February, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Manteno police continue investment review

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 29, 2016

The Manteno Police Pension Board will meet Wednesday at Manteno Village Hall to continue reviewing its investment portfolio.

County finance committee discusses insurance

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 29, 2016

The Kankakee County Finance Committee will review its employee insurance package Tuesday at the Kankakee County Administration Building.

Parkhurst to take on Cloonen for District 79 seat

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 29, 2016

Kankakee attorney Lindsay Parkhurst will run on the Republican ticket for the District 79 state house seat.

Manteno grants Prnos variance for garage addition

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 27, 2016

The Manteno village board granted a variance Feb. 16 that will allow Joe and Kimberly Prno to build an addition onto their garage at 211 N. Maple St.

Bradley to review annual audit report

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 27, 2016

The Bradley Insurance and Finance Committee will review a presentation of the village's annual audit Monday at Bradley Village Hall.

Manteno approves TIF facade support for Designer Styles

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 27, 2016

Designer Styles will get a boost from the village of Manteno to renovate the facade of its salon at 45 N. Main St.

Bradley hires new crew of substitute teachers

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 27, 2016

The Bradley Elementary School District No. 61 Board of Education approved the hiring of five new substitute teachers Jan. 21 at the district offices.

Wescott Park stormwater project gets underway in Northbrook

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 27, 2016

Northbrook officials announced Monday that crews are preparing to replace old gas mains in Northbrook to make way for the new storm sewer to be installed through the Wescott Park stormwater project.

Kankakee denies Cornerstone Services permit for Navajo Court

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 27, 2016

The Kankakee City Council denied a request for a conditional use permit for Cornerstone Services Inc. at its Jan. 1 meeting.

Rad Rides metal artists use KCC training

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 26, 2016

Two former Kankakee Community College (KCC) auto welding students are applying their skills at the award-winning custom auto shop Rad Rides by Troy in Manteno.

Bradley to consider new salt storage structure

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 26, 2016

The Bradley Public Works and Parks Committee advanced a recommendation to the village board Feb. 2 for a new salt storage facility.

Bradley police pension fund considers financial advising

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 24, 2016

The Bradley Police Pension Fund board will meet Thursday at the Chicago Dough Restaurant to watch a presentation from its financial adviser.

Broadway Redevelopment Committee reviews traffic accident report

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 24, 2016

The Broadway Redevelopment Committee will meet Thursday at Bradley Village Hall to review the results of a report on traffic accidents on Broadway.

County prepares to vote on zoning, preservation & appointments

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 23, 2016

The Kankakee County Executive Committee will review eight proposed appointments Thursday at the Kankakee County Administration Building.

Crossing gates on the way for Norfolk Southern crossings in Momence

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 23, 2016

Momence Mayor Mick Porter announced Monday that Norfolk Southern Railroad will begin work this spring on crossing gates and related work at the Ash Street and Market Street railroad crossings.

Manteno approves Hitchcock Design contract for Second Street

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 23, 2016

Manteno is moving forward with plans to redesign the downtown area of Second Street, following the approval of a design services agreement with Hitchcock Design Feb. 1.

Bourbonnais approves I-57 feasibility study

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 23, 2016

The Bourbonnais village board unanimously approved a feasibility study for the proposed I-57 development project Feb. 1.

Manteno Public Safety Committee considers liquor license for Durbin's, budget

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 23, 2016

The Manteno Public Safety Committee will vote on approving a liquor license for Durbin's Gaming Cafe Wednesday in the Manteno Village Hall Conference Room.