{
 "city": "River Grove",
 "state": "Illinois",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rivergroveil.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Finance & Economic Development Committee",
   "headline": "Finance/Economic Development Committee meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Finance/Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-652",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Village Board Meetings",
   "headline": "Board will vote on $806,451.60 contract for Maple, Herrick and Oak Street improvements",
   "summary": "The River Grove Village Board will consider five resolutions, including contracts for a Korean War memorial monument, an asphalt paving project on Maple, Herrick and Oak Streets, monthly IT services, and an energy‑efficient street‑light replacement. Two ordinances will be voted on: one limiting Class C liquor licenses to one and another creating a restaurant build‑out reimbursement grant for the Grand/Thatcher redevelopment area. The board will also approve payment of village bills and discuss various personnel, property and litigation matters in a closed executive session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-653",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Finance & Economic Development Committee",
   "headline": "Finance committee to review light fixture replacement quote and contract renewals",
   "summary": "The River Grove Finance/Economic Development Committee will meet to review a quote for replacement of Cobra Head Light Fixtures and consider renewing a Strategic Project Management contract. Other items include changes to Illinois Funds designations, hiring a facilities planning consultant, and updating the Facade Improvement Program. The agenda lists these topics for discussion; no votes or decisions are recorded.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-650",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Village Board Meetings",
   "headline": "Village Board to vote on $425K cost reduction for Des Plaines River Trail engineering",
   "summary": "The River Grove Village Board will vote on four resolutions, including a $425,000 reduction in a contract with Christopher B. Burke Engineering for the Des Plaines River Trail improvements, and a six-month extension of an economic development services agreement. The board will also approve minutes, pay bills, and go into closed session to discuss employee compensation, real estate, and litigation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-651",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-05",
   "body": "License & Ordinance Committee",
   "headline": "License & Ordinance Committee meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The License and Ordinance Committee meeting scheduled for June 5, 2026, has been cancelled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06052026-649",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Village Board Meetings",
   "headline": "Board to vote on $767,768 roof repair contract for Public Works",
   "summary": "The Village Board will vote on two resolutions: a $767,768 roofing contract with Garland/DBS for the Public Works Department roof, and a $130.95/hour temporary accountant services agreement with MGT Impact Solutions. It will also consider an ordinance adding general pest control regulations to the village code. The board may enter closed session to discuss employee compensation, property, litigation, and security matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-648",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-648",
   "source": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Finance & Economic Development Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee meeting scheduled for May 18 cancelled",
   "summary": "The May 18, 2026 meeting of the Village of River Grove Finance/Economic Development Committee has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-647",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Finance & Economic Development Committee",
   "headline": "Committee reviews $1.4M lease for police, fire, and public works vehicles",
   "summary": "The Finance/Economic Development Committee is reviewing quotes for the Public Works Building Roof Project, a 5-year $1,400,000 lease with Wintrust Bank for rolling stock in Police, Fire, and Public Works departments, a quote to repair the Korean War Memorial, the Facade Improvement Program, and matters related to Veterans Park District. No votes are scheduled; these are items for discussion and review.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-644",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Village Board Meetings",
   "headline": "Board to vote on $1.4M lease, EMS fee hike, sewer lining contracts",
   "summary": "The River Grove Village Board will vote on several resolutions, including a $1.4 million lease with Wintrust Bank for capital items, an adjustment to emergency medical services fees effective June 1, 2026, and reject all bids for the 2026 sewer lining project due to costs exceeding budget, then award an emergency contract to Hoerr Construction for $401,760. Also up for votes are multiple street resurfacing contracts and a change order for lead service line replacement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-645",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-645",
   "source": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Village Board Meetings",
   "headline": "Board to award $108,711 sewer cleaning contract, consider housing authority resolution",
   "summary": "The River Grove Village Board will vote on several resolutions including a $108,711 sewer cleaning and video project award, a resolution supporting a municipal housing authority, and an ordinance setting the number of Class A retail liquor licenses at nine. The board will also consider purchases of equipment such as a scissor lift, mower, and HVAC unit, and authorize payment of village bills. An executive session is planned to discuss personnel, salary schedules, property, litigation, and security.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-643",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04202026-643",
   "source": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Finance & Economic Development Committee",
   "headline": "River Grove Finance/Economic Development Committee meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Finance/Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for April 20, 2026, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-642",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-10",
   "body": "License & Ordinance Committee",
   "headline": "Committee will review business license fees, unlicensed firms, pest ordinances",
   "summary": "The License and Ordinance Committee will consider updates to business license fee structures and address any outdated ordinances. It will also discuss how to handle businesses operating without a required license. Additionally, the committee will review the village’s pest control ordinances.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04102026-641",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "Village Board Meetings",
