Highlights from Romeoville's 8/18 Village Board Meeting

Romeoville IL

18 August, 2021

8:30 PM

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Here are some highlights from tonight's Village Board Meeting: Construction and development continues in Romeoville. Here are some of the latest projects that are coming to the area. Dunkin' – A new Dunkin' will fill the space left by the former Discount Tire at 671 N. Weber Road. It is expected to be open during the first quarter of 2022. Burger King – Anticipated to open during the summer of 2022, Burger King will be constructed between the new Popeye's and the existing Murphy Express gas station on Weber Road. Belle Tire – The Michigan based tire store will construct a new building in the lot just north of Iron & Glass on Weber Road. Victory Chapel – A proposal has been submitted to convert the building at 3 E. Romeo Road to a church for Victory Chapel. The Recreation Department has received permission to apply for an Illinois Department of Natural Resources OSLAD grant for up to $400,000, which will help fund the development of the Diocese Property along 135th Street. In addition to the dog park, future plans call for a playground, shelter, challenge course, trails, baseball and soccer fields, a concession stand, batting cages, and restrooms. Construction on the Romeoville Aquatic Center, located behind the Athletic & Event Center, will be moving forward with a groundbreaking to be held soon. The 22,000 square foot facility will also feature the largest outdoor splashpad in Romeoville.