Chicago Heights public meetings in 2025
24 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will consider ordinances regarding tax abatements for general obligation bonds and a special use permit for a home day care. The body will also review insurance policies and roadway improvement projects.
- Tax abatements for $9,200,000 (Series 2021) and $2,000,000 (Series 2024) general obligation bonds
- Denial of special use permit for home day care at 628 West 157th Street
- Purchase and maintenance agreement with Axon for a 'Drone First Responder' system
- Rebuild Illinois roadway improvements for 147th Street to 151st Street, 147th Place, and Aberdeen Street
- Settlement of civil litigation (Cook County Circuit Court case # 2019 L 066068)
The council approved the minutes from the Dec. 3 meeting and the second run of December 2025 bills. It adopted ordinances that abated real‑estate taxes for debt service on two bond series and denied a special‑use permit for a home daycare at 628 West 15th St. Several resolutions were approved, including insurance premiums, a drone first‑responder purchase, sale of surplus city property, a roadway improvement project, and settlement of a civil litigation case.
- Approved Dec. 3, 2025 council minutes (unanimous, Rodgers absent)
- Approved second run of Dec. 2025 bills (unanimous, Rodgers absent)
- Approved Ordinance #2025‑27 abating tax levy for $9.2 M bond debt service (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance #2025‑28 abating tax levy for $2 M bond debt service (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance #2025‑29 denying special‑use permit for home daycare at 628 West 15th St (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2025‑133 master service agreement with Axon for a drone first‑responder system costing $285,311 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2025‑135 "Rebuild Illinois" roadway improvement project with $704,419 grant (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2025‑136 settlement of civil litigation case #2019 L 066068 (unanimous, Rodgers absent)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The council will vote on the 2025 tax levy for corporate and special funds. It will also consider an amendment to business license regulations, a software security subscription for the water department, and agreements to sell surplus city real estate. Additional items include disposal of two fire department ambulances and administration of oaths for newly hired and promoted firefighters.
- Ordinance #2025~-_TL-1: Approve city tax levy for corporate and special funds (FY May 1 2025 – Apr 30 2026)
- Ordinance #2025-_26: Amend Chapter 26, Section 10 of the City Code regulating business licenses
- Resolution #2025-128: Approve software security subscription with CDS Office Technologies for water department laptops
- Resolution #2025-129: Approve option agreement to sell surplus commercial real estate at 10 East Joe Orr Road to H&Z Developers, Inc.
- Omnibus Resolution #2025-131: Approve agreements to sell and redevelop surplus residential real estate under the APAP program
The council approved the 2025‑2026 tax levy of $21,415,994 for corporate and special purposes. It also adopted an amendment to business‑license requirements, a $1,125 software‑security contract for the water department, an option to sell surplus commercial property at 10 East Joe Orr Road, disposal of two surplus fire ambulances, and an omnibus resolution to sell and redevelop surplus residential real estate. New firefighters and promotions were sworn in during the meeting.
- Approved $21,415,994 tax levy (7-0)
- Approved amendment to business‑license rules (7-0)
- Approved $1,125 software security subscription for water department laptops (7-0)
- Approved option agreement to purchase surplus commercial real estate at 10 East Joe Orr Road (7-0)
- Approved disposal of two surplus fire ambulances ($2,000 and $1,500) (7-0)
- Approved omnibus resolution to sell and redevelop surplus residential real estate (7-0)
- Approved second bill run of September (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Chicago Heights City Council approved the meeting minutes and the second run of bills. It adopted the ADA Transition Plan, authorized a $58,363 purchase of a new main pump for the State Street Water Pumping Station, approved participation in NIMEC’s electric supply bidding process, and approved a three‑year maintenance agreement with Motorola Solutions for police license‑plate‑reader cameras. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved minutes from Nov 5, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved second run of November 2025 bills (unanimous)
- Approved ADA Transition Plan (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of new main pump for State Street Water Pumping Station ($58,363) (unanimous)
- Approved participation in NIMEC collaborative bidding for city electric supply (unanimous)
- Approved maintenance services agreement with Motorola Solutions for police license‑plate‑reader cameras (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Chicago Heights City Council will consider authorizing a loan for a lead water line replacement project and approve multiple agreements to induce the sale and redevelopment of city-owned commercial and industrial properties. The meeting will also include a presentation on the city's ADA transition plan and the posting of the tentative tax levy for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Ordinance #2025-25: Authorizes a loan from the IEPA for lead water line replacement.
- Resolution #2025-117: Approves an agreement with 303 State Street, LLC for South Halsted Street redevelopment.
- Resolution #2025-118: Approves an agreement with 303 State Street, LLC for East End Avenue redevelopment.
- Resolution #2025-119: Approves an agreement to induce the sale of 164 North Halsted Street to Coddled Care Daycare, Inc.
- Resolution #2025-123: Approves the settlement of a civil litigation case in Cook County Circuit Court.
The City Council approved the October 15 minutes and the November bills, then authorized a $2,500,000 loan for the lead water line replacement project. It also approved four property sale and redevelopment agreements, awarded a $929,827.98 bid for the water‑meter exchange program, and settled a civil litigation case. All motions passed unanimously with Alderman Rodgers absent.
