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Lemont public meetings in 2025

47 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Village Board Committee of the Whole Meeting

Village to consider village-wide fiber broadband license with Clearwave Fiber

The Village Board Committee of the Whole will discuss four items: parking considerations at the Warner Ave Township Building, Case 2025-24 regarding the Lemont Fire Protection District station, a village-wide fiber broadband installation license agreement with Clearwave Fiber, and the Smith Road Area Corridor Study. No votes are scheduled; all items are discussions. The board will also enter executive session for real estate, litigation, personnel, collective bargaining, and sale or lease of real estate.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

Village Board Meeting

Board to set public hearing for Main & Maley redevelopment project area

The Lemont Village Board will meet to set a public hearing date for the proposed Main & Maley redevelopment project area, vote on a fence height variation for the Oak Tree Homeowner Association, and adopt the ADA Transition Plan for public sidewalks. The board will also approve professional service agreements with HR Green for water main improvements and stormwater separator design, along with consent items including custodial services.

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Thu Dec 4, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

Public hearings on Fire Station 1 PUD and Grand Prairie Water facility

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two proposed developments: a planned unit development for Lemont Fire Protection District Station 1 (Case 2025-24) and a pumping and water storage facility for the Grand Prairie Water Commission (Case 2025-25). No action items are listed on the agenda.

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Mon Nov 24, 2025

Village Board Meeting

Village Board to consider FY2025-2026 tax levy ordinance

The board will vote on consent agenda items including the annual tax levy for FY2025-2026, multiple tax abatements for bond debt service, and a budget amendment. Also up for votes are a special use permit for a contractor office at 113 Holmes Street and a zoning variation for garage access at 700 Czacki Street.

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Fri Nov 21, 2025

Lemont Environmental Advisory Commission

Air quality data presentation and CITGO/IEPA questions gathering

The Lemont Environmental Advisory Commission will select a new secretary/vice chair and present publicly available air quality data in a more understandable format. They will gather written questions from citizens to relay to CITGO and the IEPA for educational workshops scheduled in December 2025 and throughout 2026. The meeting includes up to 30 minutes of public comment.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025

Art & Culture Commission

Commission to discuss 2026 Art Walk, 501c3 status

The Art & Culture Commission will introduce new members, review October minutes, and hear finance and committee reports. Ongoing business includes an update on the 501c3 application via Lawyers for the Creative Arts and planning for the Pollyanna event. New business involves discussing a downtown Art Walk for 2026 and a holiday appreciation dinner.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

Village Board Committee of the Whole Meeting

Village Board will discuss FY2025‑2026 Budget Amendment #2

The Lemont Village Board Committee of the Whole will discuss the FY2025‑2026 Budget Amendment #2. It will also consider several development cases, including a rezoning and annexation for 13100 Main Street and a preliminary and final PUD/Plat for 609 Illinois Street townhomes. Additional items include minor amendments to the Lemont Building Codes and codification of recent state law changes in Municipal Code Chapters 2.44 and 2.08.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission to consider annexation and rezoning of 13100 Main Street

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on five cases, including a special use, a fence variation, a townhome PUD, a garage variation, and an annexation and rezoning. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, chairman's comments, action items, general discussion, and audience participation.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

Village Board Meeting

Truth in Taxation public hearing for 2025 property tax levy

The Lemont Village Board will hold a Truth in Taxation public hearing on the proposed 2025 property tax levy, consider an ordinance amending the grocery retailer's occupation tax (O-41-25), and act on a consent agenda including a plat of dedication at Gordon Lane/132nd Street, a bond release for Marble Landing, and a liquor license amendment for a Class A-3 license (Dams on Canal).

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Liquor Control Review Board

Liquor Board to preview and deliberate on Dams on Canal

The Liquor Control Review Board will hold a meeting with a preview of 'Dams on Canal,' followed by deliberation and decision. No other substantive items are listed. The agenda is otherwise procedural with call to order, roll call, old and new business, and adjournment.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025

Village Board Meeting

Village Board to consider PUD approval for Silver Cross Medical Office redevelopment

The Village Board will vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including land use approvals and infrastructure contracts. The meeting includes a tribute to Barbara Buschman and appointments for Village Commission members.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

Village Board Committee of the Whole Meeting

Village Board discusses 2025 property tax levy estimates

The Village Board will discuss the 2025 property tax levy estimates under the Truth in Taxation process, along with a presentation on the Police Pension tax levy request. Other items include reviews of the Silver Cross Redevelopment Planned Unit Development, the Copper Ridge West concept plan, and the Stephen Street Trail/Bike Bridge design. This is a discussion-only committee meeting; no final votes are taken.

