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.
1,244 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
- Joliet, IL (87)
- Aurora, IL (69)
- DuPage County, IL (61)
- Will County, IL (48)
- Hoffman Estates, IL (43)
- Edwardsville, IL (32)
- Naperville, IL (28)
- Kankakee County, IL (27)
- Lombard, IL (25)
- Kane County, IL (24)
- Palos Heights, IL (23)
- East Moline, IL (21)
Latest matching meetings
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…
Village of Swansea seeks proposals for demolition and site restoration at two properties
The Planning & Zoning Board will consider a Request for Proposals to demolish and restore the sites at 208 Clara Street and 217 Anna Street. The agenda outlines submission requirements, insurance, bonds, and a 30‑day contract timeline with liquidated damages of $250 per day. Sealed proposals are due by 2 p.m. on…
Committee considers canceling four township highway stormwater projects
The Stormwater Management Planning Committee will approve minutes from its April, May, and June meetings. It will consider a request to cancel four Plainfield Township Highway Department projects under the 50/50 Project Program. The committee will also discuss the Harris Drive Stormwater Final Study Report. Public…
Kankakee County Executive Committee to review board appointments and 2027 holidays
The Executive Committee will consider several reappointments to drainage districts and planning commissions. The body will also discuss the establishment of holidays for 2027 and receive monthly reports from county departments.
City approves $1.1 M sidewalk replacement contract west of Larkin
The Joliet City Council will vote on a series of contracts, professional service agreements, change orders, and ordinances. Items include a $1,106,778.11 sidewalk replacement contract, multiple $50,000 engineering service agreements, and a $3,500,000 state grant acceptance. A public hearing will consider an annexation…
Council to approve CDBG housing rehabilitation funding and related services
The Ottawa City Council will consider a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant for housing rehabilitation. Several resolutions will be voted on, including authorizing a CAP grant with IDOT for a maintenance facility, transit service agreements with NCAT, a professional services contract with Fehr…
City Council will consider the FY 2026‑27 appropriation ordinance and related budget items
The Highwood Committee of the Whole will vote on the annual appropriation ordinance for the fiscal year May 1 2026‑April 30 2027. It will also discuss a salary and compensation ordinance for FY 2027, a water‑service line replacement project on High Street, a permanent easement at 244 Waukegan Avenue, and the resale of…
Approve $46,680 water line replacement contract on High Street
The Highwood City Council will vote on a contract to replace four water service lines and three sanitary structures on High Street, selecting the North Shore Boring bid for $46,680. The council will also adopt the annual appropriation ordinance for the fiscal year May 1 2026‑April 30 2027, consider an ordinance…
Consider rezoning 4472 E 3500S Rd from Agriculture to Rural Estate
The Planning, Zoning & Agriculture Committee will hold a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Response Program. It will review the June 2026 building report and discuss the Stormwater/MS4 program. The committee will consider a rezoning application for 4472 E 3500S Rd, changing the land use…
Ordinance to amend zoning code for home occupations and off‑street parking
The Committee of the Whole will consider an ordinance to amend the Village’s Zoning Code Sections 21.8 (Home Occupations) and 21.16 (Off‑Street Parking and Loading). The amendment updates parking regulations to allow vehicles with Class “C” license plates in residential districts and revises language for…
Jackson County Board considers opposition to public water utility privatization
The County Board will vote on a resolution opposing the privatization of public water utilities. The meeting includes several high-dollar claim approvals and a presentation regarding a data center zoning request.
City Council to adopt $16.8 million appropriation for 2026-27 fiscal year
The Committee of the Whole is considering an annual appropriation ordinance that sets maximum spending limits of $16,774,102 for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2026. The total budget is $13,978,418. The ordinance covers all city funds including General, Capital Projects, TIF, Debt Service, Motor Fuel Tax, Library…
City Council to adopt annual appropriations ordinance for FY 2026–2027
The City Council is voting on the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2026 and ending April 30, 2027. The ordinance sets maximum spending limits across all city funds totaling $16,774,102. A public hearing was held and notice published as required by state law.
