Police Body Cams Approved, Soft Recyclable Service: Local Gov. Briefs

ILLINOIS — Do you like to know what's going on in local government in the towns around you? Here's a look at five stories from Village Boards and local government organizations in the southwest and western suburbs.

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Lockport Approves Service For Soft Recyclable Collection

The service can be provided with no cost, and the City actually would receive minor revenue, according to council documents. Much like the At Your Door program, residents would call Simple Recycling to schedule pick-up at their door.

Romeoville Approves Purchase For Police Body Cameras

The Romeoville Village Board approved a purchase for body cameras for its police department at its Wednesday Village Board meeting. During the workshop portion of the meeting, Chief Ken Kroll said the department is buying its body cameras ahead of the 2025 state mandate deadline.

Homer Township Not Moving Forward With Purdy Property Sale

A day after the Homer Township Board approved the sale of Purdy Farm, the township has now ceased negotiations and terminated the proposed sale, according to a release from Township Supervisor Steve Balich.

Modern Look Downtown? No, Hinsdale Officials Say

Earlier this year, a Hinsdale business proposed a new facade design that village officials considered too modern-looking for downtown. So the village had Airoom go back to the drawing board for its building at 36 S. Washington St.

Only 1 Darien Tax Levy Hike In Quarter Century: Mayor

Darien officials noted Monday that the city has gone since 2011 without increasing its property tax levy. The tax levy has remained at $2.5 million in that time, with the city making up a tiny fraction of the property tax bill.