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Fri Oct 17, 2025

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

Board to consider lateral hire for police department

The Lemont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold an organizational meeting to approve minutes from May 5, 2025, hear public comment, and receive the police chief's report. The main action item is the selection of a lateral hire for the police department.

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Wed Oct 15, 2025

Art & Culture Commission

Commission to discuss 501c3 update and Art Walk planning

The Art & Culture Commission will review September minutes, receive a finance report, and hear committee updates. Ongoing business includes a 501c3 update with an assigned lawyer, planning for upcoming exhibits at Pollyanna (Rob Moriarty/Ryan Hennebry and Gina/Michael Preski), the Art on the Green event with $61 donations, and Lemonsters Trick or Treating on October 25. New business features discussion of a downtown Art Walk.

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Wed Oct 8, 2025

Lemont Environmental Advisory Commission

Commission to discuss LUST site cleanup and brownfield development

The Lemont Environmental Advisory Commission will receive updates on the former AMOCO station LUST site and the Park District brownfield project. They will also discuss tree and plant matters, summarize the 2025 Recycling Event, and hear community concerns. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled; the agenda consists of reports and discussions.

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Thu Oct 2, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission to decide Silver Cross Redevelopment final PUD

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing for a special use permit at 113 Holmes and vote on the final planned unit development for the Silver Cross Redevelopment. Both items are the primary business of the meeting.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025

Village Board Meeting

Village Board to approve truck purchases and liquor license ordinance

The Village Board will consider approving the purchase of three trucks, an ordinance increasing liquor licenses, and a water main improvement contract. The meeting will also include a presentation on the annual financial report.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025

Village Board Committee of the Whole Meeting

Village to discuss rezoning, subdivision, and ADA sidewalk plan

The Lemont Village Board Committee of the Whole will discuss a rezoning case, a subdivision plat, UDO amendments, and an annexation agreement. The meeting also includes a public hearing on an Americans with Disabilities Act transition plan.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025

Liquor Control Review Board

Liquor Control Review Board to review The Club

The Liquor Control Review Board will meet to conduct a preview and deliberation regarding The Club. The board will determine decisions and instructions related to this item.

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Wed Sep 10, 2025

Art & Culture Commission

Lemont Art & Culture Commission reviews events, 501c3 status

The commission will approve August minutes and hear a finance report. Ongoing business includes updates on a 501c3 application, upcoming exhibitions at Pollyanna, Art on the Green on September 13, and Lemonsters Trick or Treating on October 25. New business introduces an Art Walk downtown.

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Wed Sep 10, 2025

Art & Culture Commission

Commission reviews exhibit schedule and Art on the Green plans

The Art & Culture Commission will approve July minutes, hear the finance report, and receive committee updates. Ongoing business includes a 501c3 application update, scheduling of the Pollyanna exhibition and other artists, and planning for Art on the Green and Lemonsters Trick or Treating. New business introduces a potential Art Walk downtown and discussion with Three Stories Book Store.

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Fri Sep 5, 2025

Lemont Environmental Advisory Commission

Lemont Environmental Advisory Commission to discuss LUST site and brownfield development

The Lemont Environmental Advisory Commission will hold a regular meeting, including approval of prior meeting minutes. They will hear updates on the Household Hazardous Waste program and regulatory matters. Old business includes discussion of the LUST site at the former AMOCO station and the Lemont Park District brownfield development. New business covers planning for the 2025 Recycling Event and addressing community concerns.

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Thu Sep 4, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission to hold hearings on rezoning and UDO amendments

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning and variation for 1115 Warner and amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The body will also consider an action item regarding the Bozych Subdivision.

