Griffith boosts water, sewer rates to keep up with costs

GRIFFITH | After a pair of public hearings, the Griffith Town Council has approved water and sewer rate hikes to keep up with increasing operating costs.

Thornton OKs water rate hike

THORNTON | The Village Board on Tuesday unanimously approved a water rate increase that homeowners will notice when they receive their March water bills.

Chicago Heights eliminates service fee on water bills

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | In an effort to limit the impact residents will feel as a result of increased water rates, the City Council unanimously approved an ordinance on Monday that eliminates the community service fee that had been added to residents' bi-monthly water bills in April 2000 to supple…

How could water cost so much in Chicago Heights?

Something doesn't add up with Chicago Heights Mayor David Gonzalez's explanation of his city's water rates. According to Gonzalez, the $3.30 per 1,000 gallon fee charged to water users does not support any other activity except to deliver water.

Tax levy declines for Cal City, officials stress no tax hike from their end

CALUMET CITY | Municipal officials offered themselves praise Thursday for approving a tax levy for the coming year that is slightly lower than last year’s levy.

Glenwood to pay more to insure Glenwoodie Golf Course

GLENWOOD | The cost to insure the village-owned Glenwoodie Golf Course has gone up slightly.

Chicago Heights, Hammond to meet in federal court Monday on water rates

HAMMOND | Hammond and Chicago Heights will meet in federal court Monday on the Illinois community's petition for a preliminary injunction to bar the shutoff of its water.

Official: Glenwood will get water from Hammond despite Chicago Heights' lawsuit

GLENWOOD | Village President Kerry Durkin told residents Tuesday that Glenwood will still receive water even if a new contract can't be negotiated between Chicago Heights and Hammond.

Water rate increase approved in S'ville

SCHERERVILLE | Rates for Schererville water customers will be increasing.

Sauk Village to raise water rates for 90 days

SAUK VILLAGE | The Village Board voted Tuesday to increase the monthly Sauk Village water bill by about $75 to pay for the Lake Michigan water hookup approved by voters in the March 20 referendum.

Thornton considers giving industrial users a break on water rates

THORNTON | The Village Board is expected to vote Monday on whether to approve a graduated water supply rate structure for properties north of the Interstate 80/294 tollway.

Cal City to pay 2½ times more for fresh water from Hammond

CALUMET CITY | The city will have to pay nearly 2½ times more money to the Hammond Water Works Department for a fresh water supply from Lake Michigan under an agreement approved Thursday by municipal officials.

Lansing to provide slight raises to nonunion employees

LANSING | For Village President Norm Abbott, things are looking better financially these days.

M'ville residents criticize water company's request to raise rate by 95.5%

MERRILLVILLE | A proposed 95.5 percent rate increase a water company is seeking attracted criticism Monday during a public hearing.

M'ville hearing scheduled for proposed water rate increase

MERRILLVILLE | There will be a public hearing at 6 p.m. Monday regarding the proposed 95.5 percent water rate increase Utilities Inc. is seeking for its Indiana Water Service Inc. customers in Merrillville.

Thornton to absorb water rate hike for businesses until May 1

THORNTON | The Village Board has decided to postpone passing on a water rate increase to properties located north of the Interstate 80/294 Tollway.

Lake Station resets water rate hearing for Feb. 2

LAKE STATION | The City Council has canceled its 6 p.m. Jan. 26 special meeting because of a conflict with a chamber event that night.

South Holland raises water rates by 50 cents

SOUTH HOLLAND | The cost of water just increased in South Holland by 50 cents per 1,000 gallons for 2012.

Cal City preparing in case Chicago hikes water rates

CALUMET CITY | When Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel talks about increases in the rates the city charges surrounding suburbs for access to Lake Michigan water, it makes the ears of at least one Calumet City official perk up.