Water & utilities in Illinois local government
What Illinois city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about water & utilities — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
2,344 Illinois meetings since 2024 covered water & utilities. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Illinois with the most water & utilities activity
- Westville, IL (103)
- Joliet, IL (91)
- Aurora, IL (71)
- Kankakee County, IL (67)
- DuPage County, IL (62)
- Edwardsville, IL (59)
- Palos Heights, IL (57)
- Western Springs, IL (54)
- East Moline, IL (46)
- Will County, IL (45)
- Belleville, IL (44)
- Hoffman Estates, IL (43)
Latest matching meetings
Hinckley adopts $5.78M FY2027 budget with $3.58M revenue estimate
The Village Board is approving Ordinance 2026-02, which appropriates $5,775,970 for all corporate purposes for fiscal year 2026-2027 (May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027). The ordinance also includes an estimated revenue of $3,584,100 for the same period. The budget covers general fund operations, police, roads, water and…
Westville trustees to vote on $1.77M general fund budget for FY2026-2027
The Westville Village Board is considering the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 appropriations for all village funds. The General Fund budget totals $1,610,250 in revenue and $1,770,970 in expenses, projecting a net loss of $160,720. The agenda includes budgets for the Municipal Gas Fund, Waterworks Fund, Waste Water Disposal…
Village adopts FY 2027 budget with $68,011,866 revenue and $68,261,325 expenditures
The Committee of the Whole approved the meeting agenda and minutes, heard departmental reports, and moved several items to the April 20 Board meeting. Key business includes the FY 2027 All Funds Budget, a road‑improvement agreement with Lake County, and various service contracts and equipment purchases. The body also…
Elgin council to consider $2.2M west-side street resurfacing and other contracts
The Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially approve several agreements and resolutions, including a $2.2 million west-side street resurfacing project funded by motor fuel taxes, engineering services for a cemetery roadway project, and a combined sewer separation design. Other items include school crossing…
Council to approve $963,585 sewer contract and other infrastructure deals
The O'Fallon City Council will consider several resolutions awarding contracts for infrastructure projects, including sewer replacement, street improvements, and tank repairs, plus a capital asset policy and a speed restriction ordinance. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval, proclamations…
Committee to vote on $56,942 brick paver contract and $85,000 sewer change order
The Infrastructure and Technology Committee will consider two contract actions: awarding a $56,942.30 contract to Semper Fi Landscaping, Inc. for the Swimming Stones Brick Paver Replacement, and authorizing a $85,000 change order to Insituform Technologies for the 2026 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Lining Contract. The meeting…
City Council to consider hiring Caleb Wilson as water operator
The Pinckneyville City Council is holding a special meeting to consider hiring Caleb Wilson as a Licensed Operator (Class A) for the water distribution system and treatment plants. The agenda includes roll call, the hiring request, public comments, and adjournment.
Board to vote on Cambridge Lakes North annexation amendment, raising unit cap to 998
The Village Board will hold a public hearing and consider approving a second amendment to the Cambridge Lakes North No. 2 annexation agreement with D.R. Horton, which would change dwelling unit types, increase the unit cap from 981 to 998, and include a $110,000 contribution to the Village. The board will also vote on…
Village Board to review police pension report, liquor license, sewer bids, rates
The La Grange Park Village Board work session will hear the annual police pension fund actuarial report, consider a new Class G liquor license for Bethlehem Woods retirement community, discuss detached garage zoning standards, and vote on rejecting all bids for two sewer separation project contracts. The board will…
Committee to vote on $169,290 in infrastructure and vehicle purchases
The Geneva Committee of the Whole will decide on three contracts: two Ford Maverick hybrid vehicles for $72,402.90 and drainage improvements on Hamilton Street for $55,660.00 with a 10% contingency, plus a $40,666.75 change order for pavement marking and sidewalk work.
Rantoul Board considers infrastructure, police, and development contracts
The Board of Trustees will review several high-value contracts for village services and infrastructure. Items include substation transformer replacement, street division equipment, and a development agreement for Southfields Estates.
