More than 200 new state laws go into effect on Jan. 1. We spotlight the substantial ones and point you to some of the more unusual pieces of legislation.
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The boards for Frankfort and Summit Hill school districts will set their 2011 levies after holding public hearings. Find out what you need to know before their meetings Monday and Wednesday.
The Illinois Tollway's I-PASS replenishment system suffered a computer glitch this morning. You may want to check your credit and debit account activity.
Plus: Mayor proclaims December Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, and nominations for Frankfort's Winter Holiday Decorations Awards are due next week.
Homeowners whose assessed value decreases or stays the same will pay less on the village portion of their property taxes.
William Burfeind says the Will County Board needs to work on economic development that keeps existing businesses and encourages new ones.
Ordinance would give Will County Governmental League the ability to negotiate lower electricity rates for communities if a referendum passes in March, report says.
Village Trustee Dick Trevarthan recently brought up his concerns about the dangers of Sauk Trail and Pfeiffer Road. Are there other traffic spots in Frankfort that worry you? Tell us.
Frankfort officials pass along an endorsement to the Village Board to reduce the property tax levy by about $83K.
Frankfort government officials met Friday with the bar's co-owner to discuss possible village ordinance and liquor license violations.
Using money from a $400,000 state grant, the village will create a new parking lot near Prairie Park and make improvements around Breidert Green.
The village is exploring the possibility of making improvements to the Green's stage if there are remaining funds from a $400,000 state grant.
Smokey Barque will take the place of Jenny's Steak House on Kansas Street. The Village Plan Commission recommended its request Thursday for a liquor license.
Frankfort officials have $400,000 thanks to a state grant, and they've laid out four projects. What do you think about those plans?
it's business as usual for village government and trash pickup. But there are no classes for local schools. Should everyone get the day off?
Blue Island Mayor Donald Peloquin enters the race to eventually square off against U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush, Sun-Times Media reports.
With four downtown improvement projects are under consideration, Frankfort officials will seek opinions from residents and downtown business owners before they decide how to use the grant.
The volunteer members of this four-year-old village committee work year round on revitalizing the downtown.
The indoor sports facility still needs approval from the Village Board for its new location on Laraway Road.
Internal streamlining and the increased popularity of e-books allowed the district to reduce its levy by about $82,000.
Officials agreed to pursue a referendum that would allow voters to decide if they wanted the village to negotiate electric rates for them.
Could the village team up with a county agency to negotiate cheaper electricity prices? It's a possibility, and Patch explains what that could entail.
The pizza chain plans to open its carryout and delivery restaurant in Frankfort Crossings shopping center in November.
Village Plan Commission recommends the special-use permits for the pizza chain and the Wild Rover tavern. Next step: village board approval.
Village officials come up with an economic, user-friendly way to pass along zoning information.
The increase is a good sign for the village's housing situation, but there's still room for improvement, mayor says.
A public forum Sept. 12 will help the district with a new survey on how to spend its resources.
The pizza chain is asking the village for a special-use permit for a carry-out location at Frankfort Crossings shopping center.
Frankfort Preservation Foundation praises officials for making improvements on three historical Kansas Street structures.
Ray Tuminello, elected in 2005 to the New Lenox Village Board, could potentially fill an open seat left by departing Will County Board member Laurie Smith (R-New Lenox).
Board also approves two business grants and the purchase of flashing school lights.
Hip and arthritis problems force Alpha to leave the Frankfort Police Department.
Details are still being worked out on the voting precinct map approved by the Will County Board last week, village clerk says.
Officials will be examining a proposal to join the Will County Governmental League to collectively bargain electricity prices for residents, mayor said.
The lowered speed limit will run through the construction zone between William Street in New Lenox and Harlem Avenue in Frankfort.
This is the second time this summer that health officials collected mosquitoes in the Southland that tested positive for the virus.
Making the payment ahead of schedule will save Frankfort about $200,000 in interest it would have been responsible for over the next three years.
No date has been set for when the new 35 mph speed limit will begin.
Personal injury attorney Ronald Rodgers could face incumbent James Glasgow in the March Democratic primary, Sun-Times Media reports.