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News from January 2016

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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Momence passes tax levy

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 19, 2016

The Momence City Council held a special meeting Dec. 28 to pass the city's tax levy.

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Planning, Zoning and Agriculture Committee announces openings

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 18, 2016

The Kankakee County Planning, Zoning and Agriculture Committee will announce a number of openings in local government at its Wednesday meeting at the Kankakee County Administration building.

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Bourbonnais board to vote on I-57 interchange project

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 18, 2016

The Bourbonnais village board will vote Tuesday on authorizing a feasibility study on the new I-57 interchange project.

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Momence holds emergency Truth in Taxation meeting

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 18, 2016

The Momence board held an emergency meeting Dec. 8 in the Council Chambers to address a public reporting requirement that was not addressed when the board approved the village's estimated tax levy amount at its meeting the night before.

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Historic Preservation Commission to hold planning meetings

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 18, 2016

The Kankakee County Historic Preservation Commission will hold a series of public workshops, starting Jan. 26, in Momence to collect ideas and feedback for a countywide historic preservation plan.

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Court Services Committee to review monthly reports

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 18, 2016

The Kankakee County Court Services Committee will review monthly reports from several local justice system officials at its meeting Tuesday at the Kankakee County Administrative building.

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Kankakee council to vote on Navajo Court housing development

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 18, 2016

The Kankakee City Council will vote on approving a community family residence on Navajo Court at its meeting Tuesday at the Donald E. Green Public Safety Center.