Larry Kot is running unopposed for Yorkville City Council Ward 2
Name: Larry Kot Position sought: 2nd Ward Alderman Email address: kot.ward2@yahoo.com Address: 607 State Street, Yorkville, Illinois Age: 57 Family: Married, wife Diane, 3 daughters ages 27, 25 & 16, 2 grandchildren, ages 3 & 6. Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of Illinois - Chicago Occupation: Illinois State Police, Intelligence Analyst Previous elected office: Yorkville Alderman: 1997-2005, 2011-2033. Tinley Park Village Trustee: 1983-1987. What is the primary reason you are running for this office? I would like the opportunity to continue to serve the residents of Yorkville. Even though the city is still facing tough economic times, I believe we are doing a good job planning for the future. There is much work to be …
City leaders are accepting proposals from people who want to buy the building at 111 W. Madison St. until 4 p.m. Oct. 23.
Yorkville city leaders didn't receive any offers for the old post office building, but now they are seeking offers for the old jail. Aldermen decided Tuesday to accept bids for the former jail at 111 W. Madison St., which a group of residents have been raising money to restore into a museum for about two years. City leaders will accept bids until 4 p.m. Oct. 23 and will open the bids at the City Council meeting that starts at 7 p.m. that day. "I think it’s going to get restored quicker in the private sector than we’re ever going to get it," Ward 2 Alderman Larry Kot said. "If somebody out there wants it and fix it up, I’m all for it." The process will just affect the building, which hasn't been used as a jail since 1992. The city will …
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Chris Fox
1:43 pm on Friday, September 14, 2012
Why not put the rec center in there and sell the old post office. Since we already have the jail. more ›