Council to vote on lead water line replacement design contract
The Decatur City Council will consider several resolutions, including a professional services agreement with Clark Dietz, Inc. for design services for the Lead Contaminated Galvanized Water Service Line Replacement Project. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Flock Safety System by the Police Department and…
Committee to discuss septic dump station at wastewater plant
The Braidwood Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a septic dump station at the wastewater treatment plant. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes, public comment, and an executive session for personnel and litigation matters. The meeting is otherwise routine.
Sewer committee to review monthly bills and July finances
The Madison County Sewer Facilities Committee is meeting to approve routine items: August meeting minutes, monthly bills, and the July 2026 balance sheet and income statement. No unfinished or new business is listed, and a closed session may occur if needed. The agenda is largely procedural.
Committee discusses wastewater system sale and sewer account collections
The Finance Committee will review monthly reports from the City Treasurer, Finance, Purchasing, Budget, and City Manager departments. The committee will also consider an ordinance regarding the potential sale of the city's wastewater collection system and a resolution for sewer account collection services.
Board to consider fire station consolidation, CIP, and $1.1M in bills
The Riverside Board of Trustees will vote on a $1,119,075.21 voucher list, a $35,300 engineering contract for a sewer study, and a sign variation for Devat Auto Service. They will also discuss consolidating fire stations and review the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2027-2036, including funding for a façade…
Council to discuss paternity leave and water plant survey
The Harristown City Council is holding a special board meeting to discuss two new business items: a paternity leave procedure and a survey of the water treatment plant. The agenda also includes routine approval of checks over $1000. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only.
Community Development Commission to vote on three special use permits and a subdivision plat
The Bensenville Community Development Commission will meet to approve minutes from the August 4, 2026 meeting and vote on three special use permits for motor vehicle repair services and one subdivision plat with stormwater easement.
Moline seeks $5M state grant for riverfront improvements
The Moline City Council and Committee-of-the-Whole will consider a resolution to apply for a $5,000,000 Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program grant for pedestrian, overlook, and streetscaping improvements along the riverfront. The agenda also includes several other resolutions and ordinances, such as accepting…
Utility Commission discusses postponing contest to 2027 and school outreach
The Hoffman Estates Utility Commission is meeting to discuss old and new business, including a possible motion to postpone a contest to 2027 and whether to continue with it. They will also review a list of Montessori schools in the area for potential outreach and discuss other schools, contest brochures, and a judging…
Council to vote on ambulance loan, water supply deal, and several zoning permits
The Charleston City Council will vote on routine consent items and several action items, including a loan agreement for a new ambulance, a water supply agreement, and multiple conditional use permits and variances. The meeting also includes a mayoral appointment to fill a council vacancy and the administration of the…
Village approves $122,950 tree planting contract and development agreement for Southfields Estates
The Rantoul Village Board of Trustees is holding a regular study session to review departmental reports and approve several contracts and ordinances. Key decisions include a development agreement for Southfields Estates and a five-year software subscription for the police department. The board will also discuss…
Stormwater committee to approve drainage project funds
The Will County Stormwater Management Planning Committee will consider approving funds for several drainage projects, including completion projects and 50/50 cost-share programs. They will also discuss an IDNR application, a flooding issue, and a drainage issue. The meeting includes public comment and approval of…
Village trustees to discuss battery storage facilities and water commission update
The Shorewood Committee of the Whole will hold a regular meeting with roll call, public comment, and discussion items. Under old business, there will be an update on the Grand Prairie Water Commission. Under new business, trustees will discuss battery storage facilities, which may affect local regulations or…
Board approves $74,799.64 in payments for village operations and utilities
The Westville board will vote on approving $74,799.64 in claims covering general operations, gas, water, and WWDZ expenses. Items include utility bills, equipment maintenance, software licenses, and vendor contracts.
