Suit against a Patch commenter was originally filed in Cook County.
A spokesman for the state's attorney declined to say whether the investigation is related to accusations made this week against board president Hurtado.
Commissioner Janet Silosky accused Hurtado of trying to unload LED lights by selling them to the park district.
A feasibility study costing $93,000 is about halfway completed, according to officials.
Meeting now scheduled for Wednesday night to discuss "personnel and the performance of the occupant of a public office."
Collection is slow going Monday morning, but Waste Management trucks are out.
Earlier this month, the park district was ordered to reinstate an employee who was allegedly fired in retaliation for union activity.
You can stay up to date with road conditions by following the Plainfield Public Works Department on Facebook and Twitter.
A look at the events leading up to Executive Director Garrett Peck's resignation.
Hurtado: "I take full responsibility."
In his resignation letter, Peck apologized to the local Republican party, and also said he will not seek payout of his contract.
Peck, Coldwater accused of interrogating employee, who was ultimately disciplined, then fired.
Peter Hurtado said Peck's decision to reject Plainfield Patch as a "legitimate media outlet" is not in "keeping with the standard of respectful communication that we all need to live by."
A special meeting to discuss personnel has been cancelled, according to the park district.
Joliet residents who get their animals fixed during the month of February can receive a $40 reduction in the price through Will County Animal Control.
"Go pound dirt until you make dust," one trustee tells another in ongoing park district dispute.
Get ready for delays: The project will widen the road from Route 59 to the I-55 interchange.
It’s been a rough winter so far.
"This law will help protect victims in our community and serve as a deterrent to future domestic abuse," says state Rep. Emily McAsey.
Mayor Mike Collins takes a look back at 2013.
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths in the U.S., and testing is the only way to know if it's in your house, county officials say.
Another piece of property on 103rd Street remains for sale.
Find out if you qualify.
Landscape architect James Less reportedly resigned. According to park officials, the planning department will be eliminated.
If your garbage still hasn't been collected, leave your refuse bin by the curb through Saturday.
17-year-olds can also vote if they will be 18 by the time the general election rolls around.
In Will County, 19 patients were admitted to the ICU for the flu during the first week of January.
Village officials say trash pickup will be delayed two more days, and recycling won't be picked up until next week.
The courthouse will reopen at 8:30 a.m., followed by most other county services at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Check the Metra website for updates on possible delays and additional advisories.
Check back with Plainfield Patch for updates on cold-weather closings for Tuesday.
The decision to close the courthouse on Monday was made by Chief Judge Richard Schoenstedt.
Pickup services will be delayed by one day due to the snow and sub-zero temps.
Business owners and landlords have the right to prevent holders of conceal carry permits from carrying firearms into a private business.
Meetings are now the first Tuesday of the month at a new venue.
Drivers should continue to obey posted limits until the signs are installed.
More snow could be on the way tonight; make sure you aren't breaking any ordinances. Plus, helpful shoveling tips.
Staffers Cameron Bettin and James Less have reportedly resigned; Peck says the positions will not be filled.
The increase is supposed to generate an additional $1.8 billion in revenue to make up for earlier losses.