Posted on: June 7, 2022
The Village of Itasca is featured in Chicago Magazine’s “Best Places to Live” June/July 2022. Itasca was among seven communities selected for the publication’s “Where to Buy Now” feature article.
“Those of us who live here know how truly special Itasca is,” said Mayor Jeff Pruyn. “To have Chicago Magazine recognize our community is a testament to every volunteer, public employee and community leader who works to make Itasca a great place...
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Village of Itasca News Alert
Posted on: February 25, 2022
Itasca and seven suburbs have formed a coalition to staunchly oppose the proposed merger of Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern Railroad pending before the Surface Transportation Board (STB) in Washington, D.C.
The “Coalition to Stop CPKC” was announced at a press conference on Tuesday at the Village of Itasca by community leaders and supporters, including area first responders.
To see the video of the press conference, visit www.StopCPKC.com.
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Village of Itasca News Alert
Posted on: January 21, 2022
As part of the strategic revitalization of the downtown area, the Village of Itasca has approved the acquisition of a building located at the northwest corner of Wesley G. Usher Memorial Park at 102 E. Irving Park Road.
For more information on this development, please click here.
Village of Itasca News Alert
Posted on: December 30, 2021
Canadian Pacific Railway submitted an application to acquire Kansas City Southern rail network. If the merger is approved, it could result in an additional 8 freight trains traveling through Itasca daily within 3 years.
As part of the application process, the federal Surface Transportation Board (STB) wants your input and has extended accepting public comments through January 3, 2022.
Itasca has four at-grade crossings vehicle crossings between Prospect Ave and Rohlwing R...
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Village of Itasca News Alert
Posted on: April 2, 2021
After years of planning, the Village of Itasca is taking another major step in revitalizing the downtown area by acquiring an anchor property in the middle of the block of Walnut Street.
For more information on this development, please click here.
Village of Itasca News Alert
Posted on: December 6, 2021
The Village of Itasca has been advised that Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern has filed an application with the U.S. Surface Transportation Board to merge operations.
Last week, Canadian Pacific informed Village officials that the merger will likely result in 8 additional freight trains on the Milwaukee West line than is currently present. The Village has begun working with other affected municipalities to qu...
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