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Jul 31, 2026

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Council approves housing, redevelopment, and loan aid

Published Jul 31, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 1, 2026

Budget update and road closure approved

Council approved a state-road closure for the city’s Fiesta Chicago Heights event and advanced the 2026-2027 budget process with a public hearing set for July 15.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Council approves road, lot, and culvert actions

The City Council approved a bid award for the 2026 MFT roadway improvement project near 14th Street and Aberdeen Avenue, the sale of a surplus vacant lot at 1509 Union Avenue through the Lot Next Door Program, and an emergency box culvert repair near Irving Boulevard and Franklin Street.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jun 3, 2026

City Council meeting summary

City Council approved changes to water meter rules, a redevelopment incentive for an industrial property, a business license hardship agreement for La Loma Grocery, a consulting arrangement for water system management, and a civil litigation settlement. The council also approved bills and minutes, and the mayor announced $2,000,000 in state budget funding for road infrastructure.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 20, 2026

Council approves property and police actions

The council approved taking over a fire-damaged home at 2212 Halsted Street, transferring unclaimed escrow funds to the General Fund, and moving eight residential properties forward under the APAP redevelopment program. The meeting also included oaths of office for a newly promoted police commander and several new patrol officers.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 6, 2026

Council approves utility and road work

The council approved a $1.92 million lead service line replacement contract, a roadway improvement bid for the Parkside/Union area, and a plan to end combined wastewater billing so residents will see a separate, more transparent bill.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Council approves water and police actions

The council approved a police ordinance, a water rate study, hydrant replacement work, the acquisition of industrial property at 2205 Halsted Street, a civil litigation settlement, and the appointments of a new police chief and deputy chief.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Council approves police and utility actions

The council approved adding a third police commander, funded a water rate study, awarded fire hydrant replacement work, and swore in a new police chief and deputy chief.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 20, 2026

Road resurfacing grant approved

The council approved the city’s 2026 CDBG roadway improvement grant for resurfacing Northwest Park Avenue. The project also includes driveway aprons and certain sections of sidewalk in the area between Chicago Road and Park Avenue, from 12th Street north to Route 30 south.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Council approves development and utility projects

City Council approved a subdivision for 132 West Joe Orr Road, a special use permit for a Panda Express drive-through at 601 West 14th Street, and a series of utility and property-related spending items, including a $296,700 engineering contract and an $83,440 demolition bid.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

City Council approves key city actions

The council approved a liquor-license rule change requiring applicants to join the Chicago Heights Police Department’s Axon-Fusus Real Time Intelligence Platform Camera Registry Program, along with a $1,223,015 employee benefits renewal plan.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Council approves utility, road projects

The City Council approved several major contracts and agreements, including a $4,567,691 water storage and tower rehabilitation project, a $331,092 lead service line replacement design contract, and a $399,030.25 sidewalk improvement bid.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Council approves housing, redevelopment, and loan aid

Chicago Heights City Council approved a $416,000 home repair grant amendment, redevelopment deals for city-owned properties, and a $500,000 short-term loan to help the Park District cover a bond payment.

2 min readMunicipal coverage