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Resident asks when Bolingbrook’s advisory gaming referendum will be considered; mayor says it may be on an agenda soon

Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Bolingbrook · April 1, 2026
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Summary

A resident asked when a referendum on gaming in Bolingbrook might be considered. Mayor Mary S. Alexander-Basta said the referendum is advisory, the village is conducting due diligence, and it could appear on an agenda in the next month or two.

During public questions at the July 22 meeting, resident Jon Hane asked when the board might consider a referendum on gaming in Bolingbrook.

Mayor Mary S. Alexander-Basta responded that the referendum is advisory and that village staff are conducting due diligence before the Board considers it. She said it "might appear on an agenda in the next month or two" and explained the process for getting it added to a future agenda.

The minutes do not record further discussion, a staff report or a vote on placing the referendum on a future agenda. The mayor’s description indicates the board had not yet scheduled formal consideration as of the July 22 meeting; any timeline beyond the mayor’s estimate was not specified in the minutes.