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Aug 5, 2026

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Auto dealer use approved, truck parking delayed

Published Aug 5, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 13, 2026

Storage Lot Permit Moves to Zoning Review

The board discussed a special use permit to park 8 semi-trailers at 18 East Sauk Trail and indicated the applicants may take the request to the Zoning Board for a recommendation.

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Briefing

Jun 18, 2026

Board approves audit services contract

The board approved GW & Associates, PC for audit services by a 6-0 vote and also approved moving future board meetings to the second and fourth Mondays of each month for the rest of 2026.

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Board approves occupancy agreement and vehicle auction

The board approved a temporary occupancy agreement for 3280 East End Avenue and authorized the auction of surplus vehicles, with each measure passing 5-0.

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Board Approves Street Resurfacing Bid

The board approved D. Construction, Inc.'s $248,275.50 bid for the Deco Street resurfacing project and directed staff to prepare a contract for approval at a later meeting. The board also approved zoning-code changes and tabled a proposed audit-services agreement.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Village approves property and service measures

Trustees voted 6-0 to approve surplus-property disposal, landscaping and alley cleanup services, and an annual water-storage-tank protection agreement.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Board Opposes Food Trucks and Pop-Up Tents

The board agreed it is not in favor of allowing food trucks or food pop-up tents anywhere in South Chicago Heights.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Village Approves Lead Line Project

The Village Board unanimously approved the lowest responsible bid from Airy’s Inc. for the lead service line replacement project. It also approved engineering services for the municipal separate storm sewer system and a commercial lease for the Senior Center.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Board Reviews Alley Cleanup Proposal

The board reviewed an amended proposal for weed spraying along Chicago Road and Sauk Trail and cleanup and maintenance in local alleys. The mayor asked for clarification on the proposed $1,000-per-alley initial cleanup charge before the next board meeting.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Board Approves Ambulance Repairs and Resolutions

The board unanimously approved repairs for the South Chicago Heights Fire Department ambulance, including a replacement engine with a two-year warranty; officials said a new ambulance could take three years to receive. Trustees also approved tax-classification applications, a rock-salt purchasing requisition, and the auction of surplus vehicles.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Board Weighs Battery Storage Proposal

The board deferred a decision on a proposed battery energy storage facility that would use 2.8 acres of a potential 8-acre site, citing questions about safety, security, fencing, remaining land use, and property tax treatment.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Village Approves Property Sale and Police Equipment

Trustees unanimously approved a purchase-and-sale agreement for 400 East Sauk Trail and authorized high-definition recording equipment for the South Chicago Heights Police Department, with both votes passing 6-0.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Police Interview Camera Upgrade Planned

The board agreed to approve a 2026-budgeted replacement and upgrade for the police department’s outdated interview-room camera system at its next regular meeting.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Board advances fire safety and licensing proposals

Trustees agreed to place two fire department proposals on the next regular meeting agenda: a 12-month CAD software contract and a recommendation to use a $75,000 FEMA Fire Prevention Safety grant, with a required $3,571.43 local cost share, for a community risk reduction plan. The board also discussed revising commercial and industrial rental licensing rules so affiliated entities would need only one license.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Auto dealer use approved, truck parking delayed

The board unanimously approved a special use for an automobile dealer at 3026–3030 Chicago Road, subject to parking-code compliance and a security camera system; a separate truck-parking request was tabled until January 20, 2026.

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