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MARENGO, ILLINOIS
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| SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2026 |
ISSUE NO. 9 |
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THIS WEEK'S STORIES
TOP STORY
GOVERNMENT · AUGUST 8
The biggest street rebuild in years is finishing on Prospect Street, and a resurfacing program covering about 2.3 miles of the numbered avenues is next in line. Here is what the city has planned for its roads this year, what it costs, and who pays.
GOVERNMENT
GOVERNMENT · AUGUST 7
Marengo is looking at a broad rewrite of its property and nuisance rules, the first piece of a full update of the city code: what can sit outside and for how long, where you can park in your own yard, and screening for dumpsters. The council discusses the package August 10, with an adoption vote planned for August 24. One change since the first draft: the trash-can size cap that, read literally, ruled out the carts residents actually roll to the curb is gone. Here is what would change, and how to weigh in before it's final.
GOVERNMENT
GOVERNMENT · AUGUST 6
After a 4-3 split in July, the plan to turn a long-idle Route 23 factory into five contractor spaces is back before the county with a lighter zoning request. The new hearing is August 13.
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Events This Week
What's happening around Marengo
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City Council Meeting
Regular Marengo City Council meeting, 7:00 pm at City Hall, 132 E Prairie St. Open to the public.
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Hardcore Havoc Fest
Venue in the Park concert series, 5:30–10:00 pm at Indian Oaks Park, 825 Indian Oaks Trail. Gates open 30 minutes before. $10 admission.
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Planning & Zoning Commission
Marengo Planning & Zoning Commission meeting, 7:00 pm at City Hall, 132 E Prairie St. Open to the public.
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Marengo Township Board Meeting
Marengo Township monthly board meeting, 7:00 pm at the Township office, 4010 N IL Route 23. Open to the public.
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Flag Retirement Ceremony
7:00 PM at Indian Oaks Park. American Legion Kishwaukee Post 192, BSA Troop 247, Cub Scout Pack 163, and local Girl Scouts retire worn and unserviceable American flags in a public ceremony; anyone who wants to learn how it's done is welcome to watch. Have a flag that needs retiring? There's a drop box at city hall, 132 E. Prairie St. Organizers say to check the event's Facebook page the day of in case weather forces a postponement.
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Locust Grade School Community Event
2:00 to 5:30 PM in the big gym at Locust Elementary School, 539 Locust St. A free event where local youth organizations set up tables so families can learn what is available in Marengo and Union: youth tackle, youth cheer, boosters, spirit wear, Scouts, theater, child care, and the library. A health department table will offer on-site vaccinations. It runs during school supply drop-off, but all are invited and you do not need a student at Locust to attend.
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