Meeting Briefs

Meeting Summary and Briefs: Frankfort Township Board for Nov. 17, 2025

Spread the love

Frankfort Township Board Meeting | Nov. 17, 2025

The Frankfort Township Board met on Monday, November 17, 2025, to handle financial ordinances and hear reports from elected officials. Supervisor Nick George called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Frankfort Township Hall.

The meeting was efficient, concluding at 7:13 p.m. The primary business involved the unanimous approval of monthly bills and two tax ordinances for the Township and Highway Department. Officials also shared updates on community events and administrative conferences.

Assessor Updates and Education:
Assessor Joe Kral reported that his office finished appeals on Wednesday, November 12. Kral also recently attended the Township Officials of Illinois (TOI) conference. Additionally, he spoke at Frankfort School District 161 for two hours, explaining how tax bills work and discussing taxation policy in the state of Illinois.

Boy Scout Food Drive Success:
Supervisor Nick George announced that the recent Boy Scout food drive was a major success. The scouts collected approximately 70,000 pounds of food this year. “It was very well done,” George said.

Senior Services Events:
Supervisor George reported that the Halloween senior party provided “great entertainment.” Looking ahead, the township’s senior Christmas party is scheduled for December 10 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at CD & ME.

Officials Attend State Conference:
Clerk Nella Piccolin and Trustee Thomas Kennedy reported on their attendance at the Township Officials of Illinois (TOI) conference. Kennedy noted that out of 102 townships, approximately 70 had representation there. Piccolin stated the event was informative and expressed hope that more people could attend next year.

⚠️ Flood Watch issued June 17 at 10:26AM CDT until June 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Today Jun 16
Showers And Thunderstorms
72° 59°

Showers And Thunderstorms

💨 10 to 25 mph 💧 100%

Leave a Comment





Latest News Stories

Trump slams 'stupid' UK decision to give back key military base

Trump slams ‘stupid’ UK decision to give back key military base

By Brett RowlandThe Center Square President Donald Trump sharply criticized the United Kingdom's decision to hand over the Chagos Islands, the location of a strategic U.S. military base, to Mauritius....
Bill would block Arizona Guard from unauthorized U.S. wars

Bill would block Arizona Guard from unauthorized U.S. wars

By Zachery SchmidtThe Center Square A new bill seeks to make Arizona the first state in the country to prevent its National Guard from fighting in wars not authorized by...
Audit: Illinois State professors skipped required outside work disclosures

Audit: Illinois State professors skipped required outside work disclosures

By Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker is raising serious concerns about cybersecurity and legal compliance at Illinois State University...
Trump urges arrests after church protest in St. Paul

Trump urges arrests after church protest in St. Paul

By Elyse ApelThe Center Square President Donald Trump called for protestors to be “thrown in jail” following a protest which disrupted a Sunday morning service in St. Paul. Trump’s words...
Trump says 'no going back' on plans to annex Greenland

Trump says ‘no going back’ on plans to annex Greenland

By Brett RowlandThe Center Square President Donald Trump positioned the annexation of Greenland as essential for U.S. and global security, even as European leaders voiced strong resistance during the World...
WATCH: GOP governor candidates forum highlights; Pritzker talks taxes increase, Bears

WATCH: GOP governor candidates forum highlights; Pritzker talks taxes increase, Bears

By Greg Bishop | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square's Greg Bishop provides highlights from Monday...
Illinois ‘RIFL’ act sparks fierce debate as lawmakers return to Springfield

Illinois ‘RIFL’ act sparks fierce debate as lawmakers return to Springfield

By Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – As Illinois lawmakers convene for the 2026 legislative session, House Bill 3320, Responsibility in Firearm Legislation...
SCOTUS declines to hear felony firearms cases

SCOTUS declines to hear felony firearms cases

By Andrew RiceThe Center Square The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to take up two cases over whether individuals with felony records can be permanently disarmed under the Second...
Illinois Quick Hits: No injuries reported in Tuesday earthquake

Illinois Quick Hits: No injuries reported in Tuesday earthquake

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – No injuries have been reported after the U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.8 earthquake near the...
One year in: Reviewing Trump's inaugural promises

One year in: Reviewing Trump’s inaugural promises

By Andrew RiceThe Center Square One year ago Tuesday, President Donald Trump told the nation its “golden age” had arrived, promising to spend his second term restoring stability at home...
frankfort township graphic

Frankfort Township Assessment Factor Projected to Be Lower Than County Average

Frankfort Township Board Meeting | December 8, 2025 Article Summary: Frankfort Township Assessor Joe Kral reported that the township’s tentative assessment factor for the coming year is expected to be...
lincoln-way-school-district.3-scaled-e1750128024313

Lincoln-Way Plans New Turf Field at Central and Courts at West for 2026

Lincoln-Way 210 Board of Education Meeting | Jan. 15, 2026 Article Summary: District 210 administrators presented a $4.5 million capital projects plan for Summer 2026, headlined by a new auxiliary...
Will County Board Graphic.04

Frankfort Township Road Commissioner Warns County Panel Against Low-Speed Vehicles

Will County Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee moved forward with a ban on low-speed vehicles on...
GOP hopefuls seek support, blast Pritzker at IL gubernatorial candidate forum

GOP hopefuls seek support, blast Pritzker at IL gubernatorial candidate forum

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – All four Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidates have no shortage of criticism for current Gov. J.B. Pritzker. 2022...
Illinois lawmaker questions IDHS over years-long data breach

Illinois lawmaker questions IDHS over years-long data breach

By Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker slammed the state agency as “incompetent” after the Department of Human Services revealed...