Local Green Garden News
Will 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 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…
Read MoreWill County Moves to Repeal Obsolete 1972 Fire Hydrant Ordinance
Article Summary: An ordinance from 1972 regulating the placement and specifications of fire hydrants in Will County is set to be repealed after the Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee approved its removal from the county code. County officials explained that the authority for such regulations now rests with local fire districts, making the decades-old county ordinance…
Read MoreReport Finding Few Trucks Littering Sparks Debate on Cleanup Responsibility
Article Summary: A Will County report found that a very small percentage of waste-hauling trucks are the source of litter on roadways near the county landfill, sparking a debate among officials over who is ultimately responsible for cleaning up the area. While county staff detailed corrective actions taken with trucking companies, some board members insisted…
Read MoreGreen Garden Township Moves Forward with New Town Hall Plans, Awaits Grant Approval
ARTICLE SUMMARY: Green Garden Township is advancing with preliminary work for a new town hall, having met with architects and a civil engineer, while awaiting Will County’s final approval to transfer a $500,000 grant to the new project. Key Points: Township Supervisor Dean Christofilos reported that grant paperwork was submitted to Will County for approval…
Read MoreTownship Board Approves Budget Transfers to Fund Assessor’s Staff and Correct Rent Payment
ARTICLE SUMMARY: The Green Garden Township Board approved Resolution 2025-005, which reallocates a total of $25,200 within the town fund to provide necessary staffing funds for the assessor’s office and to correct a budgetary line item for office rent. Key Points: The board transferred $12,600 from the “Town Hall Improvements” line item to the assessor’s “Staff”…
Read MoreCounty Rep Cites Solar Lawsuits, Grant Shortfalls as Key Issues Facing Will County
ARTICLE SUMMARY: Will County Board member Sherry Newquist reported that the county is navigating lawsuits related to solar farm approvals and anticipating budget challenges from the loss of federal grant money. Key Points: Newquist stated the county is involved in litigation over solar farm siting, which has created uncertainty for board members on how to vote…
Read MoreAssessor’s Office Hires Staff to Handle Workload After 6% Multiplier Hits Property Owners
ARTICLE SUMMARY: Following the application of a 6% property assessment multiplier across Green Garden Township, the assessor’s office has hired a new staff member to help manage the increased workload and resident inquiries. Key Points: Assessor Jane Bushong introduced new staff member Helen Selzer, a Certified Illinois Assessing Officer, to help address resident questions and appeals.…
Read MoreTownship Appoints Temporary FOIA Officer During Trustee’s Leave of Absence
ARTICLE SUMMARY: The Green Garden Township Board appointed resident Belinda Olszewski as a temporary, non-paid Administrative Assistant and FOIA Officer to fill the roles while Trustee Sarah Boxer is on a medical leave of absence. Key Points: Trustee Sarah Boxer, the township’s previous Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer, is on a temporary leave of absence…
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