Lawn-care season is upon us. Find out how you can tell if the business taking care of your yard is authorized to operate in the village.
A proposed ordinance could make purchasing and displaying a Frankfort vehicle sticker voluntary. If it's not required, will you still buy one?
The Land Use and Policy Committee recommended Monday to let the Will County Governmental League represent the village when it comes to electricity aggregation.
Frankfort Township Assessor Joe Kral will field readers' questions they have on property taxes and home values.
Frankfort Township Assessor Joe Kral talks about the inquiries he hears most often from homeowners about their property taxes. Plus, leave your own questions for Kral in the comments section.
Mayor Jim Holland and Village Administrator Jerry Ducay lay out the decisions ahead for village officials as they embark on negotiating lower energy rates for residents.
The reduction means homeowners will pay less next year on the village portion of their property taxes if their home value is the same or lower than the previous year.
The bill, which was sponsored by Sen. Maggie Crotty in memory of Julie Gorczynski, would mandate stiffer penalties for speeders in certain situations, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Don Peloquin may have taken in more votes in the suburbs--especially in Frankfort Township--during last week’s primary election, but that number didn’t come close to what Bobby Rush pulled within Chicago city limits.
Tinley Park Trustee Greg Hannon only captured two of 47 precincts in Tuesday's Democratic primary, which included outpolling Michael Hastings at Frankfort's Precinct 23.
Although a village referendum on aggregation passed Tuesday, Frankfort residents don't have to stick with the program that could lower electric bills. Tell us whether you'll let the village negotiate your rates or if you'll strike out on your own.
Confusion was the order of the day at some precincts as voters ended up at the wrong polling places after the county's decision to consolidate sites.
Despite informational meetings and videos by the village and county, some voters said they weren't aware of the referendum.
The favorable weather conditions this season have residents asking Frankfort officials when the massive road-widening project will be up and running again.
Updates and live chatter on Patch's Illinois Primary blog, with info on the presidential hopefuls and key Chicago-area contests.
Electricity aggregation passes in Frankfort but is shot down in Will County. Plus, the totals from the county and state races.
Frankfort Patch held a live online chat with Mayor Jim Holland on Monday, March 19, a day before residents go to the polls to vote on an electricity aggregation referendum. Read the transcript from the chat.
Frankfort Patch will be holding at live online chat with Mayor Jim Holland on Monday, the day before residents go to the polls to vote on an electricity aggregation referendum.
Hopefuls looking to nail down the Democrat or Republican slot for the U.S. House of Representatives weigh on the polarizing Affordable Health Care Act.
Proposed by board member Cory Singer (R-Frankfort), the resolution urges Gov. Pat Quinn to let the county control a possible third airport.
A minimum of 24 houses are affected by a water main break at Evergreen Drive and Nebraska resident, Frankfort officials report.
Republicans and Democrats vying for the a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives offered their thoughts on what government’s role could be in creating jobs – if any.
Hopefuls looking to unseat incumbent Bobby Rush – and Rush himself – share ideas such as reducing government size, reforming tax code and cracking down on fraud, among other plans.
The Village Board recently put a moratorium on approving new tobacco sales licenses in order to look at the process. But should officials put a cap on licenses in Frankfort?
The Village of Frankfort will hold its final public forum about aggregation at an informal open house Wednesday night at the village offices.
Frankfort residents can begin early voting Tuesday, Feb. 28, and township residents can begin today.
Illinois officials approached Mayor Jim Holland about joining a state program that would let the village collect unpaid fines from residents's state income tax returns. Find out why Holland isn't keen on the idea.
Frankfort officials recommend traffic be stopped on Sauk Trail, too. Now it's up to the Village Board to decide at a future meeting. Do you think it's a good idea?
Jeff Limp, a former Mokena Public Library board member, fills the vacant seat left after Kay MacNeil's resignation.
Residents wanting to participate in the March 20 election can register to vote by Tuesday, Feb. 20, at various locations in Frankfort.
Check our list of who has the day off before you run your errands. Plus, tell us who your favorite U.S. president is.
The Frankfort Departmental Operations Committee recommended Wednesday to the Village Board the creation of an electric car charging station as a way to promote the downtown.
Frankfort officials laid out four plans for the 33 acres of land at a recent public forum.
At the first of two forums Wednesday, members of the public heard what electrical aggregation would mean to them if a referendum on the program designed to lower power bills passes.
Jeff Arseneau of Frankfort, Shaun Murphy of Evergreen Park and Patrick E. Rea of Tinley Park were chosen to appear on the March 20 primary ballot.
The owners of Cardinal Liquors and Tobacco House will meet with the mayor after both shops were cited for selling tobacco to minors.
Frankfort officials will answer people's questions about the upcoming referendum that would give the village the ability to negotiate electric rates for residents.
The new measure, which was approved Monday, adds another layer of local regulation to the state's ban on the herbal supplement, which is also known as K2.
Will County Board President Jim Moustis took a hard stand Thursday, saying the county will fight to have control over a possible new airport in Peotone. Do you think that's a good idea?
The candidates have filed for the state and U.S. Congressional races. Find out who's running, who's dropped out and how redistricting has reshaped Frankfort.