- Approved minutes from October 15, 2025 meeting (6-0)
- Approved November 2025 bills (6-0)
- Authorized $2,500,000 loan for lead water line replacement (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 117 for sale/redevelopment of 1214‑1220 South Halsted Street (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 118 for sale/redevelopment of 1901 East End Avenue (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 119 for sale/redevelopment of 164 North Halsted Street (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 120 for option agreement on 570 West 14th Street (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 121 awarding $929,827.98 bid for water‑meter exchange program (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will vote on two resolutions. The first approves a subrecipient agreement for the 2025‑2026 CDBG roadway improvement project covering Parkside Street and Union Avenue. The second approves a proposal from J & J Newell Concrete Contractors, Inc. to complete the city's fall pavement restoration project.
- Resolution #2025‑115: Approve subrecipient agreement for CDBG roadway improvement project (Parkside Street & Union Avenue)
- Resolution #2025‑116: Approve proposal from J & J Newell Concrete Contractors, Inc. for fall pavement restoration project
The council approved the minutes from the October 1 meeting and the second‑run October bills. It also approved a sub‑recipient agreement for the city’s 2025‑2026 CDBG roadway improvement project, funded by a $300,000 Cook County grant. Additionally, the council approved a $92,300 contract with J & J Newell Concrete Contractors for fall pavement restoration.
- Approved October 1 minutes (4 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstentions)
- Approved second‑run October bills (6 ayes, 0 nays)
- Approved CDBG roadway sub‑recipient agreement ($300,000) (6 ayes, 0 nays)
- Approved J & J Newell Concrete contract for pavement restoration ($92,300) (6 ayes, 0 nays)
- Adjourned meeting (6 ayes, 0 nays)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will vote on several intergovernmental agreements and equipment purchases. The meeting includes decisions on infrastructure for electric vehicles and water meter replacements.
- Intergovernmental agreement with Cook County for electric vehicle charging stations on city property
- Purchase of software and hardware tablets for Fire Department vehicles from RCN Technologies
- Purchase of Sensus water meters from Core & Main for the meter exchange project
- Easement amendment for city-owned real estate at 164 North Halsted Street
- Settlements for civil litigation cases #24CV 11212 and #25 WC 3670
The council voted to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Smith moved the motion, Alderman Rodgers seconded it, and all five present aldermen voted aye. No other matters were decided.
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
City Council
The Chicago Heights City Council will vote on a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a water‑administration code amendment and a mayoral appointment of a Superintendent of Public Utilities. It will also approve purchases for the fire department—two new ambulances and power‑stretcher lifts—and agreements to sell and redevelop surplus commercial properties on Western Avenue and Hanover Street. Additional items include approvals of reports, water‑meter programs, and a sewer‑point repair bid.
- Approve purchase of two new ambulances for the fire department from Mac Queen Equipment, LLC
- Approve purchase of power‑stretcher lifts from Stryker Sales, LLC for fire department ambulances
- Approve agreements to sell and redevelop city‑owned surplus commercial real estate at 1453 Western Avenue (former Sharks Restaurant) and at 1601 and 1605 Hanover Street
- Approve mayoral appointment of the city’s Superintendent of Public Utilities
- Amend Chapter 43 of the City Code of Ordinances titled “Water‑Administration”
The council approved an ordinance amending Chapter 43 to replace the Water Commissioner role with a newly created Superintendent of Public Utilities. They also confirmed the mayor’s appointment of Craig Blanchette to that new position. In addition, the council approved multiple purchases and contracts, including two new fire‑department ambulances, power‑stretcher lifts, the sale and redevelopment of surplus commercial properties on Western Avenue and Hanover Street, and funding for water‑meter and sewer projects.
- Approved Ordinance #2025‑23 updating Chapter 43 to create Superintendent of Public Utilities (all present voted yes)
- Approved Resolution #2025‑96 appointing Craig Blanchette as Superintendent of Public Utilities (all present voted yes)
- Approved purchase of two new fire department ambulances from Mac Queen Equipment, LLC (all present voted yes)
- Approved purchase of power‑stretcher lifts from Stryker Sales, LLC for fire ambulances (all present voted yes)
- Approved sale and redevelopment of city‑owned surplus property at 1453 Western Avenue (all present voted yes)
- Approved sale and redevelopment of city‑owned surplus property at 1601 and 1605 Hanover Street (all present voted yes)
- Approved IDOT report appropriating CITV MFT funds for FY 2025‑2026 (Resolution #102) (all present voted yes)
- Approved notice seeking bids for the 2025 water‑meter exchange program (Resolution #106) (all present voted yes)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding property use and infrastructure. Key items include a zoning decision for a gas station and an option agreement for surplus industrial property.
- Ordinance to deny a special use permit for a gas station at 11 East 147 Street
- Option agreement for 303 State Street, LLC to purchase surplus industrial property at 1901 East End Avenue
- Proposal from M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. for a 2025 water distribution system leak detection survey
- Renewal of Cook County Class 8 tax classification for 1225-1231 Arnold Street
- Letter of understanding with IDOT for sidewalk and culvert improvements at the Thorn Creek overpass at Dixie Highway
The council denied a special‑use permit for a gas station at 11 East 14th Street. It also approved several resolutions, including a tax‑classification renewal, a water‑leak survey, an option agreement for surplus property, an IDOT sidewalk/culvert LOU, and a consulting‑engineer contract. Additionally, the council approved the September‑3 bill payments totaling $2,588,773.83.
