Bolingbrook trustees hear immigrant‑rights concerns; mayor schedules legal, community forum Multiple residents urged the Bolingbrook board on Oct. 28 to adopt welcoming protections and called out recent ICE activity; Mayor Mary S. Alexander‑Basta urged residents to call 9‑1‑1 if they feel unsafe and announced an Oct. 30 Community Matters forum with immigration attorneys and local officials.

Residents of Bolingbrook are demanding stronger protections for immigrants as concerns over recent ICE activity rise, sparking a call for a "Welcoming City" ordinance.

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Bolingbrook approves Grand Village development for 228 single-family rental homes The Bolingbrook Board approved a development agreement and related ordinances for Grand Village, a planned community of 228 single‑family rental homes at the southeast corner of Rodeo Drive and Essington Road, subject to attorney review and Plan Commission conditions.

Bolingbrook is set to welcome 228 new single-family rental homes with the approval of the Grand Village development—what does this mean for the community?

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Residents, aviation groups flood Bolingbrook board with support for Clow Airport and flight schools Dozens of residents, flight‑school students and aviation organizations submitted letters and spoke to the Bolingbrook Board on Oct. 28 urging continued operations at Clow International Airport, citing economic benefits, training pipelines and FAA limits on local operational restrictions.

Dozens of passionate residents and aviation advocates rallied to keep Clow International Airport open, emphasizing its crucial role in training future pilots and boosting the local economy.

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Bolingbrook trustees approve redevelopment amendment, new gaming rules, property purchase and routine payables At its Oct. 14 meeting the Bolingbrook Board of Trustees approved a redevelopment agreement amendment, restrictions for limited video gaming, purchase of 3.73 acres for future development, routine payables totaling $4.66 million and smaller capital purchases; all votes recorded Yea 5, Absent 1.

The Bolingbrook Board of Trustees has taken significant steps forward, approving a $4.66 million package that includes new gaming regulations and a key land purchase for future development.

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Bolingbrook trustees approve contracts, public-safety agreements and code updates in unanimous votes On Feb. 17, 2026, the Bolingbrook Mayor and Board of Trustees unanimously approved multiple resolutions and ordinances, including SRO reimbursements, software and infrastructure contracts, emergency facility repairs and amendments to building fees and EV-charging code.

Bolingbrook's Board of Trustees just approved a $16.5 million plan enhancing public safety, infrastructure, and building codes—what does this mean for you?

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Residents urge Bolingbrook to ban ICE use of village property; village attorney cautions on legal limits At the Feb. 17 meeting residents called on Bolingbrook to pass an ordinance banning ICE and federal agents from using village property; Village Attorney Burt Odelson said such ordinances may be legally limited and called them 'worthless, feel-good' measures while trustees expressed support and pledged further review and outreach.

Residents of Bolingbrook are calling for an ordinance to ban ICE from village property, sparking a heated debate about safety and legal limitations.

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