Sycamore council considers cannabis, property zoning and $40,000 donation
Sycamore City Council considered proposed zoning changes, a cannabis dispensary request, a property rezoning and a $40,000 Chamber donation on Feb. 16.
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Elgin College’s $28.5 Million Manufacturing Center Set to Open
Elgin Community College plans to open its 150,000-square-foot Manufacturing and Technology Center in August, with a grand opening set for Sept. 24.
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Illinois says Dixon’s Project Rock active-transportation link is complete
The Illinois Department of Transportation reported that the final link in Dixon’s active-transportation network now connects the city’s south side with the riverfront, Dixon High School and nearby park-district recreation facilities.
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Gridley village board schedules Aug. 3 meeting at Village Hall
The Gridley Village Board is scheduled to meet Aug. 3, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Village Hall, with the village continuing work involving growth, services and infrastructure.
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Dolton posts 2026 financial-distress and board materials
Dolton’s official website lists a February financial-distress presentation and a July 6 Board of Trustees agenda while maintaining online financial and meeting records.
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Channahon offers residents up to two free replacement parkway trees after removals
Channahon residents can request up to two free parkway trees per property under a new first-come, first-served village program.
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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.
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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.