- Approved August 20 minutes (Ayes: Perez, Rodgers, Baikauskas, Zaranti; Abstain: Merrick; Absent: Brassea)
- Approved bills of $1,127,177.30 and ACH payments of $1,461,596.53 (Ayes: Smith, Perez, Rodgers, Baikauskas, Zaranti, Merrick; Absent: Brassea)
- Denied special‑use permit for gas station at 11 East 14th St (Quick Run/Lucky Trip, LLC) (Ayes: Smith, Perez, Rodgers, Baikauskas, Zaranti, Merrick; Absent: Brassea)
- Approved renewal of Cook County Class 8 tax classification for 1225‑1231 Arnold St (J&A Pallet Services) (Ayes: Smith, Perez, Rodgers, Baikauskas, Zaranti, Merrick; Absent: Brassea)
- Approved water‑distribution system leak‑detection survey proposal from M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. (Ayes: Smith, Perez, Rodgers, Baikauskas, Zaranti, Merrick; Absent: Brassea)
- Approved option agreement to purchase surplus property at 1901 East End Ave (303 State Street, LLC) (Ayes: Smith, Perez, Rodgers, Baikauskas, Zaranti, Merrick; Absent: Brassea)
- Approved Letter of Understanding with IDOT for sidewalk and culvert improvements at Thorn Creek overpass, Dixie Highway (Ayes: Smith, Perez, Rodgers, Baikauskas, Zaranti, Merrick; Absent: Brassea)
- Approved M. Gingerich Gereaux & Associates (MG2A) as city consulting engineer (Ayes: Smith, Perez, Rodgers, Baikauskas, Zaranti, Merrick; Absent: Brassea)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Chicago Heights City Council will consider amending vehicle impoundment rules, approving a subdivision plat for the Bethel Housing Redevelopment Project, and authorizing the purchase of data collection software for the police department. The meeting will also address several business license hardship agreements and the appointment of a special engineer.
- Amending vehicle impoundment ordinance
- Approving Bethel Housing Redevelopment plat
- Authorizing police data collection software
- Approving business license hardship agreements
- Approving option agreement for surplus commercial property
The City Council approved the minutes from the August 6 meeting and a $467,474.39 bill package. It adopted an amendment to the vehicle impoundment ordinance and approved a subdivision plat for the Bethel Housing redevelopment. The council also approved several economic‑development resolutions, including a purchase option for Country Squire Foods, a Class 8 tax classification for A&S Sambo, LLC, and a data‑collection software contract for the police department. One resolution to appoint a special engineer was tabled.
- Approved minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting (ayes: Perez, Rodgers, Baikauskas, Brassea, Zaranti; abstain: Smith)
- Approved bills in the amount of $467,474.39 (ayes: Smith, Perez, Rodgers, Baikauskas, Brassea, Zaranti)
- Approved Ordinance #2025 amending vehicle impoundment notices (ayes: Smith, Perez, Rodgers, Baikauskas, Brassea, Zaranti)
- Approved Ordinance #2025‑21 plat for Bethel Housing redevelopment (ayes: Smith, Perez, Rodgers, Baikauskas, Brassea, Zaranti)
- Approved Resolution #2025‑85 option agreement with Country Squire Foods for surplus property (ayes: Smith, Perez, Rodgers, Baikauskas, Brassea, Zaranti)
- Approved Resolution #2025‑86 Class 8 tax classification for A&S Sambo, LLC industrial property (ayes: Smith, Perez, Rodgers, Baikauskas, Brassea, Zaranti)
- Approved Resolution #2025‑91 contract with Peregrine Technologies for police data‑collection software (ayes: Smith, Perez, Rodgers, Baikauskas, Brassea, Zaranti)
- Tabled Resolution #2025‑90 appointing MG2A as city special engineer (ayes: Smith, Perez, Rodgers, Baikauskas, Brassea, Zaranti)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will vote on an ordinance regarding the municipal grocery retail occupation tax. The body is also reviewing several property agreements, business license hardship requests, and infrastructure project bids.
- Ordinance #2025-19 amending the Municipal Grocery Retail Occupation Tax
- Engineering services proposal from CBBEL Engineering, Ltd. for State Street water main replacement
- Option agreement with New Jerusalem Foundation, NFP for city property at 1601-1608 Hanover Street
- Bid award for 2025 roadway improvement project in the Otto Blvd. - Vincennes Avenue area
- Proposal from Lexipol, LLC for City Police Department policy, procedures, and training
The council approved the July 2 meeting minutes and authorized several financial items, including bill payments totaling over $2.3 million. It adopted an ordinance amending the municipal grocery retail occupation tax and approved a $148,000 engineering services contract for the State Street water main replacement. The body also approved property and business‑license agreements that will generate additional tax revenue, and awarded a $1,034,429.42 contract to Iroquois Paving for roadway improvements. All motions passed with five ayes and no nays, with two members absent.
