Kewanee council ends Kentville Road TIF, applies for $250,000 Safe Routes grant and approves package of measures At its Oct. 14 meeting the Kewanee City Council unanimously terminated the Kewanee Kentville Road 2001 TIF district, authorized an IDOT Safe Routes to School grant application for $250,000 (10% local match), approved multiple contracts and an appointment to the Airport Board, and authorized purchases tied to an AFG grant for AEDs.

Kewanee City Council just made some big moves—terminating a TIF district and applying for a $250,000 Safe Routes to School grant!

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IHDA presents results of Kewanee housing needs assessment based on 300 responses The Illinois Housing Development Authority presented findings from a 300-response Kewanee Community Needs Assessment and conducted a live follow-up survey to collect additional input for a Community Revitalization Plan.

The Illinois Housing Development Authority revealed crucial insights from a recent survey that could shape the future of Kewanee's community revitalization.

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Kewanee council tables kratom ban, approves police schedule pilot and Route 81 agreements The Kewanee City Council on Feb. 9 tabled an ordinance to ban kratom and tianeptine pending further study, approved a one-year pilot for an alternate police work schedule with a required reconvening before contract changes, and authorized IDOT and engineering agreements for IL Route 81 reconstruction.

The Kewanee City Council has put a controversial kratom ban on hold while launching a pilot program for police scheduling and moving forward with major road reconstruction plans.

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Council approves ordinances, bond abatements and contracts in 4-0 votes The Kewanee City Council unanimously approved a package of ordinances and resolutions on Nov. 24, 2025, including driveway variance and special-use permits, two bond tax abatements, a 2026 fuel contract, bank-access authorizations and administrative appointments.

The Kewanee City Council made waves with a unanimous 4-0 vote on crucial ordinances, paving the way for vital developments and financial decisions!

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Kewanee council updates large-solar rules and approves Indigo Solar permit with conditions The Kewanee City Council approved changes to the city's large-solar permitting rules and granted a special-use permit to Indigo Solar, LLC with amended stipulations; the project includes a $25,000 donation to the Police Department's DAART program and allows a local institution to use 40% of production.

Kewanee City Council just approved new solar permit rules and a special-use permit for Indigo Solar, which promises a $25,000 donation to local police and significant benefits for the community!

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Kewanee council approves grants, emergency repairs and equipment purchases; tables firefighters' side letter At its Jan. 12 meeting, the Kewanee City Council approved several routine measures including a nearly $75,000 ICJIA grant for DAART, FEMA-funded Knox Boxes, a Stryker ambulance cot and emergency wastewater repairs; it tabled a proposed side letter with IAFF Local 513 for more information.

The Kewanee City Council just approved crucial public safety measures, including FEMA-funded Knox Boxes and a nearly $75,000 grant for community policing, while tabling a key decision on firefighters' certifications for further review.

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