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Frankfort Man Arrested in Gas Station Robbery Found Hiding in McDonald’s Restroom
Article Summary: Sufyan Farhan, 27, was arrested on December 21 following an armed robbery at a Frankfort Circle K. Deputies located the suspect hiding in a nearby McDonald’s restroom after a relative tipped off law enforcement. Frankfort Robbery Key Points: The Heist: A masked suspect brandished a knife and demanded cash at the Circle K on…
Read MoreNew Lenox Homeowner Granted Variance for 4,000-Square-Foot Accessory Space
Will County Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting | December 16, 2025 Article Summary: A New Lenox homeowner received approval to build a large pole barn that exceeds the county’s size limits for accessory structures by more than double. The Planning and Zoning Commission granted the variance after the applicant presented a petition of support from all…
Read MoreCounty Expands Paratransit Services, Board Members Question Long-Term Funding
Will County Board Meeting | December 18, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board approved an intergovernmental agreement with Pace to expand paratransit services county-wide for seniors and residents with disabilities. While the measure passed unanimously, some board members expressed concerns regarding the sustainability of grant-based funding. Paratransit Agreement Key Points: Service Expansion: The agreement expands…
Read MorePZC Approves Homer Township Landscape Business Despite Neighbor Concerns; Adds Berm Condition
Will County Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting | December 16, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a special use permit for a new landscape business on Cedar Road in Homer Township, adding a specific requirement for a berm to shield a neighboring home. The commission rejected stricter design standards requested by…
Read MoreLiquor License Amendments Approved for Frankfort, Joliet, and Lockport Businesses
Will County Board Executive Committee Meeting | December 11, 2025 Article Summary: The Executive Committee approved amendments to the County’s Liquor Control Ordinance to increase the number of available licenses, facilitating operations for specific businesses in Frankfort, Joliet, and Lockport. Liquor License Key Points: Frankfort: A Class D license was approved for Kismet Restaurant LLC, located…
Read MoreWill County Executive Committee Rejects School Choice Advisory Referendum
Will County Board Executive Committee Meeting | December 11, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board Executive Committee voted against advancing a resolution that would have placed an advisory referendum regarding the “Educational Choice for Children Act” on the March 2026 primary ballot. Proponents argued the measure would give voters a voice on federal scholarship…
Read MoreWill County Board Members Question Fairness of New Transit Tax Structure
Will County Committee of the Whole Meeting | December 2025 Article Summary: Will County Board members expressed concerns regarding the funding mechanisms and governance structure of the incoming Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA). Members questioned the diversion of gas tax revenue from road maintenance and argued that Will County lacks sufficient representation on the new…
Read MoreRegional Transit Agencies Tout New State Funding, Prepare for Shift to ‘NITA’
Will County Committee of the Whole Meeting | December 2025 Article Summary: Regional transit leaders presented their 2026 budgets to the Will County Board, highlighting that the recent passage of Senate Bill 2111 has averted a “fiscal cliff.” The legislation provides over $1 billion in new funding but also triggers a massive restructuring of the…
Read MoreNew Lenox Used Car Dealership Approved by Land Use & Development Committee
Will County Land Use & Development Committee Meeting | December 2025 Article Summary: A special use permit for a used car dealership on Ford Drive in New Lenox Township was approved after the applicant agreed to specific paving requirements. The committee adopted conditions requested by the Village of New Lenox to ensure proper surfacing for…
Read MoreLand Use Committee: Monee Solar Projects Granted Extensions; Battery Storage Plans Dropped
Will County Land Use & Development Committee Meeting | December 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Land Use and Development Committee granted time extensions for two separate solar farm projects in Monee Township. During the review, it was revealed that the developer has removed the battery energy storage systems (BESS) from both applications, and Board…
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