- Approved July 2, 2025 minutes (5-0, 2 absent)
- Approved bill payments of $1,156,745.92, $514,015.85, $354,920.08 and $286,152.49 (5-0, 2 absent)
- Approved Ordinance #2025‑19 amending municipal grocery retail occupation tax (5-0, 2 absent)
- Approved Resolution #2025‑76 engineering services contract for State Street water main ($148,000) (5-0, 2 absent)
- Approved Resolution #2025‑77 option agreement to purchase surplus property at 1601‑1608 Hanover St (5-0, 2 absent)
- Approved Resolution #2025‑78 business‑license hardship for Iron Patriot Fabworks, generating $46,344 (5-0, 2 absent)
- Approved Resolution #2025‑79 business‑license hardship for Haven Hughes d/b/a Slick Customs, generating $5,144 (5-0, 2 absent)
- Approved Resolution #2025‑83 bid award to Iroquois Paving for roadway improvement ($1,034,429.42) (5-0, 2 absent)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed budget for corporate and special purposes for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026. The meeting includes votes on city code amendments and property redevelopment agreements.
- Ordinance #2025-17: Appropriating funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget
- Ordinance #2025-18: Amending Chapter 29 of the City Code regarding noise regulation
- Resolution #2025-73: Adding 1326 Portland Avenue to the Southland Equity Initiative, LLC redevelopment project
- Resolution #2025-74: Cook County Class 6B renewal for MZG Associates Hi, LLC at 330 East Joe Orr Road
- Resolution #2025-75: Bid award for the 2025 Roadway Sewer Point Repair Project
The council approved the minutes from the July 2, 2025 meeting. It adopted an appropriations ordinance for fiscal year 2025‑2026, a noise‑regulation ordinance, a resolution to donate a surplus lot to the Southland Equity Initiative, and a resolution renewing a Class 6B tax incentive for MZG Associates II, LLC. The council also approved a $96,882.38 bid award for the 2025 roadway sewer point repair project and then adjourned the meeting.
- Approved July 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance #2025‑17 appropriating funds for FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance #2025‑18 amending noise regulations (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2025‑73 donating lot at 1326 Portland Avenue to Southland Equity Initiative (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2025‑74 renewing Class 6B tax incentive for MZG Associates II, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2025‑75 awarding $96,882.38 bid to M&J Underground for roadway sewer repair (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will consider three ordinance amendments regarding noise, fireworks, and a new truck parking and storage facility fee. The body will also review grant awards and property agreements for city-owned land.
- Ordinance #2025-14: Amending noise regulations
- Ordinance #2025-15: Amending fireworks regulations
- Ordinance #2025-16: Establishing a City truck parking and storage facility fee
- Resolution #2025-70: Lease agreement with Datawatt Energy for land at 549 East 217th Street
- Resolution #2025-71: Option agreement with Coddled Care Daycare for property at 164 North Halsted Street
The council approved three ordinances regulating noise, fireworks, and truck‑parking fees, and adopted bills totaling $795,173.39. It also approved a $600,000 grant from the Illinois Housing Development Authority for home‑repair programs and a 25‑year lease of surplus industrial land at 549 East 21774 Street for $5,000 per month. All motions carried with six ayes and no nays; Alderman Perez was absent.
- Approved Ordinance #2025‑14 (noise regulation) – vote 6‑0
- Approved Ordinance #2025‑15 (fireworks regulation) – vote 6‑0
- Approved Ordinance #2025‑16 (truck‑parking and storage facility fee) – vote 6‑0
- Approved bills for $795,173.39 – vote 6‑0
- Approved Resolution #2025‑69 (IHDA grant $600,000) – vote 6‑0
- Approved Resolution #2025‑70 (25‑year lease of land at 549 East 21774 Street, $5,000/month) – vote 6‑0
- Approved Resolution #2025‑71 (option agreement with Coddled Care Daycare for 164 North Halsted Street) – vote 6‑0
- Approved Resolution #2025‑72 (settlement of civil litigation) – vote 6‑0
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will review the tentative budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Members are deciding on a bid award for a water main project and the sale of surplus city property.
- Ordinance #2025-13: Amending regulations for donation drop boxes
- Resolution #2025-66: Bid award for State Street water main replacement project
- Resolution #2025-67: Agreement for sale and redevelopment of surplus residential property via APAP program
- Resolution #2025-68: Disposal of surplus city vehicles
- Posting of the tentative budget for fiscal year May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026
The Chicago Heights City Council approved a $2,973,107 bid to Airy's, Inc. for the State Street water main replacement project. It also approved an ordinance amending donation drop‑box licensing, the sale of surplus residential property at 203 W. 15th Street, and the disposal of surplus city vehicles. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved $2,973,107 bid to Airy's, Inc. for State Street water main replacement (5-0)
- Approved ordinance amending Chapter 21 donation drop‑box licensing (5-0)
- Approved sale of surplus residential property at 203 W. 15th Street (5-0)
- Approved disposal of surplus city vehicles (5-0)
- Approved minutes of June 4, 2025 meeting (5-0)
- Approved second run of bills of June 2025 (5-0)
- Approved resolution authorizing public works to solicit salvage bids for vehicles (5-0)
- Approved adjournment of the meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will vote on an ordinance regulating the sale of tobacco products and resolutions for roadway and sidewalk improvements. The body will also consider business license hardship agreements and two civil litigation settlements.
