Local Green Garden News
Green Garden’s Wildflower Farm Granted Second Extension for Rural Events Permit
Will County Board Regular Meeting | October 16, 2025 Article Summary: Bengston Land Management, LLC, operators of The Wildflower Farm in Green Garden Township, received a second 180-day extension from the Will County Board for its special use permit to host rural events and offer ancillary liquor service. The extension allows the owners more time to…
Read MoreRegional Office of Education Highlights School Safety, New Learning Programs in Update
Will County Board Regular Meeting | October 16, 2025 Article Summary: Will County Regional Superintendent Dr. Lisa Caparelli-Ruff updated the County Board on key initiatives, including the installation of shooter-resistant window laminate at all 21 county high schools and the expansion of alternative learning programs for at-risk students. The safety upgrades were funded by county cannabis…
Read MoreWill County Finance Committee Forwards 1.75% Compromise Property Tax Levy to Full Board
Will County Finance Committee Forwards 1.75% Compromise Property Tax Levy to Full Board Article Summary:The Will County Board’s Finance Committee on Tuesday, November 12, 2025, narrowly approved a series of property tax levies reflecting a 1.75% increase, breaking a weeks-long stalemate between factions advocating for 0% and 2% increases. The compromise package, which includes an…
Read MoreSpeed Limits Lowered in Green Garden and Frankfort Neighborhoods
Will County Board Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board adopted ordinances to establish new, lower speed limits in specific areas of Green Garden and Frankfort Townships. The changes follow engineering investigations determining that statutory speed limits were too high for these roadway conditions. Speed Zone Key Points: Stuenkel Road (Green Garden): A…
Read MoreJJC Receives Clean Audit, Reports $21.6 Million Increase in Net Position
Joliet Junior College Meeting | November 12, 2025 Article Summary:Joliet Junior College received a “clean unmodified audit opinion” for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, the highest level of assurance possible, and reported a $21.6 million increase in its overall net position, indicating strong financial health. FY25 Audit Key Points: The college received an…
Read MoreWill County Board Passes 0% Tax Levy, Creating “Unbalanced” Budget Crisis
Will County Board Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: In a contentious fiscal showdown, the Will County Board voted to keep the corporate property tax levy flat, rejecting a proposed inflationary increase despite having just passed a budget that relied on that revenue. The move forces the county to either cut operational costs significantly or…
Read MoreWill County Executive Committee Delays Vote on School Choice Referendum
Will County Board Executive Committee Meeting | November 13, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board’s Executive Committee on Thursday, November 13, 2025, postponed a decision on whether to place an advisory referendum on the March 2026 primary ballot regarding a federal school choice tax credit program, opting to continue the discussion next month. Educational Choice…
Read MoreWill County Saves $5.7 Million in Bond Refinancing, Maintains High Credit Ratings
Will County Finance Committee Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: A recent bond transaction successfully saved Will County over $5.7 million in future debt payments, while a presentation from the county’s financial advisor confirmed its strong financial position and high credit ratings. The refinancing deal involved a complex combination of refunding older bonds and buying…
Read MoreWill County Board Advances New Speed Limits in Green Garden and Frankfort Townships
Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board approved new speed limits for a section of Stuenkel Road in Green Garden Township and for multiple residential roads within the Lincoln Estates subdivision in Frankfort Township following traffic engineering studies. Altered Speed Zones Key Points: The speed…
Read MoreState Veto Session Passes Energy Bill Limiting County Zoning, Approves Toll Hike for Mass Transit
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Legislative Committee for November 4, 2025 Article Summary: A state lobbyist reported to Will County that the Illinois General Assembly passed a major energy bill during its fall veto session that further limits county authority over siting solar projects. Separately, a mass transit funding deal was approved, which will be…
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