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Aug 2, 2026

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Council Approves Water Rate Changes

Published Aug 2, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 7, 2026

Council approves storm response and city purchases

The council approved $43,100 in payments for storm-damage assistance and chipping services as the mayor estimated total storm cleanup costs at about $120,000. It also approved two vehicle purchases totaling $107,096, a Police and Fire Commission appointment, a new retail license, and several water, sewer, and business-related actions; all recorded votes passed 8-0.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Council approves grants and lighting upgrades

The City Council approved two business grants totaling $12,500 and a $29,925 purchase of 57 retrofit lighting kits, with $22,230 in ComEd incentive funding reserved for the lighting project.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Council approves public safety and infrastructure actions

The City Council unanimously approved an administrative tow fee, several water and sewer projects, and repairs including $398,641.42 for sewer and manhole rehabilitation and $92,821 for a water storage tank.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Council approves business uses and fee changes

The City Council unanimously approved ordinances allowing a hand carwash and detail shop at 6350 W. 135th Street and a barbershop at 7217 W. College Drive, and amended building regulations and fees.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Council approves safety and infrastructure contracts

The council unanimously approved ending its existing five-year AXON contract and entering a 10-year proposal, along with a $32,457.16 increase for work on the 300,000-gallon ground-level water storage tank. It also approved $294,024.66 in tank project payments and $23,302.89 for an emergency sewer bypass.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Council Approves Road and Park Projects

The City Council awarded the 2026 road-improvement contract to Lindahl Brothers, Inc. for $808,180.58 after the lowest bidder’s paperwork raised state concerns.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

City Council Approves Projects and Zoning Actions

The City Council approved several capital and service expenditures, including $68,700 for the Memorial Park Gazebo rebuild, $154,106.14 for Cal Sag Trail improvements, and $61,887 for recreation services. The council also approved zoning actions for a barbershop and hair salon, while sending bids for the 2026 MFT Road Program to the Road Committee for review.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Council Approves Public Safety and Utility Spending

The council approved, by 7-0 votes, two Chevrolet Tahoes for $119,202 using asset-forfeiture funds, $154,106.14 for Cal-Sag Trail site improvements, and multiple water and sewer projects.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Council approves 2026 projects and events

The council approved several 2026 expenditures, including $28,000 for Independence Day fireworks, $16,560 for seasonal park and recreation-area landscaping, and $47,970.76 for engineering services. It also approved soliciting bids for the 2026 road resurfacing program and authorized a July 4 closure of part of Harlem Avenue for the parade.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Council advances water infrastructure projects

The council approved $520,237 in payments for a 300,000-gallon ground-level water storage tank and $510,420.71 for the 131st Street water main lining project. It also authorized issuing proposals for an Advanced Metering Infrastructure system and approved a $30,934.33 increase to the water main project contract.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Council approves contracts, grants and permits

The City Council unanimously approved a 2026–2029 police collective bargaining agreement, a $184,962.59 library loan payment, business grants, zoning approvals, a $229,074.81 road-project payment, and permit software costing up to $58,650.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Council Approves Water Rate Changes

The City Council approved amended water and sewer rates effective January 1, 2026, with the new rates applying to billing cycles after that date. The council also rejected a proposed automotive service center by a 5-2 vote.

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