Meeting Summary and Briefs: Frankfort Village Board for February 17, 2026

Frankfort Village Board Meeting | February 17, 2026

The Frankfort Village Board met on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to handle routine financial business and hear significant public testimony regarding regional land use. The meeting was highlighted by a presentation from the Green Garden Township Watershed Committee regarding opposition to a 6,000-acre solar farm. The Board also approved the payment of bills and announced several community engagement events before adjourning to an executive session to discuss personnel and collective bargaining.

Pond Dredging Payment:
As part of the approval of bills totaling $660,304.58, the Board authorized the first installment payment for the dredging of the pond located on the north side of Nebraska Street, directly across from Village Hall. Trustee Maura Rigoni noted that details on the project are available in the news listing.

Citizens Police Academy:
The Frankfort Police Department, in partnership with the Will County Sheriff and police departments from Mokena, New Lenox, and Manhattan, will host a nine-session Citizens Police Academy. The free program runs every Thursday from March 19 to May 21 at the Will County Sheriff’s Building. Applications are currently being accepted.

Coffee with a Cop:
The next “Coffee with a Cop” event is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Dimes Coffee in the Patriot Center on Laraway Road. The informal event allows residents to ask questions and meet officers without a set agenda or speeches.

Early Voting Dates:
Trustee Michael Leddin announced that early voting will be available at Village Hall during the weeks of March 2 and March 9, leading up to the election on March 17. Residents from Frankfort precincts may cast their ballots at Village Hall during this period.

New Website Launch:
Trustee Jessica Petrow highlighted the launch of the updated Village of Frankfort website. She noted the site features an updated look and improved navigation, commending staff for their work on the upgrade.