Local Crete News
Will County Board Approves $2.7 Million Reserve Draw to Finalize 0% Tax Levy
Will County Board Meeting | December 4, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board unanimously voted to transfer approximately $2.78 million from cash reserves to balance the fiscal year 2026 budget. The move resolves a deficit created when the board previously voted to keep the property tax levy flat at 0% without reducing the corresponding…
Read MoreWill County Hikes Vehicle Impound Fees to $500
Will County Board Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: Drivers whose vehicles are seized by the Will County Sheriff’s Office for specific offenses will face a steeper financial penalty after the County Board approved a 43% increase in administrative towing fees. The fee, levied on top of towing and storage costs, is designed to offset…
Read MoreCrete “Group Care” Home Approved for Senior Living
Will County Board Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board unanimously approved a special use permit for a senior group care home in Crete Township. The facility is designed to offer a residential-style living environment for up to six seniors who require daily assistance but do not need a full nursing home.…
Read MoreCounty Takes Over “Central Will” Dial-A-Ride in Major Consolidation
Will County Board Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board approved an intergovernmental agreement to absorb the “Central Will” Dial-A-Ride system into the county-wide “Access Will County” network. The deal involves a five-year transition plan that will eventually shift all funding responsibilities from local townships to the County. Dial-A-Ride Consolidation Key Points:…
Read MoreBoard Denies Appeal for “Tiny Home” RV Living in Crete
Will County Board Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board voted 19-2 to uphold a denial of a temporary use permit for a recreational vehicle (RV) being used as a residence on vacant land in Crete Township. The decision creates a precedent that “tiny home” RVs cannot be used as primary dwellings…
Read MoreWill County Board Rejects Proposed Tax Hike, Approves 0% Levy Increase in Contentious Vote
Will County Board Regular Meeting | October 16, 2025 Article Summary: In a significant move providing relief to taxpayers, the Will County Board on Thursday, October 16, 2025, voted to approve a 0% increase to the annual property tax levy. The decision came after a contentious debate and narrowly defeated an initial proposal for a 2%…
Read MoreWill County Board Compromises on Mental Health Levy, Approves $10 Million After Debate
Will County Board Regular Meeting | October 16, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board on Thursday, October 16, 2025, approved a $10 million tax levy for the Community Mental Health Board, reaching a compromise after a debate over a proposed increase to $12 million. The final amount represents a $2 million increase over the previous…
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 MoreUnpermitted Log Cabin and Stage Prompt Rezoning in Beecher
Will County Board Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board approved a zoning map amendment and variances for a property in Beecher to bring existing unpermitted structures into compliance. The owners had constructed a log cabin and a stage on agricultural land without permits, triggering a code violation that required this zoning…
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