Council approves multiple utility improvement permits for Northfield and Groveland Townships

The LaSalle County Highway Meeting held on April 16, 2025, focused on several key topics, including the approval of utility permits and the acceptance of bills from the previous meeting.

The meeting began with a motion to accept the minutes from the last gathering, which was unanimously approved. Following this, the committee reviewed a series of bills totaling $252,760.93, which were also accepted without objection.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the approval of various utility permits. The permits discussed included:

1. **Frontier Communications**: Installation of fiber optic lines in Northville Township.
2. **ComEd**: Tree trimming activities in Northfield Township.
3. **Wind Farm Projects**: Multiple permits for transmission line crossings in Groveland Township and Osage Township.
4. **Surf Broadband**: Installation of fiber optic lines along Highway 4 and 52 in Adams Township.
5. **Field Tile Installation**: A permit for a field tile installation under County Highway 25 in Miller Township.

Each of these permits received recommendations for approval, reflecting ongoing infrastructure improvements in the county. The meeting concluded with a motion to approve all utility improvements, which passed with unanimous support.

Overall, the meeting highlighted LaSalle County's commitment to enhancing its infrastructure through utility upgrades and maintenance, ensuring continued service and connectivity for residents.