Trustees asked staff to prepare ordinance language and a village-wide communications plan modeled on recent Chicago and Evanston actions, to prohibit use of village property for federal immigration enforcement and to equip residents and businesses with 'what to do' guidance. Staff reported immediate steps already taken and said legal review and an

Joe McMahon, Kane County ppointee to the Metra board, presented the agency raft 2026 budget to the Kane County Transportation Committee on Oct. 21, saying the plan avoids service cuts in 2026 but relies on fare increases and could face major shortfalls in 2027 and beyond without state action.

Legislative staff and outside counsel updated the Kane County Legislative Committee on the federal government shutdown, a possible $1.5 billion transit funding package and a proposed state-level "solar bill of rights" that committee members said could limit local zoning control for renewable projects.

LaSalle County Finance members discussed a recent court ruling in another county about VAC budget authority and whether that ruling changes how the county should review the Veterans Assistance Commission's levy and budget request.

Regional Office of Education staff said school districts are eligible for $50,000 maintenance grants with a 50% local match, previewed upcoming school report cards and recapped an institute day attended by more than 1,200 educators.

The county board placed the FY2025 amended budget and the FY2026 tentative budget on file for public inspection, approved a two‑year non‑union wage increase plan (5% for 12/1/2025 and 3% for 12/1/2026), and voted to keep Simple Communications as the county’s IT managed‑services vendor.

The committee recommended hiring Standard Valuation Services (SVS) to complete a commercial and industrial revaluation for Grundy County at a cost of $250,000, funded from general fund professional services; the project is expected to take about one year.

The Buildings and Grounds report at the Oct. 16 committee meeting detailed year-to-date budget figures, savings on outside-contractor costs, installation of ADA front doors via a grant, progress on an HVAC master plan, a planned county-wide maintenance day Oct. 25, and ongoing repairs at detention and courthouse facilities.

The county board approved a package of bridge‑aid petitions and authorized engineering contracts including a Chamlin & Associates agreement capped at $114,600; several township projects will be funded 50/50 with townships.

County board selected Standard Valuation Services for a commercial and industrial reassessment to create a single, modernized baseline for industrial/commercial property values; project cost $250,000 from general fund professional services.

State's Attorney Jim Rowe reported 658 felonies to date and emphasized youth-intervention work tied to a recidivism rate under 10 percent for program participants versus 87 percent statewide.

At its Oct. 16 meeting, the Kankakee County Highway and Waterways and Building Committee reviewed a waterways advisory committee update noting 8,300 cubic yards of sediment removed at Aroma Park, IDNR safety staffing concerns, CodeRED registration outreach, and a recommendation to pursue sustained funding for Kankakee and Iroquois River mitigation.

The LaSalle County Property Committee reviewed fund balances and project estimates and reached consensus to budget a 2‑to‑4 pipe HVAC conversion for the criminal justice and governmental centers and to include an office remodel in next year’s capital plan; staff reported a pending $100,000 state fence grant and detailed other capital needs.

Alliant, the county's new broker for property/casualty and workers' compensation, briefed the committee on renewal progress, an adverse liability market for public entities, the need to set limits and self-insurance strategy, and concern that cyber coverage is increasingly necessary.

A summary of major resolutions, contracts and appointments the LaSalle County Board approved Oct. 9, 2025, with vote outcomes and key details.

County committee heard the Veterans Assistance Commission defend a proposed budget and its authority under the Military Veterans Assistance Act, while VAC counsel warned a Sangamon County trial-court opinion should not govern LaSalle and that following it could prompt costly litigation.

Kane County Administration Committee reviewed and approved the submitted 2026 capital budget plan of $8.9 million, relying mainly on carryover and ARPA funds, and heard a five‑year projection that shows a funding gap if no new revenues are added.

Kane CountyEnergy & Environment Committee reviewed RFP responses for community solar development on the vacant Fabian property, heard technical and financial estimates from staff and consultants, and agreed to pursue education of the full board (Committee of the Whole) before any binding action.

At its Oct. 14 meeting the Kankakee County Board approved a slate of administrative items including a county medical insurance renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield, a Delta Dental renewal, continuation of the employee assistance program, the appointment of Nathan J. Benoit to District 28 and proclamations recognizing Dow Chemical and Domestic Viol­e

Chief Judge Avila and leaders from the public defender, state's attorney, circuit clerk, sheriff's office and coroner told the countys Judicial & Public Safety Committee that proposed 2026 budget cuts would force layoffs and curtail essential court and public-safety services unless reimbursements and allocations are clarified.

After extended debate over recruitment and cost, the LaSalle County Board voted to raise election judge pay to $300 per day. County clerk had recommended a lower figure; board committee supported $300. The vote followed procedural moves and a split among members.

Committee members offered detailed edits to a series of promotional videos, approved a seasonal video production plan, and confirmed LaSalle County will be the applicant on an MPP matching grant of $100,000 for FY2026 advertising.

LaSalle County Zoning Board members discussed a draft data-center text amendment, decommissioning concerns, groundwater monitoring for high-capacity wells, and recent local developments on solar and wind projects and ordinances.

Kankakee County officials announced that the Illinois Department of Transportation awarded grants covering the countys 20% local match on two federally funded bridge projects and funded three county road projects, including a full reconstruction of Gertine Street and shoulder/pavement upgrades on County Highways 8 and 53.

After a heated public-comment period and lengthy debate, the Kane County Board on Oct. 14 passed an amended "We Stand United Against Hate" proclamation, approved a special‑use for the Riverside Club children’s program with a new floodplain restriction, denied a commercial solar farm near Elgin, and amended riverboat grant allocations including the