Pat Harper

Traffic signal colors will be used to publicize water conservation alerts in Mokena this summer. Lou Tiberi, public works director, this week demonstrated to trustees sample signs that could be...

The popularity of the village's annual Fall Festival could require it to make changes to the Labor Day weekend gathering. Trustee Cindy Heath said at a Village Board meeting this...

Trustees expect to set aside $20,000 to pay the village's share of a study of the downtown area on Front Street. The Village Board hired consultants last month to study...

A special census that could put more money in the growing village's coffers tops the list of new projects for the 2006-07 budget. Village Administrator John Downs is recommending a...

Frankfort could soon add a Steak 'n Shake to its growing collection of restaurants, but only if the restaurant chain's parent corporation agrees to a little more tweaking of its...

Trustees this week hired consultants to study two prime areas earmarked for commercial development. HOK Planning Group will be paid $50,000 to update the village's plan for its 191st Street...

Village officials said they don't want to condemn residents to a summer of dry, brown lawns, but they don't want to run out of water either. Looking back at the...

A growing population needs a larger village staff, village officials said this week. Growth doesn't just mean more people, but also more streets, more traffic, more recreational areas and more...

A piece of downtown's past could hold the key to its future. Trustees this week approved a contract with two local developers who plan to turn the century-old Heritage Hall...

Village officials are seeking a consultant to guide them through economic development brainstorming sessions and come up with a game plan for the new economic development coordinator. With much of...