Village of Monee - News Updates

News Updates

The Mayor and Trustees are committed to improving the quality of living and economic potential in Monee. Here are some of the projects our village leaders have been working on:
Cell Phone Ordinance (Spring 2010) The Village has passed a new cell phone ordinance effective immediately. Hands free cell phone use only in the corporate limits of the Village. Violators are subject to fines.
Hamilton & Cleveland Avenue Realignment (fall 2009) The Village, Engineers and IDOT are working to align Hamilton Street to the north of Monee-Manhattan and with Cleveland Avenue to the south of Monee-Manhattan. This connection will offer a stop light to help ease the traffic flow heading in and out to I-57.
Will-Center Road (north of school) The section of road north of the new Monee Elementary Grade School is owned by the Village of University Park. Trustee Dave Stockton has done some research to find out that University Park has set aside monies to fix the pot hole gravel section of roadway north of the School. They are currently waiting on the approval from the Pipeline Company that runs under that section of roadway.
Grocery Store Trustee Kevin McGill was approached by a businessman in town wanting to open a Grocery Store. The Village Mayor, Engineer, Attorney and the Businessman have all met to discuss the process. It is in the works.
Elected Officials (spring 2009) The voters of Monee in their spring election chose to re-elect Trustees Gryczewski, McGill and Stockton. Trustee Denise Kranzer was elected for her first term. Former Trustee Tovo was elected Mayor. Subsequently, Tovo’s trustee vacancy was filled through appointment to Rhonda Thompson.
IL Route 50 (spring 2009) The purpose of the project is to resurface Illinois Route 50 from Pauling Road to North Peotone Road. The project is scheduled to be completed August 2009.
Web Site Development (spring 2009) The Village website was long overdue. Village President Tim O'Donnell appointed Trustee Kevin McGill to oversee the design and implementation of the new Village Website. The goal was to provide a wealth of useful information to residents, businesses and visitors. The success of any organization can be tied to its ability to communicate effectively — having a well designed web site is a fundamental part of helping others understand and participate in our potential. The project was awarded to OneTen Creative (the marketing development division of Tech-Services) a local business.
I-57 & Monee-Manhattan Overpass (2008-2009) The purpose of the project is for intersection widening, resurfacing and additional auxiliary lane construction. The interchange is scheduled to be re-constructed with traffic signals and a 5-lane bridge over I-57. Also, Monee-Manhattan Road will be improved from I-57 to Ridgeland Ave. The project is scheduled to be completed November 2009.
Park Community Building (fall 2008) This new building has been the joint efforts of our Mayor Dan Tovo, Trustee Kevin McGill and FBI Buildings. This building will have a community room for Sports meetings, Family reunions, Showers, Birthday parties, Weight Watchers meetings, Classes and many more gatherings. It will have a fully functional kitchen, bathrooms and storage.
Village Sign (summer 2008) The new Electronic sign was a vision of our Trustee Dan Tovo. It allows so much more information to be put out at one time. This sign is for Village information and used for the Armed Forces, such as when someone is deployed to combat or allowed to return to there loved ones. The Village of Monee supports all who give themselves and there families up for the Armed Forces. We salute you.
Recycling Totes (summer 2008) In order for Monee and its residents to more effectively participate in environmentally friendly activities, we have adopted the use of recycling totes. These totes are picked up every other week and should only contain items identified as recyclable. Recycle totes are treated with similar regard as regular trash cans in that they need to be stowed out of sight from the street (behind a fence, wall or inside your garage) and can be at the street no earlier than 7pm the night before through 7pm the night of garbage pickup. Additionally, the totes need to face the street for proper pickup as indicated on the lid.
Water Department Building (spring 2008) As a result of overcrowding in the combined Public Works and Water Department building located behind the Village Hall, we began construction of a new building to for the Water Department equipment and personnel and thereby free up more space for the Public Works department at the existing building. The new building is located next to the second water tower.