Plano looks to help groups putting on special events
Plano is hoping it has simplified its process for putting on events in the city. The city's Special Events Committee worked for the last few months to establish a comprehensive...
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Developer looks to rehab affordable housing sites in Plano
Plano aldermen have approved a letter of support to the Illinois Housing Development Authority for a developer's plans to renovate two affordable housing sites on the west side of the...
Solar power fields may be built in Plano
Plano aldermen voted to authorize Progressive Energy Group of Aurora to look at sites for possible solar energy fields in the city. Arnie Schramel, managing partner of the Aurora company,...
Plano to focus on replacing trees after ash borer infestation
Plano will begin a vigorous new tree replacement program in 2018, city officials said. The City Council approved an ordinance authorizing participation in the Suburban Tree Consortium. Darrin Boyer, the...
Plano police to get new Tasers
The Plano City Council approved a five-year agreement for the purchase of 15 Tasers from Axon Enterprises for the Plano Police Department. Annual payments will be around $5,000 and over...
Plano Rockin’ Christmas to feature parade, Santa
Plano will hold its 10th annual Rockin' Christmas celebration Friday. The event begins at 5 p.m. with a lighted Christmas parade along Main Street from James Street west to the...
Plano seeks grant to improve area near historic train depot
Plano is looking to get a grant to help fund reconstruction work near the historic train depot downtown. The City Council of Plano unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a grant...
Pop-up town comes to life in Kendall County
The fictional town of Bologna came to life for one day in Kendall County, a living embodiment of an inside joke between Plano and Sandwich. Bologna was located between the...
No bologna: Plano, Sandwich team up to host new festival
Route 34 communities in Kendall County will bring a long-time punchline to life Oct. 24 with the very first Plano Bologna Sandwich festival. The punchline? Remember the one about what...
New mural set to be ‘an attraction’ in Plano
While the year winds down and gardens begin to go dormant, a colorful garden of flowers is coming to life in Plano, thanks to a local artist. Kelly Browning, owner...