Fulton schools selected for up to $400,000 annual after-school grant
Fulton Public Schools will use a 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant to launch the RISE program for eligible K-8 students in September 2026.
Illinois
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Naperville Council Seeks More Information on Beekeeping Rules
Naperville City Council reviewed proposed beekeeping rule changes, including a 15-foot hive setback, but has not taken final action.
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Freeport district cuts bus route for 62 students to save about $75,000
Freeport School District 145 plans to eliminate a bus route serving 62 Center and Blackhawk elementary students starting with the 2026-27 school year.
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Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara to Resign at End of August
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara will leave office at the end of August 2026 to become CEO of the Illinois Municipal League after serving since 2017.
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Momence advances $1.49 million Southside water-main project, with road work tied to the upgrade
Momence approved Kankakee Valley Construction Company’s $1,488,379 low bid for the Southside Water Main Crossing, contingent on Illinois EPA loan approval.
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Arthur school district advances summer construction and relocation plans for ALAH High School
Arthur CUSD 305 is preparing for summer 2026 moving, demolition and building activity tied to the ALAH High School project.
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Decatur awards $50,000 in grants to six local organizations
Decatur awarded a combined $50,000 to six local organizations, with grants supporting youth, arts, social-service and community groups.
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Geneva approves Chianti’s expansion and Clarence Solar project
The Geneva City Council approved Chianti’s text amendment and special use for a sit-down component, along with the Clarence Solar special-use project, on July 20.
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Effingham council advances data-center moratorium and major utility projects
Effingham City Council approved a temporary moratorium on data centers and moved forward with water-main, solar and annexation actions in June.
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Illinois 32 resurfacing through Sullivan remains on Moultrie County highway program
IDOT’s FY 2025-2030 program lists pavement rehabilitation and ADA improvements on two Illinois 32 segments near Sullivan.
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Willowbrook development proposals and possible $118 million school bond move toward August decisions
Willowbrook is approaching key decisions on redevelopment at 825 Midway Drive and a possible $118 million DuPage High School District 88 bond referendum.
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Bolingbrook Residents Push Back on $142.4M Water Rate Request
Bolingbrook residents and village officials are challenging Illinois American Water’s proposed $142.4 million rate increase before the Illinois Commerce Commission.
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Bears Stadium Plan Remains Unresolved After Illinois Session
Illinois lawmakers ended their spring session without a Bears stadium deal, leaving Arlington Heights and Hammond under continued evaluation.
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Roycemore School Will Not Open for 2026–27 Year
Roycemore School’s board announced July 15 that the 111-year-old Evanston private school will not open this fall, reversing a June rescue announcement.
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Construction Begins on North Central College Riverwalk Park
Construction is underway at 430 S. Washington St. for a planned park connecting the DuPage River, Washington Street and North Central College.
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Schaumburg approves $379.6 million budget for village projects
Schaumburg’s Village Board approved the FY2026-27 budget, which continues funding for a new Village Hall and police station using accumulated reserves.
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Kinmundy plans $1.5 million sewer grant application as council prepares kratom-ban vote
Kinmundy officials are preparing a $1.5 million application for sewage-lagoon improvements and a proposed ordinance banning kratom and 7-OH sales could come before the City Council in August.
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Bloomington City Council sets Aug. 10 meeting amid busy policy calendar
Bloomington’s City Council will meet Aug. 10 as planning, zoning, housing and other municipal boards move through a busy August schedule.
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Chicago Transit Safety Task Force Brings Agencies Together as Patrols Continue
A Cook County task force is coordinating CTA crime investigations with Chicago, county, federal and transit agencies as sheriff patrols operate.
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Pocahontas posts June 25 village board agenda as 2026 municipal cycle continues
The Village of Pocahontas’ official archive lists a June 25, 2026 agenda as the latest listed agenda in its 2026 records, giving residents a current public record of ongoing municipal business.
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Spring Valley Public Library awaits new façade as committee works on design
The Spring Valley Public Library is awaiting a new façade while a construction committee works with Bolton & Menk engineer Philip Bussey on the project’s design and color scheme.
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Waukegan schools prepare staffing changes before Aug. 17 start
Waukegan District 60 is preparing staffing recommendations while confirming a new food-service provider and registration help before the Aug. 17 school start.