advances: Finance Committee approved an ordinance authorizing up to $200.8 million in bond refinancing that could save taxpayers more than $716,000. The measure moves to the full County Board for July 17 consideration. Budget Performance Update: County corporate fund shows $58.3 million in revenue through May, representing 21.3% of annual budget, while expenses…
Read MoreWill County Public Works Committee Juliy 1 Meeting Briefs
ROAD CONTRACTS APPROVED Austin Tyler Construction Contract: The committee approved a $691,544 contract with Austin Tyler Construction for resurfacing River Road from East Frontage Road to Prairie Creek Bridge and Strip Mine Road from IL Route 129 to IL Route 53. Work begins in August with completion expected by October. Washington Township Resurfacing: Iroquois Paving…
Read MoreWill County Board Halts Transportation Plan After Contentious 143rd Street Debate
The Will County Board voted Wednesday to send its five-year, multi-million dollar transportation improvement plan back to committee, effectively pausing all projects after a lengthy and heated debate over the planned expansion of 143rd Street in the Homer Glen area. The decision came after a motion to refer the entire Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for…
Read MoreWill County Board Upholds Zoning Denials, Rejecting Developer Appeals
The Will County Board on Wednesday backed its Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC), denying two separate appeals from property owners who sought to overturn the commission’s recommendations against their projects. Both appeals failed to secure the 17-vote supermajority required by county ordinance to override a PZC decision. The first case involved a request by Hernando…
Read MoreSplit Vote Halts Monee Truck Terminal Project
A proposed truck terminal on vacant land at West Monee-Manhattan Road in Monee Township was stopped in its tracks Wednesday after the Will County Board delivered a split decision on the project. While the board voted 11-9 to approve a map amendment that rezoned the property from agricultural and residential (A-1/R-2) to industrial (I-2), it…
Read MoreFuture Quarry Fight Looms as Board Approves ‘Tequila Barrel’ Retreat
While the Will County Board greenlit a unique tourist destination featuring overnight stays in repurposed tequila barrels, it also received formal notice of a coming fight to shut down a controversial quarry in Bolingbrook. During Wednesday’s meeting, Board Member Destinee Ortiz gave official notice that she will introduce a motion in July to rescind the…
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