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As Goodwill Park nears full completion, Morris addresses criticism
Jul. 4—The City of Morris and JSD Professional Services addressed criticism over the design of Goodwill Park on Monday after Arthur Hornsby spoke at a previous City Council meeting and took out an ad in the Morris Herald-News asking for safety issues at the park to be corrected. JSD Professional Services addressed the criticism in a letter to residents of the City of Morris. "The new park was ...
Fireworks Tonight And Tomorrow Night
——— July 3rd, Independence Day with the Channahon Park District Staff at Ronald D. Lehman Community Park! Concert in the Park by Sundance 6-9:15 p.m. Fantastic Fireworks Show 9:15 p.m. ———— Plainfield Fireworks July 3 .The Plainfield Park District is partnering with the Village of Plainfield...
Long-Awaited City Square Approved by Joliet City Council
An area adjacent to the historic Joliet Rialto Square Theater will be getting a total makeover thanks to the approval of the Joliet City Council at Tuesday’s council meeting. The project known as City Square, has been in the works since the city completed the Downtown Joliet Plan in 2015 that identified the need to create a larger urban gathering space at this location.
Upon Further Review, IDOT Is Granting Limited Access From Route 53 To NorthPoint Facilities
WJOL reported last month that IDOT was going to grant NorthPoint permission for truck access to Route 53 at the Third Coast Intermodal park. Officials told WJOL that we were wrong, but just two weeks later we learned the story was correct. IDOT has given NorthPoint/Third Coast Intermodal limited access...
Frankfort, IL Fireworks Light Up 4th of July: Parking Restrictions Announced
Frankfort, IL – The Frankfort Police Department is encouraging residents to celebrate responsibly as the town prepares for its annual 4th of July fireworks display. The fireworks will begin at 9:15 PM at Main Park, located at 400 W. Nebraska St. According to the Frankfort Police Department, a map...
Naperville: No Overnight Parking Tickets During Holiday Weekend
Naperville, IL – The Naperville Police Department announced a temporary suspension of the city’s overnight parking ordinance for the Independence Day holiday. Residents can park on city streets overnight beginning Thursday night into Friday and continuing through Sunday night into Monday morning. According to the department, enforcement of the ordinance will resume at 2 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9. The decision aims to accommodate the influx of visitors and residents celebrating the Fourth of July.
Local parades start Naperville’s Fourth of July celebration
Naperville began this year’s Fourth of July celebration with several neighborhood parades, inviting neighbors and visitors to enjoy the simple The post Local parades start Naperville’s Fourth of July celebration appeared first on NCTV17.
The Fourth of July is extra special for Naperville WWII veteran John Prescott
“My hands were on fire, my legs were on fire, my feet were on fire, and blood was spurting out of my head,” said Naperville WWII Veteran John Prescott. “I thought, ‘uh oh, mom is really going to be mad at you guys,’ thinking I was going to die there.”
Aurora Contemplates Annexation of Future Solar Farm Site in Land-Use Standoff with Aldermen and Kane County
In a move that pits traditional land use against renewable energy progress, Aurora is pushing to annex a 40-acre site earmarked for a solar farm, conflicting with its comprehensive master plan for residential estate development. Despite a 10-1 protest vote from the Aurora aldermen and subsequent recommendations by the Kane County Zoning Board of Appeals and the board’s Development of a comprehensive to move forward with the solar project, the City is exploring legal avenues to enforce its vision for the area, a report by Chicago Tribune notes. Alderman John Laesch, the sole dissenting voice supporting the solar initiative, expressed his stance in defiance of his colleagues' majority decision, reflecting a rift within Aurora's City Council.
Lawsuit Against Aqua to be Resolved
A five-year-old lawsuit against Aqua Illinois has been resolved. Terms of the settlement have not been disclosed, but sources said Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow, and the Village of University Park have reached an agreement in court and are working to memorialize it into a consent judgment.
Aurora Ald. Emmanuel Llamas to resign from City Council to care for ailing father
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Aurora Ald. Emmanuel Llamas announced Tuesday that he is resigning from his Ward 1 seat to care for his ailing father."After much prayer and discussion with my family, I have decided to step down from my position as Ward 1 Alderman, effective August 1, 2024," Llamas said in a statement.Llamas, 32, was the youngest alderman ever elected to the Aurora City Council when he was elected to his first term in 2019.He is also his father's primary caretaker, and his father is battling stage 4 stomach cancer. Llamas also is a husband and father of two, and...
Century Walk: ‘Parade of the Century’
With the Fourth of July Independence Day this month, it might be time to reflect on something that we all seem to take for granted – our freedom. Century Walk has consistently paid tribute to our freedoms and the people who earned them and continue to serve to keep us free. Yearly there are parades, and should you attend one this year, you might want to go over to Century walk location #41 titled “Naperville Loves a Parade.”
Naperville Park District Celebrates National Park and Recreation Month
This July, National Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), recognizes the important role park districts have in their communities. The Naperville Park District’s mission “to provide recreation and park experiences that promote healthy lives, healthy minds and a healthy community” influences the services the agency provides. The Park District invites the community to celebrate parks and recreation this month and year-round.
Naperville Salute returns for its fourth year, bringing family-friendly fun
The Naperville Salute festival is returning to Rotary Hill this year, to bring some post Fourth of July fun. A hometown celebration honoring our nation’s military. This will be the fourth installment of the event, billed as a “family-friendly Independence Day Hometown Celebration,” with a special focus on honoring our nation’s military and their families. It takes place from July 5 through 7 at Rotary Hill in downtown Naperville.
West Side Park construction running on time
Jul. 5—Alderman Sarah Mettille updated the rest of the Morris City Council on West Side Park Monday night: The project is running well and running on time. Mettille said work on the ballfield is ongoing but the concrete is poured behind it, and the skate park is nearly finished beyond a few finishing touches. West Side park will feature an additional ball diamond, pickleball courts, new ...
Morris hosts meeting on housing rehab block grant 6 p.m. Tuesday
Jul. 4—The city of Morris has received $650,000 as part of the Community Development Block Grant for housing rehabilitation and will be hosting an informative meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Morris City Hall, 700 N. Division St. This money is given to the city to support either 10 or 11 home projects on the east side of Morris within the area bordered by Chapin Street tot he north, Price Street ...
District 203 adopts refreshed co-curricular code for fall
A third time was the charm for a Naperville School District 203 board policy that has been under review for The post District 203 adopts refreshed co-curricular code for fall appeared first on NCTV17.
Aurora City Agrees to Plant a Cell Tower in Lebanon Park
With a 9-2 vote of approval, the Aurora City Council aldermen agreed to allow AT&T (NYSE: T) to go ahead with a proposed 125-foot monopole. A conditional use permit was needed because current allowances would have limited the height to 100 feet. The Illinois city needs the cell tower, noted AT&T spokesperson Andrew Flowers, because the area suffers from spotty service and dropped calls. As the Beacon-News reports, the new tower will replace an existing tower located near the Lebanon Park baseball field.
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