DuPage County approved a contract extension for two Level 2 EV chargers and plans to implement a 20¢ per kilowatt-hour fee with usage metrics and a two-hour maximum currently in place to reduce overuse.

DuPage County’s Public Works Committee approved a roughly $1.46 million contract to replace and expand courthouse video surveillance. Members debated whether cameras deter crime or mainly record incidents; staff said new units have additional security capabilities and funding comes from an infrastructure contingency transfer.

Developers presented a 260-unit planned unit development for about 16 acres near Weber and Renwick; council members indicated support in a straw poll and staff outlined the formal rezoning, PUD filings and public‑hearing steps required before approvals.

The East St. Louis School District 189 Board of Education unanimously approved an omnibus package of resolutions that included establishing an energy/indoor-air-quality policy, directing the 2025 tax levy, transferring property, ratifying a workers' compensation settlement and placing six students in alternative school for the remainder of the year.

Trustees approved a revised consent agenda (personnel update), moved forward a not-to-exceed $685,000 package for 2026 summer programming, adopted the 2026–27 school calendar aligned with the high school, and heard a preliminary levy presentation recommending a 3.3% request amid reserve and tax-timing concerns.

The district's independent audit delivered a clean, unmodified opinion and noted two recommendations. The chief school business official outlined a multi-year forecast that includes a $14 million transfer to the Warm, Safe, Dry capital plan and flagged fund-balance risk in later years without intervention.

Several residents, students and a city deputy mayor urged the Batavia Board of Education to adopt a policy limiting immigration-enforcement operations on school property. Board members directed the policy committee to fast-track review and plan a Dec. 2 committee session to prepare a proposed policy and related procedures.

The Village of Hinsdale presented a draft 2026 operating budget projecting $24.8 million in revenues, a 25% general fund reserve policy, $7.4 million in capital projects funded without new debt and a public hearing set for Dec. 9.

City Council recommended a proposed aggregate tax levy for 2025 of $34,581,683 (total levy $37,270,341 inclusive of debt service), keeping the levy at a 0% increase; councilors discussed abatements, use of home‑rule sales tax, and a non‑binding inducement resolution to keep an 18‑month bonding option open.

Dozens of residents used audience time Nov. 17 to press Waukegan leaders about federal immigration enforcement activity and a Nov. 7 operation they said intimidated the community; speakers demanded clearer safeguards and criticized local responses.

Vendors presented rooftop and ground solar proposals, incentive stacks and payback models; the board asked for firm pricing and insurance impacts. Separately the board approved an 18‑month fixed electric supply contract for the middle and high school to lock in rates while considering solar.

After public comment criticizing levy increases and district cash balances, the Richland County CUSD 1 board approved the 2025 tax levy and passed abatement resolutions for alternate revenue bonds; board members debated the need to fund salary and rising energy costs.

The DuPage County Technology Committee approved a $91,045.70 contract with CDW Government Inc. for services and support of the county network for 12/06/2025–11/30/2026 after briefly meeting in executive session to discuss security procedures.

The Richland County Community School District 1 board voted to approve a $14,886,000 athletic-complex renovation featuring all-pivot synthetic surfaces, a structural concrete base and expanded bleacher depth. The motion passed after hours of technical, budget and maintenance discussion.

Agents from the Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group described kratom’s opioid‑like effects, potential for addiction and psychosis, and patchwork local restrictions; trustees discussed veterans’ use for PTSD and possible local ordinance or licensing measures and asked staff to gather more information.

Council authorized a joint funding agreement with IDOT for the Waukegan & Wesley intersection project (est. $3.6M) with a local match estimated at $982,100 and—after extended discussion—directed staff to obtain vibroacoustic testing (~$55,000) to assess a nearby 1949 water main before final decisions on lining or replacement; council approved the funding resolution by roll call (8–0).

The administrator told the board it can support communities in compiling demographic and investment data for possible opportunity-zone nominations and recommended collecting local evidence now so the governor can consider nominations when selection guidance is released ahead of a likely July 2026 decision.

District staff presented the Illinois School Report Card showing district proficiency and subgroup data, explained recalibrated state cut scores, and outlined SMART goals and weekly PLC structures to drive literacy and math improvements through 2026.

Trustees reviewed the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation on a preliminary planned-unit development for about 960 acres and up to 900 homes, discussing 20 conditions including roadway widths, street-lighting counts, conservation design and whether TIF funds or the developer should underwrite sewer/water capacity for nearby historic LaFox properties. No final PUD vote was taken.

Campton Hills trustees received the Planning & Zoning Commission’s recommendation on a preliminary planned‑unit development (PUD) for the LaFox area on Nov. 17, 2025, reviewing roughly 20 conditions including roadway widths, dark‑sky lighting, phasing and options for sewer/water stub extensions tied to possible TIF financing. No final ordinance vote was taken; staff will refine conditions and the item will return for ordinance action.

The McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals voted 7–0 to approve a 10-year renewal of a conditional use permit for indoor and outdoor storage at 3902 East Crystal Lake Avenue and granted a variance to allow a narrowed portion of the driveway (application listed 10 feet; applicant said part measures roughly 14 feet).

The enterprise zone administrator told the McHenry County board the zone can expand through a project-driven pathway or by meeting state socioeconomic tests; he asked communities to submit parcel lists by Dec. 31 to begin a process that could take about 12–16 weeks before state review.

After a public truth-in-taxation hearing, the Round Lake Area Board of Education adopted its 2025 aggregate tax levy and accompanying resolutions. Administration requested a ballooned 4.97% extension (anticipating receiving about 2.97%); board approved the package by roll call.

After 44 public speakers and extended debate over program impacts and deed‑restriction risks, the Evanston CCSD 65 board voted down a motion to begin three statutorily required public hearings on a proposal to close Lincolnwood Elementary; the board agreed to reconvene Dec. 1 for further consideration.

Hospital leaders told the council an expansion scheduled to be activated in February 2026 will nearly double licensed care spaces (114 to 260), triple emergency-department footprint, add critical-care beds and bring new specialties, clinical trials and more than 150 new staff to the Lake Forest campus.