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 "city": "New Lenox",
 "state": "Illinois",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-06",
 "upcoming": [
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   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Plan Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-627",
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   "source": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Zoning Board of Appeals to consider approval of prior meeting minutes",
   "summary": "The New Lenox Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting with standard agenda items including call to order, roll call, approval of minutes from June 16, 2026, old and new business, and public comments. No specific public hearings or substantive items are listed on the agenda.",
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   "source": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Board to consider creating new Class D2 liquor license for Fresha Café",
   "summary": "The Board will hold a first reading of an ordinance creating a new Class D2 liquor license for Fresha Café, and consider a resolution authorizing an addendum to the agreement with Homewood Disposal. Other business includes first reading of an ordinance amending traffic and vehicle code, and approval of an agreement for radios and equipment for Crossroads Sports Complex. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as a police department vehicle purchase, a lease agreement with the Chamber of Commerce, and a contract for Comcast fiber service at the WRRF.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to consider minutes only, no new appeals",
   "summary": "This Zoning Board of Appeals meeting is entirely procedural, with no public hearings or substantive items listed. The board will consider approval of minutes from a previous meeting and may take up old or new business if any arises. Public comment will be heard.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-624",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Plan Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-623",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Board of Trustees",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-622",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Board to enter executive session on personnel, litigation, land acquisitions",
   "summary": "The agenda is purely procedural, consisting of routine items such as call to order, pledge, roll call, public comment, and an executive session for personnel, litigation, and land acquisitions. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed for open session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-625",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Board to consider annexation and rezoning of Cedar Pointe development",
   "summary": "The Village Board will hold a public hearing and consider first readings of ordinances to annex, rezone, and approve a preliminary P.U.D. plat for the Cedar Pointe property. Other major items include site plan approvals for a Hilton Home2 Suites/Hampton Inn hotel and a commercial property at 21750 Moni Drive, as well as a consent agenda with routine liquor licenses, equipment purchases, and contract awards. Several resolutions demand payment of letters of credit for subdivisions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-621",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-620",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-620",
   "source": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Plan Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-619",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-619",
   "source": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-617",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-617",
   "source": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Plan Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-616",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-616",
   "source": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Village board to consider IEPA loan for WRRF Phase 1B1, sports complex upgrades",
   "summary": "The Village Board will vote on an ordinance authorizing a loan from the IEPA Water Pollution Control Loan Program for the WRRF Phase 1B1 project. Trustees will also consider multiple proposals including HVAC replacements, water main replacement engineering, and several sports complex improvements. A resolution to waive competitive bidding for the Crossroads Fieldhouse early work package is on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-618",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-618",
   "source": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Board to consider borrowing from IEPA for WRRF Phase 1B1",
   "summary": "The Village Board will consider a first reading of an ordinance to borrow funds from the IEPA for the Water Reclamation Facility Phase 1B1 project. Also up for first reading is an ordinance to amend the municipal code for resident-only parking. The consent agenda includes routine items such as a special use for the Crossroads Sports Complex PUD and the establishment of a Special Service Area for Spencer Meadows. Multiple purchases and contracts for public works equipment and services are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-615",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-615",
   "source": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Plan Commission",
   "headline": "May 5, 2026 Plan Commission/ZBA meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Village of New Lenox Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for May 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. was cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is set for May 19, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at New Lenox Village Hall, 1 Veterans Parkway.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-614",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Police Pension Board",
   "headline": "Police Pension Board to vote on membership application, military service purchase",
   "summary": "The board will consider an application for membership from Jennifer A. Lee and a request from James Hansen to purchase military service credit. It will also approve disbursements totaling $5,375.74 for legal and accounting services, review financial reports, and discuss old business including updates on break in service and a disabled officer exam. A closed session may be held.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-612",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Board to consider rezoning for Cherry Hill Laraway development",
   "summary": "The Village Board will hold a public hearing on annexation at 109 Williams Street and consider a second reading of a rezoning and development agreement for Cherry Hill Laraway LLC at Laraway and Gougar Roads. Multiple items related to the Crossroads Sports Complex, including a special use PUD plat and a design-build agreement for a fieldhouse, are also on the agenda. The consent agenda includes routine items such as zoning amendments for hotels and a water well prohibition ordinance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-613",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04272026-613",
   "source": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Plan Commission",
   "headline": "April 21 Plan Commission/ZBA meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Village of New Lenox Plan Commission/ZBA meeting scheduled for April 21, 2026 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-611",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Board of Trustees",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-609",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Board to consider FY 2026-2027 budget adoption and Spencer Meadows PUD",
   "summary": "The Board will hold a public hearing on the FY 2026-2027 budget, then vote on a resolution to adopt it and another to amend the current year's budget. Other major items include second-reading approval of a special use for the Spencer Meadows final PUD plat, first readings on prohibiting potable water wells in a limited area and on new hotel zoning criteria, and a construction contract for a water main extension at Pete's Fresh Market.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-608",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-608",
   "source": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04072026-607",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04072026-607",
   "source": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Plan Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04072026-606",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04072026-606",
   "source": "https://www.newlenox.net/AgendaCenter"
  }
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