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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Grundy County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Minooka hotel tax abatement extension
The dual-brand Holiday Inn Express and Candlewood Suites in Minooka got extra time under its tax abatement because of weather, a storm, and redesigns after adding the second brand. The abatement doesn't kick in until the hotel has a full assessed year, so extending the deadline doesn't cost the schools, village, or other taxing bodies anything extra.
GEDC Marketing Proposal for Economic Development
The Grundy Economic Development Council pitched taking over the county's economic development marketing in-house rather than hiring outside marketers. A meeting to consider their proposal is set for June 16.