Historic preservation in Illinois local government
What Illinois city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about historic preservation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
361 Illinois meetings since 2024 covered historic preservation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Illinois with the most historic preservation activity
- Edwardsville, IL (27)
- Bloomington, IL (25)
- Lombard, IL (19)
- Riverside, IL (18)
- Rock Island County, IL (18)
- Geneva, IL (17)
- Will County, IL (17)
- Collinsville, IL (14)
- Ottawa, IL (14)
- Bolingbrook, IL (13)
- Wheaton, IL (13)
- Hoffman Estates, IL (13)
Latest matching meetings
Bolingbrook Historic Preservation Commission meets to review reports and new business
The Bolingbrook Historic Preservation Commission will convene to approve minutes, review reports from the chair, vice-chair, and treasurer, and discuss new and unfinished business.
Commission to consider COA for façade improvements at 922‑926 State St
The Heritage and Architecture Commission will hear a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for façade improvements and window/door replacement at 922‑926 S. State Street. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the March 17, 2026 meeting minutes and a chairman’s report. No other projects or…
Historic Preservation Commission to review three building permit applications
The Commission will meet to discuss Certificates of Appropriateness for three residential properties. The body is reviewing requests for additions, rehabilitation, and porch reconstruction.
Commission to review historic survey updates and a downtown walking tour app
The Lombard Historic Preservation Commission will review updates to the historic survey and a proposed walking tour app. The group will also discuss signage for the Great Western Trail and the selection process for historic district designations.
Planning Commission to hear 13 rezoning and conditional use cases
The Chesterfield County Planning Commission will hold a work session and public hearing on July 21, 2026, discussing a comprehensive plan update and considering 13 rezoning, conditional use, and historic landmark removal proposals. Notable items include large residential developments, a self-storage facility, a…
Historical Commission to discuss museum projects and permits
The Riverside Historical Commission will meet to approve minutes and financial reports, review museum accessions, and discuss pending projects including a digitizing initiative and a demolition permit for 280 Addison Road.
Commission reviews Certificate of Appropriateness for 667 S Chicago Ave
The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss landmarks and grants. The body will review a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property in the Riverview Historic District.
City to ban parking on east side of Maple Street
The Administrative and Community Services Committee will consider an ordinance to prohibit parking on the east side of Maple Street from St. Louis Street to Randle Street. The committee will also vote on purchasing vehicles and equipment for the Parks Department and approve a monument at Goshen Commons.
Commission to decide on Certificates of Appropriateness and Funk Grants for three properties
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider several requests for Certificates of Appropriateness and Funk Grants. Items include roof repair/replacement on the carriage house at 410 E. Walnut St. (potential grant up to $2,157), front porch repair at 809 N. McLean St. (potential grant up to $7,250), and exterior…
Aledo Historic Preservation Commission to discuss downtown placard project
The Historic Preservation Commission will review the status of the Downtown Plaque & Mural Virtual Tour. The body will also discuss and select a project for Phase III of the Aledo Downtown Historical Site’s Placards.
Historic Preservation Commission reviews property changes and public hearings
The commission will conduct a public hearing regarding A & E Tool & Gage Company at 1202 Eddy Avenue. Members will also review unfinished business for the Otis Eddy Homestead and several new requests for certificates of appropriateness.
Bolingbrook Historic Preservation Commission holds July 13 meeting
The commission will meet to review reports and conduct general business. The agenda consists of procedural items and standing reports.
Historical Commission to discuss past and finances
The Schiller Park Historical Commission will meet to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss new business at Washington School.
Public hearings on residential driveway and tree preservation zoning amendments
The Collinsville Planning Commission will continue a discussion on data center development and hold public hearings on two city-initiated text amendments to the zoning code. One amendment (TA 26-06) addresses standards for private residential driveways, with a motion to continue the hearing. The other (TA 26-07)…
The Ottawa Historic Preservation Commission meeting on July 9 has been cancelled.
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate regarding a meeting cancellation. No substantive items or public hearings will be discussed. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for August 13, 2026.
Design review request for 401 North Church St. property
The Historic Preservation Commission will review a Design Review Request (DRR) for 401 North Church St., possibly making a motion. Other agenda items include updates on the Design Guidelines Manual and 6th St. Heritage Park, discussions on historic districts, social media/business cards/postcards, a letter to…
Commission to recommend Goshen Commons monument plaques; murals landmark vote pending
The Historic Preservation Commission will recommend to the City Council the approval of the Goshen Commons Monument Recognition and Locations Plaques. They will also discuss a landmark application for the Miriam McKinnie murals and consider certificates of appropriateness for property alterations. The meeting includes…
Commission reviews historic landmark applications and property maintenance
The Commission will review several Certificates of Appropriateness for residential repairs and discuss a monument recommendation for Goshen Commons. Members will also receive updates on various historic district projects including the Stephenson House and Leclaire.
