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Willow Springs board adopts 2026 budget, keeps levy flat and overfunds police pension
Summary
The Village of Willow Springs board approved the 2026 budget, a flat property tax levy for the third consecutive year, and annual appropriations — and will contribute $1,350,000 to the police pension fund versus an actuary-recommended ~$950,000, while maintaining an overall surplus.
The Village of Willow Springs board on Dec. 11 adopted the village's 2026 annual budget, approved the levy assessment ordinance and passed the annual appropriations ordinance after brief discussion and roll-call votes.
The finance presenter told the board the final budget contained no significant changes from the draft; adjustments reflected planned handling of TIF 2 (tax increment financing) revenue and related transfers, including payments to School District 108, the village and a developer. The presenter said staffing levels for public works and the police department remain unchanged for 2026 and that the village has fully funded its capital plan.
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