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Bradley considers state fuel program

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 25, 2016

The Bradley board discussed a resolution that would allow the village to opt in to a statewide fuel purchasing and tracking system expected to save the village up to 15 percent on vehicle fuel and maintenance costs.

Bradley reviews police and fire reports

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 25, 2016

The Village of Bradley board reviewed the activities of its police and fire departments at its regular meeting Dec. 28 at Bradley Municipal Hall.

Kankakee Chamber to hold member meeting

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 25, 2016

The Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce will hold a membership meeting noon Thursday on the 4th floor of the Kankakee library.

Bradley Public Works and Parks Committee reviews Summerville Court drainage plan

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 25, 2016

The Bradley Public Works and Parks Committee reviewed plans for a drainage project at Summerville Court Jan. 4.

Momence to sell police car

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 25, 2016

The Momence City Council will put one of the city's police vehicles up for sale through a sealed bid process.

Momence corrects typo in water system ordinance

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 25, 2016

The Momence City Council considered an ordinance Jan. 18 that would correct an error in an ordinance passed Oct. 5, allowing the city to borrow money to support its water and sewer system.

County Buildings and Grounds Committee shuffles office spaces

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 25, 2016

The Kankakee County Buildings and Grounds Committee discussed moving the locations of two county offices at its Dec. 9 meeting.

Momence asks IDOT for Casey's entrance permit

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 21, 2016

The Momence City Council passed a resolution Monday to request a construction permit from the Illinois Department of Transportation for a new entrance for Casey's on IL Route 1.

Manteno to add signage to steer truck traffic away from side streets

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 20, 2016

The Manteno Public Works Committee discussed the best way to respond to a string of complaints about semi-truck traffic at its Dec. 22 meeting in the Village Conference room.

Manteno to discuss apartment inspections

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 20, 2016

The Manteno Planning and Zoning Committee will discuss apartment inspections Thursday at Village Hall.

Manteno considers selling cell tower lease

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 20, 2016

The Manteno Finance Committee discussed selling the lease on a cell tower Jan. 11 that could net the village $350,000.

Bourbonnais Park District holds hearing on $875,000 in bonds

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 20, 2016

The Bourbonnais Township Park District met Nov. 23 at Exploration Station to consider a bond measure that would fund major park projects for the year ahead.

Bradley approves $400,000 for road maintenance

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 20, 2016

The Village of Bradley board voted 4-0 in favor of a $400,000 appropriation to support road and highway maintenance at its meeting Jan. 11.

New used car lot permitted in Bradley

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 20, 2016

The Village of Bradley board voted 4-0 Jan. 11 to issue a special use permit for a used car lot on North Kennedy Drive.

Bradley authorizes sale of surplus fire gear, vehicles

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 20, 2016

The Village of Bradley will try to sell vehicles and fire gear deemed no longer useful for the village.

Assisted living facility permit considered in Bradley

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 20, 2016

The Village of Bradley board heard a reading of an ordinance authorizing a special use permit for a new assisted living facility at its meeting Jan. 11.

Setback variance granted for Marquis Meadows

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 20, 2016

The Village of Bradley board voted 4-0 Jan. 11 to allow setback variances on 16 parcels in the Marquis Meadows subdivision.

Bradley approves permit for fitness studio, martial arts school

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 20, 2016

The Village of Bradley board voted 4-0 Jan. 11 to issue a special use permit for Douglas Keast to operate a fitness studio and martial arts school on Kinzie Avenue.

Momence to add $4.69 to garbage bills to fix mistake

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 19, 2016

Momence Mayor Mick Porter announced Monday that the city will charge residents a one-time fee of $4.69 to make up for an error in implementing the city's new garbage collection rate.