- Ordinance #2025-12 amending tobacco product sale regulations
- Bid awards for 2025 CDBG Roadway Improvement and 'Invest in Cook' Sidewalk Improvement programs
- Business license hardship agreements for Elite Treatment Center (395 West 14 Street) and Marconi Baking Company (212 East 16th Street)
- Re-allocation of funds for IHDA’s Strong Communities Program Grant Agreement - Round 2
- Temporary closure of state roadways for the Independence Day parade and picnic
The council approved a $2,275,310.14 bid award to Davis Concrete Construction for a CDBG roadway improvement project in the Barbara and Piacenti Lanes areas. It also approved several other items, including the meeting minutes, a $977,495.17 bill payment, a tobacco‑license ordinance limiting licenses to 27, additional IHDA grant funds, temporary road closures for the Independence Day parade, and business‑license hardship agreements for two local businesses. All motions passed unanimously with Alderman Perez absent.
- Approved May 21 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved bills totaling $977,495.17 (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance #2025‑12 limiting tobacco licenses to 27 (unanimous)
- Approved amendment adding $322,914 IHDA grant for blighted‑property work (unanimous)
- Approved temporary road closures for Independence Day parade (unanimous)
- Approved business‑license hardship for Elite Treatment Center ($7,631.77) (unanimous)
- Approved $2,275,310.14 CDBG roadway improvement contract to Davis Concrete (unanimous)
- Approved settlement of civil litigation case #23 CV 13880 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding the sale and redevelopment of city-owned residential and commercial properties. The body will also review business license hardship agreements and a proposal for professional audit services.
- Sale and redevelopment of city-owned residential properties via the APAP program
- Option agreement for city-owned commercial property at 1453 Western Avenue
- Business license hardship agreements for MTP Holding Enterprise, Inc (2205 S. Halsted Street) and R&M Realty, LLC (276 West 1474 Street)
- Sale of surplus vacant lots at 45 West 147 Place and 1660 Campbell Avenue
- Proposal for professional audit services for fiscal year ending April 30, 2025
The council unanimously approved the meeting minutes and a $1,993,529.51 bill package. It also approved several property sale and redevelopment agreements, two business‑license hardship agreements, a professional audit services contract, and a settlement of civil litigation.
- Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved bills totaling $1,993,529.51 (unanimous)
- Approved Omnibus Resolution #2025‑50 for sale/redevelopment of city‑owned residential properties (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2025‑51 to sell/redevelop commercial property at 1453 Western Avenue (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2025‑52 business‑license hardship for MTP Holding Enterprise, Inc. at 2205 S. Halsted St (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2025‑54 sale of vacant lot at 45 W. 14th Place via Lot Next Door program (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2025‑56 professional audit services contract, reducing three‑year cost to $270,000 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2025‑57 settlement of civil litigation case #2024 L 003252 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Chicago Heights City Council will consider an economic incentive agreement with JROARO, LLC for redeveloping the Morgan LI Warehouse at 1001 Washington Street in the East Lincoln Highway TIF District. Other agenda items include amending the city code to prohibit public urination or defecation, approving a collective bargaining agreement with police detention aides, and authorizing bids for the State Street water main replacement project. The council will also vote on selling city-owned residential properties via the APAP program and a commercial property at 1208 Halsted Street, plus an option extension with DataWatt Energy for surplus industrial land at 600 East Sauk Trail. An executive session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation, personnel matters, and land disposition.
- Ordinance #2025-10 amending line items in the city's appropriation ordinance for FY 2024-2025
- Ordinance #2025-14 adding Chapter 30 prohibition on public urination or defecation
- Resolution #2025-43 economic incentive agreement with JROARO, LLC for redevelopment at 1001 Washington Street (East Lincoln Highway TIF District)
- Resolution #2025-46 collective bargaining agreement with Illinois Fraternal Order of Police for police detention aides
- Resolution #2025-47 extension of option agreement with DataWatt Energy, LLC for surplus industrial land at 600 East Sauk Trail
The Chicago Heights City Council approved a series of ordinances and resolutions, including an economic incentive agreement with JROARO, LLC to redevelop the Morgan Li Warehouse at 1001 Washington Street. The council also approved the sale and redevelopment of several city‑owned properties, a collective bargaining agreement for police detention aides, and a $3.3 million water main replacement project on State Street. All motions carried with six votes in favor and none against.
- Approved economic incentive agreement with JROARO, LLC for Morgan Li Warehouse redevelopment (6-0)
- Approved omnibus resolution to sell and redevelop city‑owned residential properties via APAP program (6-0)
- Approved sale and redevelopment agreement for 1208 Halsted Street to 303 State Street, LLC (6-0)
- Approved collective bargaining agreement with Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council for police detention aides (6-0)
- Approved extension of option agreement with DataWatt Energy, LLC for surplus vacant industrial land at 600 East Sauk Trail (6-0)
- Approved city clerk notice seeking bids for State Street water main replacement project, estimated $3.3 million (6-0)
- Approved ordinance amending Chapter 30 to prohibit public urination or defecation (6-0)
- Approved ordinance amending line items in the city’s appropriation ordinance for FY 2024‑2025 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Chicago Heights City Council will vote on several resolutions including purchasing a used fire pumper truck from Donley Safety, Inc., approving a 2025 pavement restoration agreement with J.J. Newell Concrete, and authorizing the 2025 MFT roadway improvement project on Otto Boulevard/Vincennes Avenue. The council will also consider an ordinance to amend Chapter 30 of the city code to prohibit the possession or use of fireworks. Other agenda items include a deed in lieu of foreclosure for commercial property at 225 West Joe Orr Road, a business license hardship agreement for La Loma Grocery, and tax classification renewals for industrial and commercial properties.