Board to award $2.5M+ in road and water main contracts
The Monee Village Board will consider several construction payouts and bid awards, including a $1.24M water main improvement and a $1.32M roadway maintenance project. They will also discuss a redevelopment agreement with Monee Family Restaurant, a one-day liquor license for the Historical Society, and an…
Aurora committee to weigh hotel, annexation, and utility permits
The Building, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee will consider several land-use items, including annexing vacant land on Eola Road, conditional use permits for a hotel and a communication/electric utility facility, a planned development on New York Street, and a preliminary subdivision plat. The committee also…
Board reviews $761,575.65 in accounts payable and water meter ordinance
The Village Board will approve routine financial items, including $761,575.65 in accounts payable and specific payments to water and landscaping vendors. The board will also take a first read on an ordinance amending the code regarding water meters. Additionally, the board will consider two proposals for Village Hall…
Board considers IDOT grant and recreation facility agreement
The St. Joseph Board of Trustees will vote on approving $83,098.49 in bills and two right-of-way permits for Fidium Fiber. New business includes a grant agreement with IDOT for Safe Routes to School, a resolution for a public facility operated by the St. Joseph Recreation Foundation, and a sludge hauling contract…
Bensenville board to vote on water rates, special use permit, and contracts
The Bensenville Village Board will consider several action items, including ordinances on water/sewer rates and user surcharges, a special use permit for a motor vehicle repair shop, a zoning map amendment denial, and the establishment of a special service area. The board will also vote on multiple public works…
Council to award $924,598 Ford Rd. sanitary sewer contract
The Geneseo City Council is holding a special meeting to consider awarding a $924,598.10 contract for Phase #1 of the Ford Rd. Sanitary Sewer Project, along with an infrastructure and reimbursement agreement with Affinity Growth Community Developer LLC. The council will also move into executive session to discuss…
Council to approve $1.89M water tank rehab and $1.5M in county loans
The Blue Island City Council will vote on routine approvals including payroll, accounts payable, and a $1,887,900 contract for the Thornton Drive elevated tank rehabilitation. They will also consider four ordinances authorizing tax anticipation warrants for no-interest loans from Cook County totaling $1.5 million for…
Environmental Commission reviews recycling, budget, 2027 plans
The Wheaton Environmental Improvement Commission is meeting to review its budget, hear reports on recycling and tree projects, and discuss unfinished business including recycling investigations and a sharps collection grant. The commission will also plan for 2027, including action items, an annual budget, and event…
Committee to approve $223,652.11 payment for new water storage tank
The Water & Sewer Committee will consider several payment and proposal approvals, including a $223,652.11 payment for the 300,000-gallon ground level storage tank, a $24,012.00 valve assessment program, and a $116,000.00 AMI antenna installation. They will also review a $15,000.00 additional design service for the…
Council to vote on solid waste fees, parking, remote meetings, treasurer, liquor license
The Rolling Meadows City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 25, 2026, with several second-reading ordinances up for adoption, including updates to solid waste fees, parking restrictions, remote meeting attendance, and the discontinuation of the City Treasurer office. The council will also reconsider a…
Council to approve $338,576 road payment, $19,683 utility upgrades
The Braidwood City Council will vote on several financial items, including a change order for electrical upgrades at water and wastewater plants, a payment for the FY2027 MFT resurfacing program, and the final plat of a resubdivision. They will also consider an ordinance authorizing an emergency response reimbursement…
Council to consider ITEP grant for Route 130 improvements
The Olney City Council will consider a resolution to apply for an Illinois Department of Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant for infrastructure improvements along Illinois Route 130 from Parker Street to Walmart. The council will also review the FY2025/2026 financial and TIF audits, discuss a contribution…
Council to vote on water/sewer rate change and sewer-only service charge
The Palos Park Village Council is meeting to consider routine approvals and reports. Key items include a proclamation for Constitution Week, approval of a $159,168.28 warrant list, an ordinance amending water and sewer rates (specifically for sewer-only customers), and a change order increasing a sewer contract by…
Village Board to discuss 2027 road program and Lake Michigan water transfer plan
This is a discussion-only meeting; no votes will be taken. The board will consider a design engineering agreement for the 2027 MFT & Infrastructure Road Program and a Lake Michigan Water Source Transfer Plan. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, accounts payable totaling $1,638,290.64, and an…
City discusses $118,050 contract with Parkson for Aqua Guard filter screen
The Plano, IL Committee of the Whole will meet on August 24, 2026, immediately following the City Council meeting. The primary agenda item is a discussion regarding a contract with Parkson Corporation for an Aqua Guard Self-Cleaning Bar/Filter Screen. The contract amount is set not to exceed $118,050.00. The session…