Lisle schedules January open houses on Illinois American Water service; appraisal discussed but not authorized

Village of Lisle officials outlined plans Tuesday to hold two public open houses in January 2026 to explain options for residents who receive water service from Illinois American Water (IAW) and to gather feedback on potential remedies, including voluntary connections, a fee-parity rebate and the possibility of an appraisal to support condemnation as a last resort.

Village Manager Cook told the Committee of the Whole that the board originally focused on Oakview — about 400 residential units — but staff expanded the scope to include all incorporated areas of Lisle that receive IAW service, increasing the count to 588 residential units. Two open-house sessions are targeted for 6–8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, and Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, in the police department training room; staff said they will also provide online materials for residents who cannot attend.

The expanded scope raised the estimated cost of a previously discussed fee-parity rebate program by roughly $130,000 to a little over $420,000, which staff said would…