- Purchase of a used fire pumper truck from Donley Safety, Inc. (Resolution #2025-35)
- 2025 Pavement Restoration Program agreement with J.J. Newell Concrete (Resolution #2025-36)
- 2025 MFT Roadway Improvement Project in the Otto Boulevard/Vincennes Avenue/14th-17th Street area (Resolution #2025-37)
- Deed in lieu of foreclosure for commercial property at 225 West Joe Orr Road (former U.S. Bank) (Resolution #2025-38)
- Ordinance amending Chapter 30 to prohibit fireworks possession or use (Ordinance #2025-9)
The Chicago Heights City Council approved $2,055,898.46 in bills and a series of resolutions covering a fire pumper purchase, pavement restoration, roadway improvement, property acquisition, tax classification renewals, and a fireworks ordinance amendment. All motions passed unanimously with six members voting aye and no nays.
- Approved $2,055,898.46 bills (6-0)
- Approved $105,000 purchase of a used fire pumper truck (6-0)
- Approved $106,500 agreement with J.J. Newell Concrete for pavement restoration (6-0)
- Approved $1,995,307.56 roadway improvement project on Otto Blvd/Vincennes Ave (6-0)
- Approved deed-in-lieu acquisition of 225 West Joe Orr Road property (6-0)
- Approved business license hardship agreement for 164 Street Property, LLC (6-0)
- Approved sale of city‑owned residential property at 260 W. 16th Street (6-0)
- Approved amendment prohibiting possession or use of fireworks (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will consider several resolutions related to property transactions and public safety. Among them are agreements to induce sale and redevelopment of surplus city-owned properties at 1715 Western Ave, 214 and 240 East 22nd Street, and a license agreement for a lot at 1441 Emerald Ave. Also on the agenda are authorizing a deed in lieu of foreclosure for commercial property at 1453 Western Ave, approving inter-governmental agreements for the FY2022 & FY2023 Justice Assistance Grant, and amending the Fire Prevention Code.
- Resolution #2025-21: Approving agreement to induce sale/redevelopment of city-owned surplus property at 1715 Western Ave (tabled from Feb 19)
- Resolution #2025-22: Approving license agreement with 'Respond Now' for use of surplus lot at 1441 Emerald Ave (tabled from Feb 19)
- Resolution #2025-32: Approving agreements to induce sale/redevelopment of surplus residential properties at 214 and 240 East 22nd Street
- Resolution #2025-33: Authorizing deed in lieu of foreclosure for commercial property at 1453 Western Ave (former 'Sharks')
- Resolution #2025-34: Approving inter-governmental agreements for FY2022 & FY2023 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program award
The Chicago Heights City Council unanimously approved several resolutions, including the sale and redevelopment of surplus residential properties at 214 East 22nd Street and 240 East 22nd Street. It also approved agreements for other surplus commercial properties, a license agreement for a lot at 1441 Emerald Avenue, and an ordinance updating the fire prevention code. All motions carried with all present members voting aye.
- Approved resolution to sell and redevelop 1715 Western Avenue commercial property (unanimous)
- Approved license agreement with Respond Now for 1441 Emerald Avenue lot (unanimous)
- Approved omnibus resolution to sell and redevelop 214 East 22nd St and 240 East 22nd St residential properties (unanimous)
- Approved deed-in-lieu agreement for 1453 Western Avenue commercial property (unanimous)
- Approved intergovernmental agreements for FY2022 & FY2023 Justice Assistance Grant program (unanimous)
- Approved ordinance amending Chapter 15 Fire Prevention Code to 2018 standards (unanimous)
- Approved bills totaling $774,707.16 and ACH wire transfers of $444,839.22 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the March 19, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Chicago Heights City Council held a public hearing to receive comment on a project plan and preliminary environmental impact determination for an IEPA loan to address lead water service lines. In the regular meeting that followed, the council considered resolutions to authorize the sale of city-owned surplus residential properties via the APAP program, the sale of a commercial property at 560 & 570 West Lincoln Highway and 574 W. 147th Place, and applications for a CDBG roadway improvement project and a grant project. The council also administered the oath of office to six new police officers and three new firefighters.
