After years of seeking a right turn lane at Gougar Road and Route 30, the county plans to construct one next year in hopes of reducing the existing safety hazard.
New Lenox plans to levy about $50,000 more in taxes this year, which would mean about $10 more for the average homeowner. But the Village Board reminded residents that they'll get half their property taxes back.
The county board shot down a tax increase last week and could now vote on the $170.4 million budget on Nov. 17. The board's version of the budget would reduce taxes about $15.
New Lenox held its annual Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 with members from the local VFW and American Legion posts. Share your photos with us.
From the number of total veterans, to a brief history of the holiday itself, the U.S Census Bureau provides a data-driven look at Veterans Day.
Ongoing concerns over hazardous materials carried on the EJ&E train line were reignited last week when a Canadian National freight train derailed last week in the northwest suburbs.
Part of the increased revenue from sales and utility taxes will go toward annual side street repairs. After approving the tax increases last month, the village is looking to find the "worst of the worst" roads in town.
New Lenox was required to take action based on an annexation agreement with a developer who couldn't agree on an asking price for a road owned by several families.
Take a look at some of the items discussed at last week's New Lenox Village Board meeting.
The village passed an ordinance earlier this week that gives the New Lenox mayor the power to certify a marriage or civil union.
Suburban residents could pay for nearly half the cost of Chicago's water and sewer system improvements, which would hike water bills. This comes during a time that New Lenox is negotiating improvements to its own delivery system.
The village rebated 40 percent of the property tax paid by residents last year, and the Village Board feels comfortable increasing the amount that will go back. It equates to an extra $30 annually for the average household.
Elected officials allow time for public comments during meetings, but when do they draw the line with some comments to keep the meetings going? Following approval last month, District 122 has a new set of commenting policies that encourages more dialogue
Five years after completing a study on a 2.5-mile stretch of Route 30, New Lenox will get some help in finding new ways to improve the image, accessibility and downtown feel of the area.
The village is negotiating a deal with Voss Homes to get 20 acres of land off Gougar Road and Haven Avenue in exchange for paying for the extension of Nelson Road south.
About 25 protesters from liberal activist group MoveOn.org delivered a petition to Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-Manteno) asking for him to focus on job creation in his 11th congressional district.
Get the rundown on local rules for bonfires and leaf-burning. It's legal, but is it safe? The village offers an alternative with a free leaf pickup service through November.
Get a rundown of the New Lenox Village Board meeting on Oct. 10. Officials also discussed a new vehicle for the police chief and recognized a 2007 Lincoln-Way Central graduate who's headed to Malaysia to teach English.
We asked New Lenox Patch readers this week to offer their ideas for ways to improve local government. Here's a sampling of the responses.
New Lenox is negotiating a new long-term contract with other area municipalities to determine how much each will pay for water supply through Oak Lawn, which is overhauling its system for about $100 million.
Many residents and village officials share the same vision: a downtown area for New Lenox. Hoping to realize that vision, the village is working with the property owners of the 30 acres to the west of the Village Commons.
Every week, we'll pull facts and figures from the 2010 Census to help paint a picture of the community that makes up New Lenox.
The Will County Board could decide next week whether the community youth center can remain open after the village didn't have any objections. In the meantime, a parent meeting is planned to garner support.
The plan includes raising sales and utility taxes to help pay for a new police station, public works facility, Nelson Road extension and side street repairs. Channel 6 provides an explanation from Mayor Tim Baldermann.
Nancy Roman, New Lenox's new economic development director, is moving to Texas with her husband and plans to commute back here a couple times a month. Village trustees reaffirmed their support of Roman during Monday's Village Board meeting.
The plan includes raising sales and utility taxes to help pay for a new police station, public works facility, Nelson Road extension and side street repairs.
The Republican presidential candidate and Tea Party favorite was slated to speak in Homer Glen a fundraiser hosted by the Will County Tea Party next Monday.
How many people in New Lenox actually took advantage of savings on the electric bill through the village's new deal with Direct Energy?
Over the last few years there have been a number of accidents at the intersection of Joliet Highway and Schoolhouse Road, sometimes resulting in cars crashing into residents' back yards. The village is exploring $36,000 solution.
The village sold all 5,000 of its Triple Play Concert Series tickets this year, and that money goes toward putting on other community events, such as the Fourth of July Fireworks and Kids Fest.
Nancy Roman, New Lenox's new economic development director, is moving to Texas with her husband and plans to commute back here a couple times a month.
The New Lenox mayor joined 21 other elected officials in a letter speaking out against Metra's proposal to reduce weekday service and cut weekend service entirely for the Southwest Service line.
James Hickey, board president of the Orland Fire Protection District, would represent a small portion of New Lenox if he were elected. He hopes to eliminate interest on student loans and provide greater tax breaks for corporations who hire new workers.
During a board meeting Monday night, New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann discussed the village's plans to increase utility and sales taxes to help finance a new police department, public works facility, side street repairs and the extension of Nelson Road.
The New Lenox Village Board unanimously approved later weeknight hours for Prime Time Restaurant & Bar, a move a couple residents said will worsen their quality of life because of more noise later into the night.
The old lumber yard off Cedar Road in New Lenox is an eyesore and safety hazard, the mayor said, and on Sept. 12 the Village Board approved a bid to demolish it.
Residents joined local dignitaries, clergy and first responder representatives in honor of those lost on Sept. 11, 2001.
New Lenox, like every other American community, was deeply impacted by the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.