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Proposed downtown image changes stumble with Sandwich City Council
With Sandwich alderman Rich Robinson in charge as mayor pro tem, he used the committee of the whole meeting to bring up a discussion on speeding in downtown. All when the originator of the complaints was Sandwich Mayor Todd Latham, who was absent from the meeting. Latham wants to lower...
Kendall County Jail exceeds expectations, passes mandatory state inspection
The Kendall County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday its recent inspection of the Kendall County Jail has found the facility to be in compliance with state standards and requirements, according to a report filed by the Illinois Department of Corrections Office of Jail and Detention Standards (OJDS). As part of the...
Yorkville City Council hears concerns over proposed annexation
An attorney representing several homeowners says her clients need more time ahead of a proposed annexation and rezoning to manufacturing of about 138 acres of land off Eldamain Road and north of Corneils Road into Yorkville. Attorney Monica Shamass spoke during a public hearing on the annexation at Tuesday's Yorkville...
Paw Paw School Board prepares for school opening
PAW PAW – The Paw Paw School Board met in regular session on July 16. Document storage with the Xerox R. K. Dixon Square 9 program has been halted due to the company unexpectedly requiring the purchase of additional megabytes, which had not been specified in the original contract. The Board is looking into pricing from three other companies to continue with the storage of old school documents.
Plano City Council approves new four-year contract for police officers
The Plano City Council on Monday approved the contract discussed earlier this month with patrol officers and sergeants from the Plano Police Department. Mayor Mike Rennels is happy that as the previous contract ended, a new one was approved. The contract includes raises of 3.2 percent, followed by two years...
Aurora City Council approves $325,000 loan for planned West Side grocery store
Aurora will be giving a planned grocery store on the city’s West Side a forgivable loan of $325,000 after City Council members voted to approve the loan Tuesday night. The Rodriguez family owns two El Paso Grande Super Mercado locations in Aurora, both on the city’s East Side, but they have been trying to open a third store in the former Aldi location at 2134 W. Galena Blvd. City staff members ...
Village of Montgomery receives Gold Level Water Ambassador recognition from ISAWWA
The Village of Montgomery was awarded the Gold Level Water Ambassador Award in a ceremony held during the village board meeting Monday night. Members of the Illinois Section American Water Works Association (ISAWWA) presented the award to Village President Matt Brolley and Water Superintendent Jeremy Moss. ISAWWA Engagement Specialist Shaunna...
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