Local Frankfort News
Health Department Seeks $1 Million Levy Increase to Prevent “Weakened System”
Article Summary: The Will County Health Department is asking for a $1 million increase to its property tax levy to save 11 critical jobs that are at risk as post-pandemic federal grants expire. Officials warned that without the funding, core programs for maternal health, immunizations, and communicable disease control will be severely curtailed, returning the…
Read MoreWill County Public Works Committee Approves Over $1.1 Million in New Agreements for 80th Avenue Project
ARTICLE SUMMARY: The Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee authorized two agreements totaling over $1.1 million for the ongoing reconstruction and widening of 80th Avenue between 191st and 183rd Streets. Key Points: A $1,062,982 supplemental agreement with Alfred Benesch and Company covers additional construction engineering services due to utility-related delays. A separate agreement authorizes reimbursement…
Read MoreMultiple Agencies Rescue Person in Mental Health Crisis from Frankfort Pond
A person experiencing a mental health crisis was safely rescued from a pond near 80th Avenue in Lakeview Estates on Wednesday after a coordinated response by multiple emergency agencies. Frankfort Police responded to the initial call and worked alongside the Frankfort Fire Department, Mokena Fire Department, Manhattan Fire Department, Will County Sheriff’s Department and Trinity…
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