City Council to accept $3.5 million IDOT grant for I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge plan
The Pre‑Council meeting will consider multiple approvals, including a $3,500,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation for the I‑80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan. It will also award a $1,106,778.11 contract to Davis Concrete Construction Co. for the 2026 Sidewalk Replacement Program west of…
City approves $3.5 M IDOT grant for I‑80 Des Plaines River Bridge plan
The Public Service Committee will consider several contracts and professional service agreements, including purchases of equipment and engineering studies. It will adopt an ordinance to accept a $3,500,000 Illinois Department of Transportation grant for the I‑80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan and amend the…
Council to adopt ordinance setting school zone speed limit on W. Talcott Road
The Park Ridge City Council will consider several items on its July 20 regular meeting agenda. Items include a budget amendment for a $27,600 SCADA system upgrade, purchase orders for common area maintenance and safety equipment, and two ordinances—one to define specific weeds as a nuisance and another to establish a…
City Council to approve up to $75,000 TIF funding for library HVAC replacement
The Pontiac City Council will consider a consent agenda approving prior meeting minutes and $649,543.16 in bill payments. The regular agenda includes a $75,000 TIF cap for the library HVAC project, modifications to the TIF residential roof rehab program, several new ordinances, and approvals of water‑treatment plant…
Geneva considers $354,072 contract for Keslinger Substation upgrade
The Committee of the Whole will consider three draft resolutions regarding infrastructure and utility contracts. Key items include electrical substation upgrades and water service line replacements. The body will also discuss fuel procurement through July 2027.
Council to vote on zoning amendment, restaurant permit, and infrastructure purchases
The Geneva City Council will consider a zoning ordinance amendment adding a restaurant, eatery or café as a special use in the D‑IM District. It will also review a special use permit for a restaurant at 321 Stevens Street (Chianti’s Carryout & Catering) and several resolutions, including extending a site‑plan…
City Council to discuss city flooding and water issues
The City Council will meet to discuss flooding and water issues with City Engineer Justin Reeise from Giffin Reeise Engineering. The body will also consider approving meeting minutes and financial reports.
Village Board to approve $3.26 M downtown streetscape contract and related items
The Clarendon Hills Village Board will vote on multiple resolutions, including the appointment of Aaron Maertins to the Zoning Board of Appeals & Plan Commission. It will also consider reimbursements for stormwater improvements (up to $8,000) and a tree purchase (up to $62,500), approve two financial claims totaling…
City Council considers $10.3 million restoration for 678 Lee Street
The City Council will vote on several construction and professional service contracts. The body is also considering tax incentives for properties on East Touhy Avenue and business assistance grants.
Board to increase Class A liquor licenses to 37 and approve two new licenses
The Village Board will adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Village Code to raise the number of Class A liquor licenses to 37 and recommend licenses for SHUN SUSHI INC at 138 E. Rand Road and ARLINGTON GRACE, LLC at 858 S. Arthur Avenue. The Board will also consider an electric‑vehicle charger ordinance, a…
Discussion of water, sewer and trash rates
The Herrin Finance Committee will consider the city's water, sewer, and trash rates. The committee will review any proposed changes to these utility rates.
Board to approve $722,000 contract for exterior repainting of Elevated Storage Tank 6
The Village Board will consider several routine consent agenda items, including a $49,925 engineering services agreement, a $722,000 exterior repainting contract, a $70,751.57 reduction to the South Dunhurst resurfacing contract, and a $324,700 architectural services agreement for the Friendship Park Fountain. The…
Committee considers over $2.8 million in infrastructure and utility contracts
The Public Works & Utilities Committee will review several resolutions for water main, lighting, and sanitary projects. The body is deciding on contract awards for equipment purchases and engineering services.
