The TIF district, formed in 2000, supported the expansion of Nucor in the Northbranch Industrial Park.
Challenger Shawn Vollmer missed second place by nine votes and was eliminated in Tuesday's primary.
Officials also unveiled floor plans and renderings for the city hall and library, as well as plans for freeway signs and concrete removal.
It was a busy week for Drexel Town Square news and plenty of Patch readers had something to say about it.
Here's what Oak Creek residents need to know before voting in the Feb. 19 primary.
New details of the plans show a cul-de-sac will be implemented on Ryan Road and two homes near Ryan Road and Fifth Avenue will be removed.
President Barack Obama noted Lt. Brian Murphy's bravery in responding to the Sikh temple shooting and surviving 12 bullets.
This video, shown to the public during a Feb. 11 meeting, provides the best visual to date of what's planned for the Drexel Town Square development.
Two political newcomers are challenging incumbent Alderman Dan Jakubczyk in the Feb. 19 Common Council primary election.
Retired agent for Department of Homeland Security is one of three candidates running for 1st District aldemanic seat in Feb. 19 primary election.
Restaurant owner and political newcomer is one of three candidates running for 1st District seat in Feb. 19 election.
Incumbent alderman and community volunteer one of three candidates running in Feb. 19 primary election.
Residents attending a public meeting Monday on the Drexel Town Square project continued to express skepticism on a proposal for Meijer to anchor the development.
Lt. Brian Murphy, the Oak Creek police officer shot 12 times during the Sikh Temple shooting, was invited by Michelle Obama to attend the State of The Union Address.
During his State of the County address Monday at the Oak Creek Police Department, County Executive Chris Abele recalled the solidarity shown after the Sikh temple shooting.
A public meeting on the plans to create a new town center on the former Delphi property will be held Monday night at the Oak Creek Community Center.
The developers and architect involved with the Drexel Town Square project say they are excited to create a new identity for the city.
The federal Safe Routes To School program could allow the city to construct more sidewalks near the high school and Edgewood Elementary.
To save money, officials with the U.S. Postal Service have decided to cancel Saturday deliveries. Here's what the current hours are at the Post Office locations in Oak Creek.
Steve Taylor and Mark Borkowski, each of whom represent suburbs on Milwaukee County's south side, proposed cutting five supervisor positions and 40 percent off the board's personnel budget.
Chris Abele will deliver his second State of the County address at the Oak Creek municipal courtroom.
Officials say old technology and the unavailability of parts have made the sirens obsolete.
County Supervisor Pat Jursik says many residents have asked the county to add land to Bender Park through different means.
Gov. Scott Walker spoke to the Oak Creek-Franklin business community about his plans for economic development and more.
The DNR found high levels of molybdenum in private wells and is advising private well owners to have their water tested.
Chief John Edwards and police chiefs from Aurora, Colo. and Newtown, Conn. were part of a meeting at the White House on gun violence.
The mining debate will likely be a focus of Monday night's meeting at the Oak Creek Public Library.
Gov. Scott Walker will give a speech at the chamber's annual dinner, which recognizes the efforts of the business community in the Oak Creek-Franklin area
John Jagler, class of 1987, won his first election bid in November to join Mark Honadel as one of two Oak Creek High School graduates in the state Assembly.
The station will be constructed at the same time as the library and city hall, though at a different location.
One Oak Creek ice skating rink has opened while another could open by the weekend.
From taxes to roads to development, the Oak Creek Common Council will tackle numerous key issues in 2013. Patch wants readers to pose questions for the three candidates running in next month's primary election for 1st District alderman.
State Rep. Mark Honadel, who has supported previous mining legislation, is out in front of the latest effort to pass a mining bill.
WPC Technologies is moving its headquarters from Milwaukee to Oak Creek and needs to build several tanks to store large quantities of chemicals.
President Barack Obama mentioned the Aug. 5 mass shooting at the Oak Creek Sikh temple as he laid out a comprehensive package to address gun violence.
Developers have scrapped plans for junior box stores on the eastern third of the former Delphi property, saying a strong anchor store is needed to attract other tenants.
If you live in Oak Creek and have been slacking on taking your Christmas tree to the curb, you still have plenty of time.
Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi is traveling to Washington, D.C. this week and will be part of a meeting on gun violence with Vice President Joe Biden.
You may have been spared from paying more in income taxes, but your paycheck may have taken a hit after the Fiscal Cliff Tax Deal was reached earlier this month. Here's all you need to know...
The state Department of Transportation hopes to begin construction in February.