For Municipality of the Year, Romeoville can boast they attracted large developments in Wayfair (500 jobs) and Crate and Barrel (250 jobs), filled vacant space with Scene75 (120,000 square feet) and The Ovation Center (127,306 square feet), completed multiple ground up developments, and built 456 apartment units, which could bring almost 1,000 new residents to the village.
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Posted inCommentary, Crest Hill, Joliet, Local, News, Romeoville, Shorewood, Will County
Wayne’s Words: Joliet quality water source means economic growth
Joliet has a 100-year agreement with the City of Chicago that caps the cost of future water rates. Included in that agreement, as pointed out here before, is a clause that Chicago cannot sell the water system to a private sector firm. That possibility has reared its head again at a recent Chicago City Council environment committee meeting. The committee voted down a proposed ordinance named “Water for All.” The proposed ordinance included a prohibition on privatizing the water infrastructure. In other words, the Chicago City Council, at least some of them might still want the option of selling the system.
Posted inBusiness, Business, Crest Hill, Joliet, Local, News, Romeoville, Shorewood
Joliet’s new water study
The Joliet City Council earlier this year unanimously approved a $87 million bond issue, which is a portion of the $810 million project. The City of Joliet will share the costs with members of the Regional Water Commission that includes the communities of Romeoville, Crest Hill, Shorewood, Channahon, and Minooka. Following Joliet, Romeoville would be the next largest water user in the commission.
Posted inEducation, News, Politics, Regional, Romeoville, State
Lewis U. graduate becomes first Black woman on Illinois Supreme Court
Holder White, 54, also a Republican, will be sworn in on July 8, which will roughly coincide with the swearing in of Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman on the U.S. Supreme Court. White’s term will expire Dec. 2, 2024, after a full-time replacement is chosen in the November 2024 elections.
Posted inLiving, Local, News, Romeoville
Drive-By Diaper Drive
Donors may drop donations curbside with Rotary volunteers. All donations will be delivered to the Pantry at its Seven Bridges Woodridge location.
Posted inBusiness, Business, Local, News, Romeoville
Jiffy Lube, Romeoville honors Hometown Heroes with 50% off oil changes
“These incredible men and women have worked tirelessly to take care of us and our community these last few years and beyond,” said Steve Isom, Executive Vice President of Stonebriar Auto Services. “We wanted to give back even in a small way and let them know we appreciate everything they have done and continue to do each and every day.”
Posted inLocal, News, Romeoville, Will County
Next Phase of Weber expansion coming to Romeoville in ’24
“This project will complete the expansion of Weber Road,” said Mayor Noak. “From Renwick to I-55, drivers will have three lanes in each direction as they travel through our community. We are very appreciative of Will County for agreeing to include better pedestrian access.”
Posted inBusiness, Business, Local, News, Romeoville
Romeoville passes balanced 2022/2023 Budget
Capital projects for this year include street resurfacing, repair, reconstruction, and landscaping, bridge repair, a new ladder truck for the Fire Department, redevelopment of Century Park and Lake Strini, new trails, construction of the Aquatic Center and Romeo Crossing Park, watermain replacements, and well #14 improvements.
Posted inHealth, Living, Local, News, Romeoville, Sports
Romeo Crossing Park showcased
This project will finally give dogs a place to run around, meet other dogs, and have owners meet each other,” explained Mayor John Noak. “Also, it will add needed sports fields to our roster. Residents will be able to come to Romeo Crossing to play soccer, baseball, go sledding, and more.”
Posted inBusiness, Local, News, Romeoville
New retail development coming to Route 53 in Romeoville
Plans for a new 6,825 square foot retail building with a drive-thru at one end were reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Committee this week.