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Thu Sep 4, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

Public hearings on two variation requests (East and Timberline)

The Lemont Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two variation applications: Case 2025-11 for 917 East and Case 2025-12 for 93 Timberline. After the hearings, the commission will address any action items and conduct general discussion before adjourning.

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Mon Aug 25, 2025

Village Board Meeting

Board to vote on zoning variations, vehicle purchases, tree contract

The Village Board will decide on two zoning variations (917 East and 93 Timberline Drive), authorize purchase and buildout of multiple emergency and police vehicles, award a contract for the 2025 Tree Replacement Program, and support grant applications for Safe Routes to School projects at Lemont High School and Central School. A proclamation honoring retiring Police Chief Marc Maton is also scheduled.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025

Village Board Committee of the Whole Meeting

Discussion of East Street property vacation and concept plan

The Lemont Village Board Committee of the Whole will hold a meeting to discuss several items. Topics include a storage barn at the Public Works Annex site, two case variations for 917 East and 93 Timberline Drive, a Davey Road disconnection request, and a property vacation and concept plan for East Street. No decisions are indicated; the agenda lists these as discussion items.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025

Village Board Meeting

Board to consider new grocery retailer occupation tax ordinance

The Lemont Village Board will vote on several agenda items, including routine approvals of minutes and disbursements, a resolution for an intergovernmental tax‑appeals agreement, and multiple ordinances and resolutions. The clerk's report contains an ordinance to amend Title 3 of the Municipal Code to implement a municipal grocery retailer occupation tax. Additional items include annexing specific parcels on Lemont Road, a consulting agreement for a TIF study, and contracts for a salt conveyor and sidewalk improvements.

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Wed Jul 30, 2025

Liquor Control Review Board

Board to preview two new liquor license applications

The Liquor Control Review Board will preview two new liquor license applicants: Tipsy Tails Mobile Bar and Capri Xpress Lemont. Following the previews, the board will deliberate and make decisions or provide instructions on the applications.

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Wed Jul 30, 2025

Art & Culture Commission

Art & Culture Commission discusses upcoming exhibitions and community events

The Art & Culture Commission is reviewing updates on its 501c3 application and planning several public events. The body is coordinating artist schedules for the Pollyanna gallery and organizing autumn activities.

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Wed Jul 30, 2025

Art & Culture Commission

Art & Culture Commission discusses upcoming exhibitions and events

The commission is reviewing updates on its 501c3 application and scheduling several art exhibitions. Members are discussing the Art on the Green event and a proposed downtown Art Walk.

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Wed Jul 30, 2025

Liquor Control Review Board

Board previews two new liquor license applicants

The Liquor Control Review Board will hold public previews for Wok’d and Capri Xpress Lemont, followed by deliberation and decision. The meeting covers new business related to liquor license applications.

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Mon Jul 28, 2025

Village Board Meeting

Board to appoint new police chief, vote on liquor licenses, variances

The Village Board will consider a consent agenda including amendments to the liquor code (adding Class H license and increasing mobile bar licenses) and a public camping ordinance. Notable items include the swearing-in of a new police chief, a zoning variance for 804 Warner Avenue, and professional services agreements for trail improvements and State Street resurfacing.

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Fri Jul 25, 2025

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

Police Commission to consider lateral hire selection

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold an organizational meeting to discuss routine matters including approval of May 5, 2025 minutes, a police chief's report, and public comment. The primary new business item is the selection of a lateral hire.

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Fri Jul 25, 2025

Lemont Environmental Advisory Commission

EAC to discuss LUST site status at former AMOCO station

The Lemont Environmental Advisory Commission will discuss updates on the Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) site at the former AMOCO station, as well as the Lemont Park District Brownfield Development. The commission will also review the 2025 Recycling Event and receive committee reports on the Household Hazardous Program and regulatory updates.

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Thu Jul 24, 2025

Lemont Environmental Advisory Commission

LEAC to weigh LUST site, brownfield, recycling event

The Lemont Environmental Advisory Commission will discuss updates on the Household Hazardous Waste Program, the status of the former AMOCO LUST site, the Lemont Park District Brownfield Development, and plans for the 2025 Recycling Event. The commission will also take up old agenda items and public comment.

