Frankfort Township Democrats To Host Candidate Meet and Greet Sunday

Attendees will have the opportunity for a meet and greet with Illinois' 1st Congressional District Democratic nominee Jonathan Jackson.

Nominating Petitions For Frankfort Village Trustee Available

There are three Frankfort Village Board of Trustee seats up for the April 4, 2023 election.

Frankfort Park District To Ask Voters For Park Preservation Funding

The additional funding would come in the form of a tax rate increase on property taxes, if voters decide to approve the referendum.

State Sen. Hastings Resigns From Leadership Role

The move comes after Hastings filed a lawsuit seeking information on a leaked police report that accuses him of domestic violence.

State Sen. Michael Hastings Sues Frankfort Over Police Report Leak

Hastings claims the report contains "defamatory statements​" and "false claims" of domestic violence made by his estranged wife, Kathleen.

Village Board OKs Deal To Sell Off Water Services In Part Of Frankfort

The $1.4M deal would give control of water and wastewater systems and services from the Village of Frankfort to Aqua Illinois, Inc.

Frankfort Mayor's Taste of Frankfort Fundraiser Set To Return Sept. 20

The popular event is back for a second year under Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle.

Village Of Frankfort Welcomes New Police Officer

Frankfort police officer Steven Smock was sworn in during Monday's Frankfort Village Board of Trustees meeting.

UPDATED: Frankfort Township Democrats To Host Candidate Forum

The forum will include candidates seeking a range of offices in the June 28 primary election.

Roads, Development Among Big Investments In Frankfort Budget

The fiscal year 2022-2023 budget includes $7M for street resurfacing and $3.9M for construction of the Pfeiffer Road extension.

Village To Review Proposals For Sale Of Downtown Frankfort Property

The Village Committee of the Whole will review the proposals, which range from an art center to a dental practice, at its Wednesday meeting.

Pierogi’s, Stogies, and Polka’s Fundraiser Scheduled For Thursday

Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle's political fundraiser will feature live polka music, a Polish buffet, dancing and a cash bar at CD&ME.

Will County Illinois: Will County To Spotlight Employment Opportunities At Career Fair

See the latest announcement from the Will County Illinois.

Will County Illinois: Water Bill Relief Fair To Be Held In University Park

See the latest announcement from the Will County Illinois.

Outdoor Café Leases OK'd For 3 Downtown Frankfort Restaurants

Fat Rosie's Taco & Tequila Bar, Francesca's Fortunato and Trails Edge Brewing Company will be able to use sidewalks for outdoor dining.

State May Soon Lease Or Purchase L-Way North For Police Training

State Sen. Michael Hastings said he is asking for $122.5M in State funding for the shuttered Lincoln-Way school.

Frankfort Residents May Be Due A HUD Refund

More than 30,000 Chicago-area residents, including Frankfort residents, may be owed money from HUD. Find out if you’re on the list.

26 Village Of Frankfort Employees Make Over $150K In FY 2021-22

Frankfort Police Department personnel account for 21 of the 26 on the list. Five employees from across all departments made over $200K.

Lifesaving Awards Presented To Good Samaritan, Police Officers

The awards were handed out at Tuesday's Village Board of Trustees meeting. Recipients helped save the lives of two people in Frankfort.

Frankfort-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Figures

The Will County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Will County Illinois: Will County Eviction-Diversion Pilot Project To Be Fully Implemented

The program, officially titled the Court-Based Housing Stabilization Program, was created to offer tenants facing eviction court one fin ...

No Proof-Of-Vaccination Mandate For Frankfort Businesses: Mayor

Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle made his comments during Monday's Village Board of Trustees meeting.

Village Amends Rules For Street Parking During Snowfall

Residents must now refrain from street parking after a snowfall until after Village workers clear the area, regardless of what time that is.

'Win-Win': Borg Warner Property Rezoning Comes To Conclusion

The Frankfort Village Board of Trustees at its Monday meeting voted to rezone the property to residential after months of delays.

Frankfort-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Will County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Borg Warner Rezoning Issue Tabled Again

The Village and Borg Warner are still negotiating details to rezone the property from limited industrial to residential.

Frankfort-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Will County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Borg Warner Property Rezoning Vote Pushed Back Again

The Frankfort Village Board of Trustees voted at its Monday meeting to table the vote to allow more time for negotiations.

Borg Warner Property Rezoning Up For Village Board Vote Monday

The Board of Trustees could decide to keep the property as light industrial or rezone it to allow for residential development.

'This Is A Bad Day For Frankfort': Mayor Speaks On Will Co. Map

The Will County Board voted Tuesday to approve a new 11-District map, cutting the number of Districts down from 13.

USPS Mail Delivery Slowdown Hits Frankfort Residents

Some Frankfort residents are already feeling the effects on new U.S. Postal Service policies that started Oct. 1.

Frankfort-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Will County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

Trick-Or-Treating Hours Set By Village Board

The Frankfort Village Board of Trustees at its Monday meeting also approved a special use permit for a new business in town.

Rental Arrears On Rise In Will County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Will County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Frankfort Sets Limits On Vacation Rental Properties

The ordinance establishes maximum number of guests, duration of stays and set license fees and fines for violations, among other changes.

Will County Illinois: 10th Anniversary Hero Helps Community Summit

Event will begin at 7:30 a.m. with a Resource Fair featuring vendors from healthcare, treatment, recovery and other related organizations.

Village Expected To Vote On Vacation Rental Property Amendment

The Village of Frankfort Board of Trustees is scheduled to take up the issue at its Monday meeting.

Frankfort-Area Unemployment Rate Decreased In July: Feds

The Will County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

Frankfort Police Welcome Two Newest Members

The officers were sworn in Tuesday during the Village of Frankfort Board of Trustees meeting.

How SNAP Boost Will Help Fight Hunger In Frankfort

The Biden administration this month gave the green light to the largest increase in food assistance benefits in the program’s history.