Succasunna watches DHS reassess Roxbury warehouse conversion
Succasunna residents are watching an unresolved DHS review of a possible Roxbury warehouse conversion, with no federal decision or timeline yet.
Illinois
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IL 78 resurfacing brings daytime lane closures through Farmington toward Canton
Farmington drivers should expect daytime lane closures on IL 78 toward Canton as a 7.63-mile resurfacing and cold-in-place recycling project continues through late September.
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Kankakee I-57 interchange appears in IDOT review documents, not July 31 bid
IDOT included Kankakee’s East Court Street interchange project in July 31 materials for review, but the contract is not open for bids in that letting.
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Aurora Gas Prices Span 31 Cents at Checked Stations
Aurora station listings show regular gas ranging from $4.189 to $4.499 and diesel from $5.489 to $5.499, while Illinois averages remain above national levels.
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Marion adopts 2021 codes, removes sprinkler requirement for many new homes
Marion approved Ordinance 4121 on July 13. New 2021 building and fire codes take effect Sept. 1, while city sprinkler requirements are removed for many new homes.
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Hoffman Estates Residents Can Comment on CDBG Plan Through Aug. 3
Hoffman Estates, IL, residents can comment through August 3 on a draft federal CDBG plan covering home repairs, infrastructure and services.
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Savannah region watches proposed Effingham OpenAI data center
A proposed OpenAI data center near Savannah would bring major power demand, tax incentives and infrastructure questions, while key reviews remain ahead.
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Illinois 59 Resurfacing Brings Lane Closures in Naperville, Aurora
Intermittent daytime lane closures are underway on Illinois 59 in Naperville and Aurora as IDOT patches and resurfaces the route through November.
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Tinley Park Storm Cleanup Continues After July 27 Damage, Outages and Village Hall Closure
Tinley Park storm cleanup continued Tuesday after July 27 damage and outages, with residents urged to report debris and avoid downed power lines.
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Touhy Avenue work near Mount Prospect Road enters 2026 phase
A planned Touhy bypass, Mount Prospect Road closure and I-294 lane restrictions will reshape travel near Mount Prospect as work continues into 2027.
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Oak Lawn Residents Asked to Delay Some Water Use After July 27 Storms
MWRD asked Oak Lawn residents to delay showers, laundry and dishwashing after July 27 storms while the regional sewer and reservoir system managed excess water.
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Eligible Peoria groups must train before 2027 CDBG applications
Peoria organizations can apply for 2027 CDBG public-service funding, but eligible groups must attend training before the August 20 deadline.
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Chicago Public Schools’ $732.5M Gap Puts Layoffs and Furloughs in Play
Chicago Public Schools is weighing a $9.88 billion budget built around cuts, assumed city TIF revenue, five possible furlough days and a spending freeze.
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Cicero lifts boil order, but affected residents must flush fixtures
Cicero lifted a localized boil order July 18 after repairs and testing, but residents in the affected area were told to flush fixtures and appliances.
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Pleasant Hill Road work delayed as Carbondale, SIU prepare for fall traffic
Pleasant Hill Road reconstruction in Carbondale has been pushed back several weeks, but the project is still expected to overlap with SIU’s fall semester.
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Aurora says more than 10% of tested water samples exceeded lead level
Aurora says more than 10% of 100 household tap-water samples exceeded the EPA lead action level, prompting continued testing and replacement planning.
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Chicago Lead Pipe Costs Face Scrutiny as Funding and Law Arrive
Chicago’s lead-line replacements cost far more than nearby suburbs, while a new Illinois law and public funding could affect access, pace and accountability.
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States Sue Over FEMA Grant Conditions Tied to Elections and Immigration
A multistate coalition sued in Rhode Island over FEMA and DHS grant conditions linking emergency funding to election rules, immigration enforcement and agency priorities.
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Chicago Fire stadium TIF package draws West Loop backlash over $287M
Chicago approved about $424.9 million in TIF-backed public infrastructure for The 78, while West Loop officials question a planned transfer of up to $287 million.
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Sullivan’s New Well Won’t End Water Restrictions Yet
Sullivan’s new municipal well may improve long-term water resilience, but testing, water-quality review and operating approval still lie ahead.
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Rochelle hospital’s $48.6 million plan heads to September review
Rochelle Community Hospital’s proposed $48.6 million modernization remains pending after Illinois staff questioned utilization data and project costs.
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Dolton Residents Could Qualify for Cook County Storm Aid
Dolton households affected by 2025 storms could seek up to $2,000 from Cook County, but applications and final eligibility rules are not yet available.