- Public hearing on lead water service lines and IEPA Public Water Supply Loan application
- Resolution #2025-27: Approving agreements to induce sale and redevelopment of city-owned surplus residential properties via APAP program
- Resolution #2025-28: Approving sale of city-owned commercial property at 560 & 570 West Lincoln Highway and 574 W. 147th Place
- Resolution #2025-30: Approving CDBG roadway improvement project for Union Avenue & Parkside Avenue area
- Oath of office for new police officers (Mark Abercrombie, Matthew Frank, Lyzerax Hill, Adam Jones, Jackson Lingle, Jack Simon) and firefighters (Benjamin Daly, Joseph Braasch, Troy Meyer)
The council approved several resolutions, including the sale of two abandoned residential properties and the sale and redevelopment of a commercial site at 560 & 570 West Lincoln Highway and 574 W. 147 Place. It also approved a business‑license hardship agreement for Two Amigos Autobody and funding applications for roadway improvements and the Invest in Cook grant. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved minutes of the March 5, 2025 meeting (7-0)
- Approved bills in the amount of $1,734,342.04 (7-0)
- Approved resolution #2025‑27 to sell surplus residential properties (7-0)
- Approved resolution #2025‑28 to sell and redevelop 560 & 570 West Lincoln Highway and 574 W. 147 Place (7-0)
- Approved resolution #2025‑29 business‑license hardship agreement for Two Amigos Autobody (7-0)
- Approved resolution #2025‑30 CDBG roadway improvement project for Union Ave & Parkside Ave (7-0)
- Approved resolution #2025‑31 Invest in Cook grant application (7-0)
- Approved oath of office for new police officers and firefighters (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council is considering two ordinances: one to create a municipal grocery retailers tax and service occupation tax, and another to amend business license and fee chapters. Resolutions include a tax classification incentive for 95 West Joe Orr Road, approval of a sale of surplus city property at 1313 Chicago Road via the APAP program, and bid award for the Ward 3 sewer point repair project. The council may also enter closed session to discuss litigation, personnel, or land disposition, including a proposed settlement in two civil cases.
- Ordinance #2025-6: Implementing a municipal grocery retailers tax and grocery service occupation tax
- Ordinance #2025-7: Amending business license and fee chapters (26 & 31)
- Resolution #2025-23: Cook County Class 7(d) tax classification for 95 West Joe Orr Road (Matanky Realty Group)
- Resolution #2025-24: Sale and redevelopment of city-owned surplus property at 1313 Chicago Road via APAP program
- Resolution #2025-26: Settlement of civil litigation (cases 2023 L 006295 & 22 WC 17501)
The Chicago Heights City Council approved an ordinance implementing a municipal grocery retailers' tax and grocery service occupation tax, effective January 2026, to replace the state's eliminated taxes with no net increase to residents. It also approved an ordinance updating business license fees, including a $200 general business license fee and a $50 non-refundable application fee. The council approved resolutions for a Cook County Class 7(d) tax classification for the Country Squire grocery store at 95 West Joe Orr Road, an agreement to sell city-owned surplus property at 1313 Chicago Road, a bid award for the Ward 3 sewer point repair project, and a settlement of civil litigation cases.
- Approved minutes of the February 19, 2025 meeting.
- Approved bills of $1,088,559.43 and ACH/wire transfers of $308,329.25.
- Approved Ordinance #2025-6 implementing a municipal grocery retailers' tax and grocery service occupation tax.
- Approved Ordinance #2025-7 updating business license fees, including a $200 general license fee and $50 non-refundable application fee.
- Approved Resolution #2025-23S for a Cook County Class 7(d) tax classification for the property at 95 West Joe Orr Road.
- Approved Resolution #2025-24 to induce the sale and redevelopment of city-owned property at 1313 Chicago Road.
- Approved Resolution #2025-25 awarding a bid to M & J Underground for the Ward 3 sewer point repair project in the amount of $91,681.97.
- Approved Resolution #2025-26 settling civil litigation cases 2023 L 006295 and 22 WC 17501.
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will vote on ordinances regarding a water storage tank painting project and a special use permit for an automobile recycling facility. The body will also review bid awards for sewer cleaning projects and agreements for city-owned property.
- Ordinance to participate in IEPA Public Water Supply Loan Program for water storage tank painting
- Special use permit for American Star Logistics at 499 East 1674 Street
- Bid award for CDBG sewer cleaning and televising at Barbara Lane / Piacenti Lane
- Bid award for 2025 sewer cleaning and televising at Otto Boulevard / Vincennes Avenue
- Sale and redevelopment agreement for city-owned property at 1715 Western Avenue
The council approved an ordinance to participate in the IEPA loan program for a $6.5 million water tank painting project, a special use permit for American Star Logistics, and two sewer cleaning bid awards to National Power Rodding. Two resolutions were tabled pending additional documentation. All votes were unanimous, with Alderman Perez absent.
- Approved ordinance authorizing participation in IEPA loan program for $6.5M water tank painting project (6-0)
- Approved special use permit for American Star Logistics at 499 East 16th Street (6-0)
- Approved bid award of $123,511 to National Power Rodding for CDBG sewer cleaning project (6-0)
- Approved bid award of $95,868 to National Power Rodding for 2025 sewer cleaning project (6-0)
- Tabled resolution for sale/redevelopment of 1715 Western Avenue (6-0)
- Tabled license agreement with Respond Now for 1441 Emerald Avenue (6-0)
- Approved bills totaling $2,434,739.09 (5-0)
- Approved minutes of February 5, 2025 (4-0, 1 abstention)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a major variance for a multi-family residential project at 1314-1330 Wentworth Avenue, approval of the 2025 roadway improvement program, employee health insurance renewal, bid awards for sidewalk improvements and street light projects, and a settlement of civil litigation. A closed session is also scheduled for pending litigation, personnel, and city-owned land matters.