Council to vote on IDOT grant for maintenance facility rehab
The council will consider a resolution authorizing a CAP grant agreement with IDOT for rehabilitating the maintenance facility. They will also award a bid for 2026 street maintenance and approve transit service agreements with multiple vendors for NCAT. Other items include a memorandum of understanding for school…
Public hearing on Christian Heritage Academy gymnasium and height variance
The Plan and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to amend the existing Planned Unit Development at 315 Waukegan Road. The amendment would allow Christian Heritage Academy to replace the existing chapel with a new gymnasium. A variation is required to permit rooftop units to reach a height of…
Christian Heritage Academy seeks height variance for new gym at 315 Waukegan Road
The Plan and Zoning Commission will consider a request to amend the existing Planned Unit Development at 315 Waukegan Road to replace the chapel with a new gymnasium. The amendment requires a variation from the maximum building height of 35 feet to allow rooftop units at 36 feet 1 inch. The meeting also includes…
Historic Preservation Commission to review Spanish Town district designation
The Historic Preservation Commission will conduct a preliminary review and take action on a proposed historic district designation for the Spanish Town area (HD-26-01). The Commission will also receive updates on the HPC Awards Program, the L. Hodges Addition intensive historic survey, and future SHPO grants, along…
Public hearings on two Certificates of Appropriateness for historic properties
The Lemont Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on two Certificates of Appropriateness: siding and window replacement at 114 Stephen Street, and a second-story addition at 379 River Street. Other agenda items include approval of minutes, reports, and discussion of applications and old/new…
Commission to review certificates of appropriateness for two properties
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings to consider certificates of appropriateness for two specific addresses. The body will also review meeting minutes from November 13, 2025.
Historic Preservation Commission to discuss Place of Remembrance design
The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss the design concept for the Place of Remembrance. The meeting is scheduled to be conducted entirely in-person.
Historic Preservation Commission to consider 9 Certificates of Appropriateness
At its June 16, 2026 meeting, the Lemont Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings and consider Certificate of Appropriateness applications for property alterations including new signage, windows, siding, roofing, fencing, and storefront modifications at multiple addresses. The agenda also includes…
Commission reviews historic preservation requests for Chapel and Court Street properties
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on three Certificate of Appropriateness requests, including a new garage on Chapel Street and storefront and window renovations on Court and LaSalle Streets. The body will also discuss updates to the Commercial Historic District, preservation education…
Board to vote on wastewater bonds and approve consent agenda items
The Village Board will consider approving a $9.5 million bond issuance for wastewater improvements and a consent agenda containing routine business items including payroll, contracts, and ordinances.
Historic Preservation Commission will review reports and approve minutes
The commission will consider and vote on the meeting minutes and agenda. It will hear reports from the chair, vice‑chair, treasurer, library liaison, and commissioners on archives, museum, and media. No specific projects or contracts are listed for decision at this meeting.
Historic Preservation Commission meeting cancelled for June 18, 2026
The regular session of the Historic Preservation Commission scheduled for June 18, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2026.
Board to vote on $2.4M Olmsted Watershed road improvements contract
The Board of Trustees will consider a consent agenda including a $2.4 million contract for Olmsted Watershed Area road improvements, along with several ordinance approvals for historical landmarks and zoning changes. Pending business includes updates on the public safety facility, Turtle Park playground renovation…
Committee to review 2025 annual reports from seven commissions
The Committee of the Whole will review and discuss seven annual reports from village commissions and task forces covering 2025. These include Public Safety, Plan Commission, Inclusion, Preservation, Zoning, Sustainability, and Tree Commission. No votes or formal action are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
Lockport Heritage & Architecture Commission meeting canceled
The Heritage & Architecture Commission meeting scheduled for June 16, 2026, at 6:00 pm has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.
Commission to vote on two Historic Property designations
The Historic Commission will vote on applications for Wheaton Historic Properties designation at 607 N. Carlton and 118 W. Jefferson. They will also discuss final plans for Historic Preservation Month activities, updates to the online historic register database, and community support for America250. New business…
Geneva Historic Preservation Commission to review stoop and walkway work at 107 S Second St
The Commission will review a building permit application for a stoop replacement and new walkways. They will also provide comments to the Planning & Zoning Commission regarding a PUD and variations request and conduct a concept review for exterior rehabilitation.
Commission to vote on $875 parade signage, discuss human remains from Bloomingbank
The Historical Commission will hold a regular meeting with votes on minutes, financial report, and a pro tempore chair. Key business includes discussion of human remains discovered on Bloomingbank Road and a vote to approve a historical parade signage purchase not to exceed $875. The Commission will also review…
Public hearing on new historic district in northwest Carbondale
The Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on an application (PD 27-01) to create a new historic district on the northwest side of Carbondale. They will also discuss the upcoming CarbonRail event. Procedural items include roll call, approval of minutes, and public comments.
HPC reviews siding and window replacement requests for four local historic properties.
The Edwardsville Historic Preservation Commission will review and vote on Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior modifications at four properties. The body will also discuss updates to historic preservation guidelines, a landmark application for local murals, and ongoing preservation projects for downtown and…
Landmark application for Miriam McKinnie murals and multiple COAs
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider Certificates of Appropriateness for several properties including siding and window replacements. Old business includes updates on the Grandview Subdivision, Goshen Commons, and a landmark application for Miriam McKinnie murals. The commission also discusses updates to…
Will County reviews multiple land usage and building code ordinances
The Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee is meeting to discuss amendments to Title XV of the Will County Code of Ordinances. The session focuses on land usage regulations, including building codes and resource management.