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Council approves major public safety funding

Published Jul 30, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 13, 2026

City Council meeting summary

Council approved airport taxiway design funding, signed off on a motor fuel tax reconciliation, and authorized replacing a failed warning siren. It also advanced a narrow zoning change for a small home-based canning business and tabled the public-camping ordinance after substantial discussion about homelessness and public safety.

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Public safety, growth, and financing approved

The Council approved a two-year automatic license plate reader contract for the Police Department, a new event venue liquor license, and first-reading approval for a major manufacturing project and a church expansion. It also received the FY2025 financial audit materials, which noted 31 straight years of excellence recognition and that the General Fund remains in compliance with policy.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Fire response and local concerns

The Fire Department reported a historic year, including the opening of Station 4, which reduced response times and helped the department handle more than 7,400 incidents in 2025. Council also approved more than $2.4 million in accounts payable and payroll, along with a package of routine reports and annual updates.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 26, 2026

City Council meeting summary

The Council approved several spending and contract items, including drainage work tied to the new transit center, street testing, police academy training for five officers, and two new city entryway signs. It also approved a special use permit on first reading for a restaurant with drive-through facilities at 2151 Sycamore Road.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

City Council approves downtown projects

The City Council approved a $1 property purchase from Northern Illinois University to clear the former Rice Hotel/Monat Building site for about 59 downtown parking stalls, and it also approved a Downtown Entertainment District for voluntary alcohol carry during downtown events.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

City Council approves major street and water projects

City Council approved a $5.33 million water main project for the Chicago West Business Center, a $3.29 million street resurfacing contract, and a new crack-sealing machine to let city crews do more pavement maintenance in-house.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

City Council approves major commission changes

The City Council approved first reading of a major ordinance reshaping several boards and commissions, including changes to the Human Relations Commission, Citizens’ Environmental Commission, and others. It also approved a $499,276 consulting agreement for a rail corridor planning study and made several commission appointments.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Council approves projects and licenses

City Council approved more than $4.8 million in routine payments and several major actions, including $100,000 for Barb City Manor maintenance, $223,394 for two dump truck chassis, $260,585.64 for truck upfitting, and a new restaurant-bar liquor license for Buffalo Wild Wings.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Transit funding and civic pledges approved

The Council approved a civility pledge, transit grant and operating agreements, and funding for two new Fire Department vehicles.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Roads, lights, and airport upgrades approved

The City Council approved a 2026 street maintenance plan and several infrastructure purchases, including LED streetlights, water meters, airport improvements, and backup storage services. It also set aside remaining federal community development funds for local service agencies.

4 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Transit and fleet purchases approved

The City Council approved a series of purchases and contracts, including up to $550,000 for transit facility construction administration, $1,372,706 for two diesel buses, and a $302,650 airport refueler replacement.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

City Council approves major utility and housing funding

The City Council approved a roughly $400,000 Community Development Block Grant plan, $300,000 in human services funding, and a $225,000 emergency repair for Well No. 11.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Council approves major public safety funding

The Council approved a $266,080 purchase of four police vehicles, renewed the police social worker agreement for up to $194,183, and made Luke Howieson the city’s full-time Fire Chief.

4 min readMunicipal coverage