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Will County Land Use and Development Briefs: Minor Subdivision, Extension Approved, Tiny Homes Advocate Returns
Committee Approves Minor Subdivision to Correct Illegal Land Division: The Land Use and Development Committee unanimously approved a minor subdivision plat for the Crown Holm Family Trust in Lockport Township, correcting an illegal land division performed by a previous owner about five years ago. Current owner Robert Crown discovered the issue when applying for a…
Read MoreWill County Considers Relaxing Size Restrictions on Accessory Dwelling Units
JOLIET — Will County officials are considering revisions to zoning regulations that would allow larger accessory dwelling units (ADUs), potentially expanding housing options in the county while addressing concerns about current size limitations. During Thursday’s Land Use and Development Committee meeting, staff presented proposed changes to ADU regulations that would modify the current requirement that…
Read MoreResident Urges County to Restrict Residential Motocross Tracks After Neighborhood Dispute
JOLIET — A Will County resident appeared before the Land Use and Development Committee Thursday urging officials to modify zoning codes to prohibit motocross tracks in residential neighborhoods, citing an ongoing dispute with neighbors who constructed a track spanning four properties. Michael Richter, accompanied by his wife Kristen, told committee members that neighbors in the…
Read MoreCommittee Approves Truck Terminal Special Use Permit After Safety Modifications
JOLIET — The Will County Land Use and Development Committee voted Thursday to approve a special use permit for a truck terminal in New Lenox Township, after the applicant made modifications to address traffic safety concerns that had previously led to a denial recommendation. The committee voted 5-1 to approve the special use permit for…
Read MoreCounty Committee Approves Two Solar Energy Projects Despite Farmland Concerns
JOLIET — The Will County Land Use and Development Committee approved two commercial solar energy projects Thursday, advancing the proposals to the full county board for final consideration despite concerns about the loss of agricultural land. In a 5-1 vote, the committee approved Jacob O Farms LLC’s request for a special use permit for a…
Read MoreWill County Approves Vision Zero Initiative to Reduce Traffic Fatalities
Will County has officially adopted Vision Zero, a data-driven safety initiative aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities throughout the county. The Public Works and Transportation Committee unanimously approved the resolution, which recognizes that Will County has a higher fatality rate compared to other areas in Northeastern Illinois, according to data from the county’s safety action plan.…
Read MoreCounty’s First Roundabout Planned for Exchange Street and Beecher Road Intersection
Will County’s first roundabout is advancing to the final public meeting phase, with construction tentatively scheduled for 2027. County Engineer Jeff Ronaldson announced that the Department of Transportation will hold its final public meeting for the Exchange Street and Beecher Road intersection project in the Crete area. Materials will be available on the county website…
Read MoreCounty Accepts $377,000 Developer Donation for Romeo Road Improvements
The Will County Public Works and Transportation Committee has accepted a $377,000 donation from a developer to fund roadway improvements at the southeast corner of Romeo Road and Weber Road in Romeoville. Permit Manager Kyle Catalano explained that the funds are associated with the proposed Monarch Grove development in the village of Romeoville. The donation…
Read MoreContracts Awarded for LED Signal Upgrades and Guardrail Maintenance
The Will County Public Works and Transportation Committee has approved contracts for two significant infrastructure maintenance projects: LED traffic signal upgrades and guardrail maintenance across the county. A contract for $296,188 was awarded to H&H Electric Company for countywide LED signal module replacement. This project involves upgrading aging LED traffic signal lights that have reached…
Read MoreBRIEFS: Will County Public Works Projects
County Line Road Resurfacing Contract Awarded: The committee approved a $767,249 contract to Iroquois Paving Corporation for resurfacing County Highway 58 (County Line Road) from N5000 East Road east to State Line Road in County Board District 2. Shanahan Road Resurfacing Approved: A $372,117 contract was awarded to PT Ferro Construction Company for resurfacing various…
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