Meanwhile, candidates in the sheriff, treasurer and regional superintendent of education races were all unopposed.
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The tax last increased in Plainfield in 2011. Now the village has approved another 50-percent increase.
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"Technology in school plays an impactful role in the inequalities we see in our schools," - Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant
“If our schools are not receiving state funding, scholarship donors should not receive tax rebates on the taxpayer’s dime.”
The average family will see a $4 per month increase.
After a long discussion and several proposed amendments, the board still voted 4-2 against video gaming.
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The village is considering an increase to water and sewer rates.
Illinois State Police are investigating.
“This new law will lead to responsible accounting and a good step in building the taxpayer’s trust in state agencies and services.”
“I do not support the use of systems that fail to protect personal information,” - Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant
But at least one trustee was clear that she will never vote to bring gaming terminals to local businesses.
"I urge the federal government to not to give corporate businesses handouts on the backs of Illinois taxpayers,” said Bertino-Tarrant.
As part of an agreement with Pace, the village will be reimbursed for the costs.
The board has rejected proposals to allow gaming several times in recent years but will consider the issue again on Monday night.
Heather Kazmark resigned last month.
The village is looking into the feasibility of bringing a boutique hotel to Plainfield.
View maps, drawings and aerial exhibits on the project.
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Nicor is suing Canadian National for access to a segment of pipeline that's been inoperable since the June train mishap.
Construction is slated to begin this fall on a new Pace Park-N-Ride facility.
The former governor gave his first interview since heading to federal prison five years ago.
The Islamic Foundation of the Southwest Suburbs is asking residents to show support for its plans to relocate to a former Plainfield church.
Mayor Mike Collins said the issue boils down to religious freedom. Two groups urge residents to attend the Sept. 18 village board meeting.
The issues stirred controversy at a recent Plainfield board meeting.
It's unclear whether residents will pay an added fee for the convenience.
A motion to table the issue for two weeks was voted down on Monday.
Plans for a two-story, multi-use facility will go back before the board later this month.
The Aug. 12 event kicks off with a self-defense course.
Residents are asked not to park on the street on Saturday, Sunday.
AT&T will still need FCC approval to phase out traditional phone service.
Pappas was assistant director for nearly a decade before taking on the role of interim director last July.
The Des Plaines Street improvements would add about 33 parking spaces.
A blaze broke out recently remodeled restaurant on Tuesday morning.
ComEd will begin installing the digital devices in Plainfield this July.