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Tue Jul 22, 2025

Village Board Committee of the Whole Meeting

Village to discuss zoning changes, code enforcement, and industrial development

The Village Board Committee of the Whole will discuss a major Planned Unit Development amendment, a property variation request, and an intergovernmental agreement regarding tax appeal defense. The meeting also includes a public hearing on skateboard restrictions and a request to support a lease for propane facilities.

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Tue Jul 15, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

Public hearings on PUD amendment and Warner variations

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: Case 2023-12 (State Express Major PUD Amendment) and Case 2025-10 (804 Warner Variations). No action items or other substantive discussions are listed on the agenda.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025

Village Board Meeting

Village Board to consider salt dome project and purchase of Ford trucks

The Village Board will meet to review several resolutions including equipment purchases and infrastructure projects. The board is also considering an objection to a Will County zoning case in Romeoville.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025

Village Board Meeting

Village Board to consider budget amendments and police vehicle purchases

The Village Board will discuss updates to the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 operating budgets. The meeting includes votes on police vehicle procurement, liquor license increases, and property annexation.

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Wed Jun 18, 2025

Village Board Committee of the Whole Meeting

FY25 final budget amendment and FY26 budget discussed

The Village Board Committee of the Whole will discuss several items including a variation request for 210 Cass Street, a concept plan for Victorian Estates, an MOU with CMAP for site planning, TIF consulting services, and budget amendments for FY25 and FY26. No final votes will be taken at this discussion meeting.

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Fri Jun 13, 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

Hearings on certificates for patio, siding at two historic properties

The Lemont Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on two Certificate of Appropriateness applications: one for an additional patio and service walks at 311 Lemont Street, and another for siding and awning replacement at 410 Main Street. The commission will also discuss its short- and long-term goals. Routine items include approval of minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting and a chair's report.

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Mon Jun 9, 2025

Village Board Meeting

Board to consider Unified Development Ordinance amendment and infrastructure contracts

The Village Board will vote on consent agenda items including sale of surplus property, personnel manual amendments, and an intergovernmental agreement for the Independence Day celebration. Under the Clerk's Report, they will consider contracts for mowers, traffic signal design engineering for 131st & Derby Road, a corridor study for Smith Road, and an ordinance amending Title 17 (Unified Development Ordinance). The zoning code amendment is the most significant item.

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Thu Jun 5, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission to hold hearing for 210 Cass Street

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding variations for a property at 210 Cass Street. The remainder of the meeting consists of standard procedural items.

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Wed May 28, 2025

Lemont Environmental Advisory Commission

Commission to hear Fire Chief, discuss LUST site, recycling event

The Lemont Environmental Advisory Commission will discuss old business including the status of a former AMOCO station LUST site, the Lemont Park District Brownfield Development, and trees and plants. New business includes a presentation from the Fire Chief, community concerns, and the 2025 Recycling Event. The meeting is for discussion and updates; no final decisions are noted.

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Tue May 20, 2025

Village Board Committee of the Whole Meeting

Village board discusses annexation of 14633 Main Street

The Village Board Committee of the Whole will discuss multiple items including the annexation and rezoning of 14633 Main Street, amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, and a continuation of the municipal grocery tax. Also under discussion are the Stephen Street properties, a corridor study for 135th Street and Smith Road, downtown outdoor dining enhancements, and commission structure protocols. The meeting will include an executive session covering real estate acquisition, litigation, personnel, collective bargaining, and property sale or lease.

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Tue May 13, 2025

Art & Culture Commission

Art & Culture Commission to approve minutes and review event lineup

The commission will review and approve the April 2025 meeting minutes, hear a finance report, and receive committee updates. Ongoing business includes updates on the 501c3 application, IRS status, and several upcoming exhibits: the Pollyanna show through June 6, the Veteran Show June 6-July 24, and an exhibit by Rob Moriarty/Ryan Hennebry in September. Also discussed are the Art on the Green event on September 13 and Lemonsters Trick or Treating on October 25.

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Mon May 12, 2025

Village Board Meeting

Village Board approves salt, water meters, and bridge repair contracts

The Village Board will consider resolutions to approve contracts for salt, water meters, and engineering services for bridge repairs. The meeting also includes a report on the award of a contract for Derby Road bridge repairs.

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