Local Frankfort News
Will 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 MoreFrankfort, Will County Partner on Wildlife Rabies Control
Will County Board Executive Committee Meeting | November 13, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board Executive Committee recommended approval of an intergovernmental agreement on Thursday, November 13, 2025, that allows Will County Animal Protection Services to assist the Village of Frankfort with wildlife rabies control. Frankfort Rabies Control Key Points: Agreement: Authorizes the county to provide…
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 MoreCommittee Approves Frankfort Township Gaming Bar on Split Vote
Will County Land Use & Development Committee Meeting | November 6, 2025 Article Summary: Despite an objection from Frankfort Township, a proposed video gaming bar on West St. Francis Road is moving forward after the Will County Land Use and Development Committee approved a special use permit in a narrow 3-2 vote. Frankfort Gaming Bar Key…
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…
Read MoreWill County Finance Committee Hits Impasse on 2025 Tax Levy, Postpones Budget Votes
Will County Finance Committee Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Finance Committee postponed votes on the 2025 tax levy and the 2026 budget after a contentious debate revealed a deadlock over a proposed 0% levy increase. Proponents of the freeze cited taxpayer relief, while opponents warned it would create a multi-million dollar…
Read MoreFederal Lobbyists Brief Will County on Government Shutdown, Warn of SNAP and TSA Disruptions
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Legislative Committee for November 4, 2025 Article Summary: Will County’s federal lobbyists reported that the ongoing government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, is creating uncertainty for SNAP benefits and could threaten TSA agent pay during the busy Thanksgiving travel season. A potential deal is reportedly forming in the…
Read MoreCommission Approves Mokena-Area Garage Variance Over Village’s Objection
Will County Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting | November 4, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a variance for a new garage in unincorporated Frankfort Township that is slightly larger than the county code allows, despite a formal letter of objection from the neighboring Village of Mokena. The homeowner stated the…
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