“Joliet Will Take It” Myth Debunked… AGAIN
City of Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk has had enough of the rumors that Joliet is going to take the NorthPoint project, which has been largely perpetuated by proponents of the …… read more →
New Bill Gives Citizen’s More Rights
Illinois State Representative Larry Walsh, Jr. introduced House Bill 5727, which would help bolster the rights of the people in the face of an annexation that they don’t want. The …… read more →
WJOL Interviews Doug Jenco
Scott Slocum with WJOL held an exclusive interview with Elwood Mayor Doug Jenco this morning following the Elwood-Manhattan Boundary Agreement vote last evening, in which the Elwood board voted nearly …… read more →
BOUNDARY IN THE SAND
Boundary big deal – WHAT IS THE BOUNDARY AGREEMENT & WHY DOES IT MATTER The boundary agreement is in place to protect the interests of two neighboring villages and to …… read more →
TRUCK DAMAGE CONTINUES AT ABRAHAM LINCOLN NATIONAL CEMETERY
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery — Elwood, IL The onslaught of damage on cemetery grounds by lost semi-trucks continues to plague Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Just last week, we reported that an …… read more →
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Damaged by Errant Truck
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery is a sacred place in which our veterans are at their final resting place. It is a quiet, peaceful, and somber. It should be treated with …… read more →
IL ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REVIEW OMA COMPLAINTS
The Illinois Attorney General’s Office will be investigating complaints made alleging Open Meeting Act violations, stating that the complaints “warrant further review.” The complaints stem from the public hearing held January …… read more →
INFORMATION EVENT TO BE HOSTED AT WILSON CREEK ELEMENTARY FEB. 3RD
Since news of NorthPoint Development’s Compass Business Park broke in June, we have made every effort to let our friends and neighbors know about the project and the negative implications …… read more →
Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing Concludes — Final Decision to be Made by Elwood Board
After about 14 hours of testimony and overwhelming opposition to the annexation and rezoning, the village of Elwood’s planning and zoning commission took a vote on January 17th shortly before …… read more →
Overwhelming Local Opposition to Compass Business Park Continues
Overwhelming Local Opposition to Compass Business Park Continues http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/17/overwhelming-local-opposition-to-compass-business-park-continues/amob5s3/ Commission quickly OKs NorthPoint plan after hours of public opposition — Famers and Veterans Against NorthPoint Protest Parade Residents speak out …… read more →
Calling All Farm and Military Vehicles
Calling All Farm & Military Vehicles Join Will County farmers and veterans who oppose the 30k MORE trucks every day ~ plus ~ an additional 32k employee cars in the …… read more →
Openlands Against NorthPoint
Openlands, one of the oldest metropolitan conservation organizations in the nation and the only such group with a regional scope in the greater Chicago region has produced a fact sheet …… read more →
Elwood and Manhattan Area Residents Show Their Grit
Would 2015 Moratorium Skew Compass?By Erin Gallagher During recent village board meetings in Elwood and… Posted by Farmers Weekly Review on Thursday, August 3, 2017 Please share this page…… read more →