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Aug 1, 2026

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City Council approves major city purchases

Published Aug 1, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Council approves fire cost recovery

City Council approved a new fire department cost-recovery fee for motor vehicle crash responses, with rates set at $250 per hour for a non-transport vehicle and $70 per hour for a non-transport responder, billed through insurance when possible.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

City Council approves IDOT property deals

Sycamore City Council approved two agreements with the Illinois Department of Transportation: a jurisdictional transfer for Electric Park Drive right-of-way that includes $152,750 for future road improvements, and an excess property purchase for $22,800 that gives the city more control over the corridor.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 18, 2026

Apartment zoning approved for old Central School

City Council approved a zoning change for the property at 245 West Exchange Street so the owner can develop apartments while preserving the old Central School building.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 4, 2026

Council approves event street closures

The City Council approved five Illinois Route 64 closure requests tied to upcoming community events, including the Turning Back Time Car Show, Sycamore High School homecoming parade, Pumpkin Festival events, and Walk with Santa.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Council approves vehicle and truck purchases

The City Council approved disposing of four older vehicles and buying a 2027 Freightliner dump truck chassis with build-out equipment, not to exceed $250,000.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

City Council approves culvert contract

City Council approved an $105,900 contract with Elliott and Wood Inc. for the 2026 Wyman Street Box Culvert project and also approved the annual stormwater management plan review. The council passed both items 8-0.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Fire department leadership and zoning approved

City Council approved a zoning map amendment for 1670 DeKalb Avenue and voted 8-0 to move forward after hearing residents raise concerns about fire department leadership, staffing, overtime costs, taxes, and public notification about soil contamination.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Council approves major utility and road work

The City Council approved electricity, road maintenance, salt purchasing, and wastewater infrastructure contracts, including a $2.678 million bid for influent pump station improvements that came in about $422,000 below budget.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 16, 2026

Council approves zoning and police retirement plan

Sycamore City Council approved a cannabis dispensary special use permit, a zoning change for Opportunity House, and a resolution to establish a defined contribution retirement plan for certain police officers. It also approved a $40,000 donation to the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce for visitor attraction and economic development.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Council approves restaurant incentive and accessibility ramp

The City Council unanimously approved a license agreement for an accessibility ramp at 342 North Sacramento Street and an economic incentive agreement to help Olive Garden Holdings, LLC build a new restaurant at Route 23 and Gateway Drive.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

City Council approves major city purchases

City Council approved a series of spending items and policy updates, including sewer lining work, police retirement benefits, security upgrades, water meter purchases, and repairs to the Opticom traffic-signal system. All recorded votes in the minutes were 8-0.

3 min readMunicipal coverage