Glencoe reviews public safety staffing and waste management agreement
The Committee of the Whole will conduct an initial review of the 2025 Public Safety Department Staffing Study. Members will also discuss the franchise agreement with Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) and receive an update on the 2026 Water Supply Analysis.
Village approves payroll, equipment purchases, and liquor license changes
The Lombard Village Board will consider approving payroll totaling over $4.3 million, purchasing fire and police equipment, and waiving bids for various construction and service contracts. The board will also hear a proposal to change a liquor license at 594 S. Main Street.
Council to consider $295,670 Drake Neighborhood stormwater design contract
The Committee of the Whole will recommend placing four resolutions on the next City Council consent agenda. These include accepting engineering proposals for stormwater improvements in the Drake Neighborhood, bathroom renovations at City Hall, a railroad crossing project on 11th Street, and appropriating MFT funds for…
Wetland Task Force to discuss reserve rights, hear updates
The Rock Island County Wetland Task Force will consider minutes from May 20, 2026, and receive updates on the Land & Water Reserve process and from Augustana College. A discussion on reserve rights is also scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural with no votes on specific projects or funding.
Committee meets for routine updates on waterways and buildings
The Highways, Waterways & Buildings Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from June 11, 2026, consider bidding and lettings, and review pay estimates from the County Engineer. The committee will also receive a report from the Kankakee County Waterways Advisory Subcommittee and a building report from…
City Council considers sewer, water, and property sale items
The City Council will review several business licenses and legal ordinances. Key discussions include bids for sewer rehabilitation and water main replacements.
Romeoville Board to consider new water tower and retail redevelopment plan
The Village Board will discuss a concept plan for retail redevelopment at Grand Blvd. and Weber Rd. and a contract for a one-million-gallon water tower in the Marquette Business Park. The board is also reviewing several park development proposals and ordinances regarding public health, safety, and tobacco.
Village Board to consider $130,000 sewer agreement with City of Joliet
The Shorewood Village Board will vote on routine consent‑agenda items, including payments totaling over $1.7 million and approvals of meeting minutes. It will also consider a resolution honoring retiring Chief Phillip Arnold, a $16,113.62 purchase of Cellebrite software, a $130,000 intergovernmental agreement with the…
Committee approves resolution opposing privatization of public water utilities
The Legislative and Public Safety Committee will approve the minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting and several routine reports, including ambulance claims, animal control updates, and health and solid waste updates. New business includes approval of the Jackson County Affirmative Action Plan and a resolution opposing…
City Council to consider $1.6 million water main replacement and network services contract
The City Council will vote on several infrastructure projects, including water main replacements and school safety routes. The body is also discussing ordinances regarding campaign contributions and economic interest disclosures.
Council considers water plant engineering contract and real estate purchases
The City Council will discuss the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Audit Report and the Southwest Corridors Business District. The meeting includes several ordinances regarding professional services, stop sign postings, and real estate contracts.
Board to consider sewer rate amendment, water loan, police pension agents, and street resurfacing contract
The South Chicago Heights Board of Trustees will discuss several ordinances and resolutions, including an amendment to sewer rates, a loan agreement for the public water supply program, the appointment of police pension fund agents, and the award of a street resurfacing contract to D. Construction, Inc. The meeting…
Board will consider four zoning variation requests, including a non‑retail use at 7177 N Milwaukee Ave
The Village of Niles Planning and Zoning Board will meet on July 13, 2026 to consider several zoning variation requests. Items include a request to allow a non‑retail use within 250 ft of a signalized intersection at 7177 N Milwaukee Ave; a request to reduce the required buffer around a stormwater detention basin to…
Board to consider St. John's Church rezoning and FY2027 road work
The Mokena Village Board will hold a regular meeting including public hearings on a rezoning request from St. John's United Church of Christ and a Planned Unit Development amendment for Extra Space Storage. New business items include design engineering for Third Street drainage improvements, purchase of a…