- Ordinance #2025-3: Major variance for multi-family project at 1314-1330 Wentworth Avenue (Housing Authority of Cook County)
- Resolution #2025-13: Engineering services contract with Hoh Group for 2025 Roadway Improvement Program
- Resolution #2025-14: City employees' 2025 health insurance premium and policy renewal
- Resolution #2025-15: Bid award for 2024 Sidewalk Improvement Program (MFT)
- Resolution #2025-16 and #2025-17: Street light removal/installation and purchase of decorative lights on Otto Boulevard (1400-1600 block)
The Chicago Heights City Council approved all agenda items unanimously (4-0, with three aldermen absent). Key actions included approving February 2025 bills and ACH/wire payments, reserving $3.4M in bonding authority for industrial development, granting a major variance for a multi-family project at 1314-1330 Wentworth Avenue, and awarding contracts for engineering, health insurance, sidewalk improvements, and street lighting. The council also approved a settlement for civil litigation case #21 WC 005727.
- Approved February 2025 bills ($755,283.01) and ACH/wire payments ($2,476,032.32) (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance #2025-2 reserving $3,403,920 in private activity bond volume cap (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance #2025-30 granting major variance for rear setback at 1314-1330 Wentworth Ave (4-0)
- Approved Resolution #2025-13 for HOH Group engineering services ($58,820) for 2025 roadway program (4-0)
- Approved Resolution #2025-14 for BCBS health insurance renewal ($1,060,239) (4-0)
- Approved Resolution #2025-15 awarding sidewalk bid to Davis Construction ($530,370.40) (4-0)
- Approved Resolution #2025-16 for Meade Electric street pole lights ($233,080) (4-0)
- Approved Resolution #2025-17 for Crescent Electric decorative lights ($132,054) (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will vote on several redevelopment agreements and infrastructure projects. Discussions include the purchase of police surveillance equipment and the demolition of a city-owned industrial building.
- Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for police LPR surveillance cameras
- Demolition of city-owned vacant industrial building at 1655 Union Avenue
- Amendment to redevelopment and purchase/sale agreement with Buddy Bear Car Wash
- Change order for water main improvements at 11th & Washington Streets and 12th Street & McKinley Avenue
- Rejection of bids for 2024 Sidewalk Improvement Project and authorization to re-let bids
The Chicago Heights City Council held a special meeting on January 22, 2025, and approved all items on the agenda. Key actions included approving a $124,100 demolition contract for a vacant industrial building, purchasing and installing police LPR surveillance cameras for $57,150, and ratifying a $114,416.43 change order for water main improvements. The council also approved several resolutions related to property redevelopment, tax classifications, and a meeting schedule for 2025. All votes were unanimous with no nays or abstentions.
- Approved amendment to Buddy Bear Car Wash redevelopment agreement (7-0)
- Approved APAP program agreement for 1918 Ashland Avenue rehab (7-0)
- Approved Cook County Class 8 renewal for 301 South Halsted Street (7-0)
- Approved $124,100 demolition proposal for 1655 Union Avenue (7-0)
- Approved 2025 City Council meeting schedule (7-0)
- Approved $114,416.43 change order for water main projects (7-0)
- Approved Cook County Class 8 renewal for K & S Tire (7-0)
- Rejected sidewalk project bids and authorized rebid (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council
This special meeting of the Chicago Heights City Council will consider several resolutions and an ordinance. Key items include the sale and redevelopment of city-owned vacant lots in the 1300 block of Portland and Fifth Avenues for residential development, an amendment to the Buddy Bear Car Wash agreement, and a proposal for additional police surveillance cameras from Minuteman. The council will also vote on establishing a Local Disaster Relief Fund.
- Ordinance establishing a Local Disaster Relief Fund by amending Chapter 12 of the city code
- Resolution approving sale and redevelopment of city-owned vacant lots in the 1300 block of Portland and Fifth Avenues for residential development
- Resolution amending the redevelopment and purchase/sale agreement with Buddy Bear Car Wash
- Omnibus resolution for sale and redevelopment of city-owned residential properties under the APAP program
- Resolution approving purchase of additional police surveillance cameras and equipment from Minuteman (tabled from December 18, 2024)
The Chicago Heights City Council approved an ordinance establishing a Local Disaster Relief Fund with $50,000 revolving, offering $5,000 per family and $10,000 per building for fire victims. They also approved a resolution to induce sale and redevelopment of city-owned vacant lots for residential development, and approved the purchase of additional police surveillance cameras. Two resolutions were tabled: one regarding Buddy Bear Car Wash and another correcting a grant date misnomer.
- Approved bills of $1,814,778.55 and ACH/wire transfers of $3,147,138.41 (6-0)
- Approved ordinance establishing Local Disaster Relief Fund with $50,000 revolving amount (6-0)
- Approved resolution for sale/redevelopment of vacant lots on 1300 block of Portland and Fifth Avenues (6-0)
- Tabled resolution for Buddy Bear Car Wash agreement amendment (6-0)
- Approved omnibus resolution for APAP program property sales (6-0)
- Tabled resolution to correct HAF HR grant date misnomer (6-0)
- Approved purchase of additional police surveillance cameras (6-0)