Frankfort Officials OK New Contract For Village Administrator, Approve Appointment Of Police Chief As New Assistant Village Administrator

Village Administrator Rob Piscia has a new contract and a new right-hand man.

Frankfort Trustees Approve New Building For Abri Credit Union At Vineyards Of Frankfort Retail Center

The business plans to build a new 2,550-square-foot, standalone bank facility on the vacant outparcel located at 20553 S. LaGrange Road.

Unemployment Rate Improves In Frankfort Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Will County decreased recently.

Frankfort Approves Contract for Village Administrator

Frankfort Village Board also voted to appoint former police chief as assistant administrator.

Frankfort Lists Streets Planned For Resurfacing In 2021

Work may include patching, replacement of defective curbs and sidewalks, asphalt overlay and more.

Will County Illinois: Will County Executive To Be Guest Speaker At Multi Chamber Luncheon

Registration and Networking begins at 11:00 a.m. with lunch being served at noon. The County Executive's presentation begins at 12:30.

Frankfort Trustees Table Contract Approval For Village Administrator

No reason was given during the meeting for why the contract approval was tabled.

Will County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Frankfort area compares to Illinois and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Will County Illinois: More Than 95,000 Books Redistributed During Annual Event

See the latest announcement from the Will County Illinois.

Frankfort Historic Preservation, Plan Commissioners Appointed

David Toepper was appointed to the historic preservation commission; and Nichole Schaeffer and David Hogan to the plan commission.

Unemployment Decreases In Frankfort Area: Feds

Will County's unemployment rate is lower than the Illinois average.

Park District Asks For Village's Help Purchasing Borg Warner

The park district learned that there are several offers to purchase the property, including at least one from an industrial buyer.

Frankfort Village Board Approves Special Use Permit For Ultimate Volleyball

Ultimate Volleyball plans to expand into Suites 1-3 West at the complex located 10850 W. Laraway Road.

Frankfort Earns Financial Reporting Award For 32nd Year

The recognition was given for the village's comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year which ended on April 30, 2020.

Frankfort Swears In New Police Officer

Police officer Joshua Maxwell was first hired in September 2019, and has now completed training and a probationary period.

Ultimate Volleyball Club Expansion Approved In Frankfort

The sports facility will expand into more suites in its building for space for strength training and offices.

Frankfort Approves Purchase Of Public Works, Utilities Equipment

The board approved the purchase of a leaf collector, a Ford F-450 dump truck and an International dump truck.

Broadband Speed In Frankfort Area: See New Data

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Frankfort Grants Permit For Pipe Supplier With Outdoor Storage

Millineum-Kyle Holdings is proposing an industrial building with outdoor storage on South Challenger Road.

Frankfort Approves Changes To Lighthouse Pointe Site Plan

Some of the lots were rearranged in the development, due to previous "slightly inaccurate" flood zone boundaries.

Noise, Safety Fears In Frankfort Over Laraway Road Plans

Residents are concerned with plans for the widening of the road, which call for the destruction of a berm and clearing of trees.

Frankfort Mayor, Trustees, Clerk Sworn In

Mayor Keith Ogle, clerk Katie Schubert, and trustees Eugene Savaria, Michael Leddin and Daniel Rossi took their oaths of office.

Will County Illinois: Renovation To Begin On Front Of County Office Building

See the latest announcement from the Will County Illinois.

State Senators Hold Virtual Workshop For Careers In The Trades

The virtual workshop will be held at 10:30 a.m. May 3.

Village Honors Jim Holland At Last Meeting As Mayor

After 16 years in the office, Jim Holland marked his last regular board meeting as mayor on Monday.

Frankfort Named Tree City USA

"We've gotten [the designation] for years," Mayor Jim Holland said. "And I'm pleased that we do."

Frankfort Approves $49.8 Million Municipal Budget

The village's operating budget includes $19,530,000 in revenues and $17,340,300 in expenses.

IL Senate Approves Plans To Expand Access To Utility Bill Relief

The bill is now making its way to the Illinois House of Representatives, after passing through the Senate Wednesday.

Will County Illinois: All Will County Residents Over Age 16 Eligible For Vaccine As County Opens Scheduling Online April 12

See the latest announcement from the Will County Illinois.

Incumbent, 2 Newcomers Elected To Frankfort Village Board

Michael Leddin, Daniel Rossi and incumbent Eugene Savaria were elected Tuesday.

Frankfort Township: Republican Slate Projected To Win

The Frankfort Township Republican slate candidates are all projected to win their respective races, according to unofficial results.

D161: Campbell, Martin, McCleish, Berk Projected Winners

1 incumbent and 3 newcomer candidates are projected to win the Summit Hill D161 Board of Ed election, according to unofficial results.

Park District: Ruvoli, Ponton, Gentry, McCarey Projected To Win

Incumbents Thomas Ruvoli Jr. and Mark Ponton, as well as Elmer Gentry and Mike McCarey, are the projected winners of the race.

Frankfort Parks Voters Support Acquiring Borg Warner Plant

The non-binding advisory question was aimed at gauging residents' interest in acquiring the property for an outdoor recreation space.

Frankfort Village President: Ogle Projected Winner

Keith Ogle is the projected winner of the Frankfort Village President election, defeating fellow trustee John Clavio.

Frankfort Election: Mayor, Park District Referendum, School Board

There are several contested elections in Frankfort, including the race for village president and Lincoln-Way D210 school board.

Hastings announces $97 million in additional funding for schools

Funding comes as part of the most recent federal COVID-19 relief packages

Frankfort Voter Guide 2021: April 6 Consolidated Election

There are several local races in Frankfort, including the mayoral race, as well as an advisory question from the Frankfort Park District.

Federal Taxes In Will County: How Do Yours Compare?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Will County.

April Election: Candidate Profiles For Frankfort Mayoral Ballot

Richard Free Press summarizes key positions of mayoral candidates John C. Clavio and Keith Ogle.