UPDATES & HAPPENINGS
STILL WATCHING As this summer got started, we found ourselves attempting to get back to some semblance of normal life while still keeping a watchful eye on the NorthPoint situation. …… read more →
LAWSUIT UPDATE: Manhattan v. Elwood
The Village of Manhattan was in court today for the lawsuit against the Village of Elwood and NorthPoint Development. In the lawsuit, the previously scheduled case management hearing has been …… read more →
Hearing Cancelled — What’s Next?
Determining Our Next Move Since the public hearing was cancelled, we are left with a lot of questions: is it really over? What’s next? Who do we trust? Is it …… read more →
Elwood Cancels Public Hearing for NorthPoint
BREAKING NEWS Early this morning, the Village of Elwood issued a press release announcing the cancellation of the Public Hearing for NorthPoint Development that was scheduled for April 23, 2018 …… read more →
Compass Business Park Information – Special Edition!
GET THE TRUTH. Village of Elwood residents were recently sent a mailer that highlighted the benefits of NorthPoint Development’s Compass Business Park. Though masked as informative literature, it is nothing …… read more →
BREAKING NEWS: NORTHPOINT INCLUDES RAIL
AS NEW DETAILS EMERGE, ONE THING IS CLEAR: ELWOOD’S DECEPTION CONTINUES The Village of Elwood presented NorthPoint Development as a warehousing/distribution center. The truth has now come out as to …… read more →
Manhattan School District Says NO to NorthPoint
Manhattan Dist. 114 is the Fifth Taxing Body to Oppose NorthPoint At last evening’s school board meeting in Manhattan, the board presented and passed by a unanimous vote a resolution …… read more →
Village of Elwood LIES, We Have Proof!
Village of Elwood: When The Truth Doesn’t Suit You, Make It Up Elwood residents, the Village Board thinks you’re too stupid to figure out the truth. You should be insulted. …… read more →
Elwood Pushes Ahead Despite Fierce Local Opposition
The Village of Elwood is moving forward with the controversial Compass Business Park, despite facing fierce local opposition, two lawsuits, no approval for a bridge, and an incomplete traffic study. …… read more →
No More Safe Roads in Elwood
Elwood’s Safe Roads Campaign Comes to a Halt for NorthPoint Development In 2015, the Village of Elwood created the Will County Coalition of the People to help spread the word …… read more →
GO RED AGAINST NORTHPOINT
Light Bulb Campaign in Full Swing In the ongoing fight against NorthPoint Development, a volunteer interested in helping our grassroots movement continue momentum purchased over 400 red light bulbs to …… read more →
Witness Slips Needed for HB5727 HCA1
What IS House Bill 5727? Illinois State Representative Larry Walsh, Jr. is attempting to give some power back to the people with House Bill 5727, the Muni-Annex Backdoor Referendum, which …… read more →
Resolution to be Presented at Manhattan School District Meeting
CALL TO ACTION: We want YOU to attend the MANHATTAN SCHOOL BOARD MEETING at 7PM tonight (March 14, 2018). Elwood School District #203’s Superintendent Cathie Pezanoski will be presenting the …… read more →
Village of Manhattan Sues Village of Elwood Over NorthPoint Development
— MEDIA STATEMENT — The foundation of NorthPoint Development’s business is built on duping unsuspecting small towns, but they have clearly underestimated the intelligence and dedication of those in this …… read more →