Space, safety and organization are issues at both facilities, and the village hopes to strike now while construction is cheaper.
Soldiers Guardian Angles and Warrior Watch Riders escorted Atwell home on the final leg of his journey after completing active duty in Japan.
Residents who wish to select their own electricity provider must opt out by today, though even if you join the village's new program you can drop the service at no cost later on.
Get a recap of the Village Board's meeting from Monday, July 25.
The Illinois Department of Transportation is holding a public meeting Thursday to share and solicit ideas for projects along Interstate 80.
The Park District board met this week and also discussed the construction timeline for the skate park and improvements at Countryview and Royal Meadows parks.
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is working with New Lenox on a study to improve the Route 30 corridor, as well as 61 other communities in northeastern Illinois.
Until further notice, communities that use the Southwest Water System will only be allowed to water lawns during the morning.
In a Monday night planning session, village staff and board discussed steps to bid competitively for Mokena's electricity.
The Vancina's home was recently ravaged by heavy rain, which they say was caused by the lack of storm-water detention on the nearby property across from Lowe's. But the village often faces obstacles in getting developers to take action.
At its Monday board meeting, the village discussed its new energy provider and other issues.
Frankfort, Mokena and New Lenox officials asked the state to decrease the speed for the safety of workers and drivers.
Only a few residents came to the Village Board's most recent town hall meeting on Saturday.
The village partnered with Crest Hill to use Direct Energy as its new provider, which will charge 5.89 cents per kWh.
Youth hangout The Hub is closed for the summer, but private events already booked there aren't allowed under county zoning and could bring legal action against the nonprofit organization.
Gov. Pat Quinn cut $9 million from regional education superintendent's salaries last week, leaving the Will County office, based in New Lenox, with an uncertain future.
The 20,000-square-foot retail store will move into the Walmart development center and offer drive-thru lanes for people donating goods.
After receiving eight bids for an aggregate electricity provider, the village has selected one that will be announced within the next week.
Democratic leadership wants to review the state's business tax hike, which has led some firms to explore leaving Illinois.
Residents got an up-close look at the Route 30 widening plans during an open house Tuesday evening.
A Tinley woman who served on the jury for the Blagojevich trial says the politician was charismatic but glaringly guilty.
The board also granted liquor licenses to a couple businesses and talked about upcoming events.
See our Google Map to find which roads in New Lenox will be re-paved this year.
A legal challenge is brewing against the new congressional district maps Gov. Quinn approved on Friday.
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During this week's special session, the Illinois Senate removed the additional $430 million it previously tacked on to the state's budget.
Watch the mayor's State of the Community address and read what's changed from this time last year.
Other retail tobacco shops could allow smoking under a state exemption, but after a hookah lounge proposed coming to town, the Village Board expanded the ban to cover such retail spots.
Resident Elmer Wilhelm took an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., earlier this month and saw the World War II memorial for the first time.
Parts of New Lenox could see more Democratic representation when new state and congressional boundaries go into effect with the 2012 election.
The ordinance bans smoking in retail tobacco shops, which are currently exempt under state law.
Kurt Carroll has been on the job for about three weeks now, and he's looking forward to forging solid relationships in the community.
Harvest Moon jammed through the evening with country and folk favorites as locals helped celebrate the official grand opening of Hadley Valley Forest Preserve in New Lenox.
Sen. Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) and the mayors in Frankfort, Mokena and New Lenox hosted the expo Saturday at Lincoln-Way East.
The Will County Board voted Thursday on a new map that will increase the number of districts but drop representation from three to two people elected in each district.
Pfc. Olivieri, of Homer Glen, died June 6 while serving in Iraq. New Lenox residents lined Gougar Road on Thursday for his funeral procession.
Unless the House and Senate agree on a capital projects spending bill, the state could face a construction shutdown.
Mayor Baldermann anticipates community members to turn out and show support for Pfc. Michael Olivieri, who was killed in Iraq.
The board also talked about closing Village Hall on Saturdays and passed an ordinance to give developers cheaper water tapping fees.
The Village Board held the first or two public hearings to answer residents' questions about the April ballot referendum.