   "headline": "Village Board to consider traffic signal modernization for Thatcher Woods Shopping Center",
   "summary": "The Village Board will discuss agreements and funding with the Illinois Department of Transportation for traffic signal updates. The board will also address local maintenance of state highways for 2026 and 2027.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04062026-640",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04062026-640",
   "source": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "Finance & Economic Development Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee to review sewer lining contract and 2026 municipal lease",
   "summary": "The Finance/Economic Development Committee will review several procurement items and financial planning. Discussions include a potential sewer lining contract and preliminary figures for a 2026 municipal lease.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04062026-639",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "Finance & Economic Development Committee",
   "headline": "Finance & Economic Development Committee meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The meeting scheduled for March 16, 2026, has been cancelled. No other business items were listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03162026-637",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "Village Board Meetings",
   "headline": "Board approves $996,256 lead water service line replacement contract",
   "summary": "The River Grove Village Board will vote on two contract awards: a $996,256 contract to Millennium Contracting for lead water service line replacement on Oak Street, Maple Street, and Thatcher Avenue; and a $586,387.50 contract to Triggi Construction for reconstruction of the Village Hall green parking lot at 2621 N. Thatcher Avenue, funded by an MWRDGC grant and Grand Avenue TIF. The board will also adopt Ordinance 2026‑02 to allocate $249,1214.69 from Grand‑Thatcher TIF revenues to the parking lot project. Additional items include authorizing payment of village bills and a closed executive session on personnel, salary, real‑property, litigation, and safety matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03162026-638",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03162026-638",
   "source": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "Village Board Meetings",
   "headline": "Village Board to vote on road projects and a $500,000 grant application",
   "summary": "The Village Board will consider several infrastructure contracts and a federal grant application for road improvements. The board will also address a pending zoning ordinance regarding temporary signs and authorize the purchase of road salt.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03022026-635",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03022026-635",
   "source": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "Finance & Economic Development Committee",
   "headline": "Finance committee meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Finance & Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for March 2, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were listed for discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03022026-636",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-06",
   "body": "License & Ordinance Committee",
   "headline": "Amendment to temporary sign rules limits window signs and feather flags",
   "summary": "The License & Ordinance Committee will discuss old business concerning temporary sign regulations. The discussion centers on Ordinance No. 2025-27, which amends Zoning Code Section 6-13-7 to set limits on window signs and feather flags. The committee will consider the proposed text amendments outlined in Case No. 2025-ZBA-04.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02062026-632",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "Finance & Economic Development Committee",
   "headline": "Committee will review the procurement ordinance for budget items over $10,000",
   "summary": "The River Grove Finance/Economic Development Committee will discuss four agenda items. They will review an invoice for fire department software, examine the current procurement ordinance as it applies to budgeted items exceeding $10,000, receive an update on the fire department rehabilitation project, and get a status update on village‑wide projects. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02022026-633",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "Village Board Meetings",
   "headline": "Village Board to consider zoning changes and finance director services",
   "summary": "The Village Board will discuss amendments to the zoning code regarding temporary signs and indoor entertainment uses. The board is also deciding on several contracts, including finance services and fire department software.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02022026-634",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02022026-634",
   "source": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-13",
   "body": "Zoning Board Meetings",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01132026-631",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-05",
   "body": "Village Board Meetings",
   "headline": "Board will approve a professional services agreement for economic development in the TIF",
   "summary": "The Village Board will vote on Resolution 2026‑R‑01 to approve a professional services agreement with Strategic Project Management of Oak Brook for economic development services in the Grand/Thatcher TIF District. The board will also consider two ordinance amendments—Ordinance 2025‑27 on temporary sign regulations and Ordinance 2025‑28 adding indoor entertainment and recreation as special uses in manufacturing districts—scheduled for a Zoning Board of Appeals hearing on January 13. Additional items include authorizing payment of village bills and confirming the President’s mayoral appointments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052026-629",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01052026-629",
   "source": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-05",
   "body": "Finance & Economic Development Committee",
   "headline": "Review contract with Strategic Project Management for village economic development services",
   "summary": "The Finance/Economic Development Committee will consider a purchase of a Taser 10 device, discuss ordering equipment for new police squads, and review a professional services agreement with Strategic Project Management to provide economic development services. These items are slated for discussion at the January 5, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01052026-628",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.rivergroveil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}