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Colona is taking a significant step towards upgrading its infrastructure with a proposed $707,100 state earmark for critical water and sewer replacements under Route 84!

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Council to refer Hutchinson engineering agreement for Route 84 utility work; state earmark of $707,100 cited
Council discussed entering a phased engineering services agreement with Hutchinson to replace water and sewer utilities beneath Route 84. Officials said $707,100 has been earmarked by a state representative and the city has some capital funds available; committee moved the item to the full council for approval.
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September 15, 2026 at 9:57 AM
A local resident is raising alarm bells over street cameras, questioning their legality and potential violations of constitutional rights.

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Resident urges city to explain street cameras and how footage is used
Kelly Apple, a Colona resident, asked the council to disclose who approved street cameras, which budget paid for them, and where footage is stored; she framed the concern as a potential Fourth Amendment and Illinois constitutional privacy issue.
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August 11, 2026 at 2:09 PM
The Land Commission has just recommended a bold new comprehensive plan that promises to reshape Colona's future—are you ready to see what’s in store?

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Land Commission reviews draft comprehensive plan and forwards recommendation to council
The Colona Land Commission heard a staff-led presentation of a 12-chapter comprehensive plan—covering land use, parks, infrastructure and housing—and voted to recommend it to city council for adoption after hearing public comment and clarifying next steps on funding and studies.
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August 3, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Revolution Machine LLC is poised for a major expansion in Colona, promising up to 20 new jobs and a $1.2 million redevelopment plan, but they need your support to make it happen.

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Revolution Machine LLC owner asks Colona to refer a TIF 4 redevelopment agreement to council; committee votes to move the item forward
Brad Gotter, owner of Revolution Machine LLC, described plans to relocate and expand in Colona’s TIF 4 district, seeking a $250,000 tax reimbursement to cover redevelopment costs. The committee voted to forward the TIF redevelopment agreement to full council after questions about utilities and project costs.
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June 30, 2026 at 11:56 PM