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Frankfort Library Overcharged Nearly $23,000 in Loan Payments Due to Wintrust Bank Error
Article Summary: The Frankfort Public Library District was undercharged by $22,843.40 on interest payments for a new debt certificate after…
Frankfort Township Board Denies Liquor and Gaming Permits for Two Restaurants
Article Summary: The Frankfort Township Board of Trustees denied special use permits for Dimitri Best Food and Kismet Restaurant, both of…
New Hires Approved for Summit Hill District 161
Article Summary: Summit Hill School District 161 approved the hiring of several new staff members, including a District Wide Gifted and…
Frankfort Park District Approves $131,500 for Park Upgrades and Master Plan
Article Summary: The Frankfort Park District Board of Commissioners approved agreements totaling $131,500 with planning firm Design Perspectives to design and…
Hunter Prairie Park Redevelopment Moves to Next Phase as Demolition Finishes
Article Summary: The Frankfort Square Park District’s redevelopment of Hunter Prairie Park is progressing, with the demolition phase now complete…
Frankfort Fire District Explores Tax Referendum, Moves to Hire Outreach Consultant
Article Summary: The Frankfort Fire Protection District is taking initial steps toward asking voters for a tax increase for the…
Summit Hill 161 Awards $115,905 Contract for Dr. Julian Rogus School Play Area
Article Summary: The Summit Hill District 161 Board of Education unanimously awarded a $115,905 construction contract to Schwartz Construction Group, Inc.…
Frankfort Fire District to Spend $92,000 on New Cardiac Monitors
Article Summary: The Frankfort Fire Protection District Board of Trustees was scheduled to approve the purchase of six new cardiac monitors…
Frankfort Fire District Reviews Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
Article Summary: The Frankfort Fire Protection District has taken the first step in its annual budgeting process with an initial review…
Will County Board Formally Opposes Heavier, Longer Trucks on National Roadways
Article Summary: The Will County Board unanimously passed a resolution opposing any federal legislation that would increase the size and…
Will County Board Approves Permits for Landscaping Business and Restaurant Liquor Service in Frankfort Area
Article SummaryThe Will County Board unanimously approved three separate special use permits for businesses in the Frankfort area, allowing a…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Village of Frankfort Board for August 18, 2025
The Village of Frankfort Board leveraged a significant budget surplus at its August 18 meeting, approving the transfer of over…