Annual Township Meeting April 14, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
Annual Town Meeting
Notice is hereby given to the legal voters, residents of the Township of Wilton, in the County of Will, and the State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said township will take place on
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Being held the second Tuesday of said month at the hour of 7:00 P.M. at
The Wilton Township Community Building 14355 W. Joliet Road Manhattan, IL 60442
For the transaction of miscellaneous business of said township, and after a moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers, and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before this meeting.
Jody M. Thatcher Wilton Township Clerk Dated March 22, 2026
Change of Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the Wilton Township Board Scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM will immediately follow the Annual Town Meeting, which starts
at 7:00 PM at the
Wilton Community Building 14355 W. Joliet Road Manhattan, IL 60442 Jody M. Thatcher Wilton Township Clerk Dated March 22, 2026
Annual Town Meeting
Wilton Township
April 14, 2026 7:00 p.m.
Wilton Township Community Building 14355 W. Joliet Rd. Manhattan, IL 60442
Agenda
● Oath of Office
Annual Town Meeting
Notice is hereby given to the legal voters, residents of the Township of Wilton, in the County of Will, and the State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said township will take place on
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Being held the second Tuesday of said month at the hour of 7:00 P.M. at
The Wilton Township Community Building 14355 W. Joliet Road Manhattan, IL 60442
For the transaction of miscellaneous business of said township, and after a moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers, and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before this meeting.
Jody M. Thatcher Wilton Township Clerk Dated March 22, 2026
Change of Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the Wilton Township Board Scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM will immediately follow the Annual Town Meeting, which starts
at 7:00 PM at the
Wilton Community Building 14355 W. Joliet Road Manhattan, IL 60442 Jody M. Thatcher Wilton Township Clerk Dated March 22, 2026
Annual Town Meeting
Wilton Township
April 14, 2026 7:00 p.m.
Wilton Township Community Building 14355 W. Joliet Rd. Manhattan, IL 60442
Agenda
● Oath of Office
- Approval of April 8, 2025 Annual Town Meeting Minutes
- Presentation of the Supervisor’s Annual Financial Report
- Presentation of Reports
- ● Supervisor Report & Florence Wilton Multi Township Report
- ● Road Commissioner
- ● Community Building Managers
- ● Cemetery Board
- ● Planning Commission
- ● Supervisor Report & Florence Wilton Multi Township Report
- Public Forum
- Old Business
- New Business
- ● Helping Hands Donation - $1,500.00 – ACTION ITEM
- ● PHS Senior Scholarship Donation - $500.00 – ACTION ITEM
- ● Ira Temple Memorial Fund Donation - $500.00 - ACTION ITEM
- ● Transfer of Surplus General Town Funds - ACTION ITEM
- ● Helping Hands Donation - $1,500.00 – ACTION ITEM
- The next Wilton Township Annual Town meeting will be held on April 13, 2027 at the Wilton Township Community Building at 7:00 p.m.
- Adjournment
Wilton Township Highway Department receives federal funds, which may be used to fund the engineering and design related consultant's services. Our written policies and procedures as described herein for QBS will meet the requirements of 23 CFR 172 and the Brooks Act.
Federal Funds Guidelines
Federal Funds Guidelines
Wilton Township is located about 40 miles south of Chicago, in Will County, Illinois. Wilton is predominantly agricultural; it has no municipality within its borders.
The Wilton Township government consists of elected Township Supervisor, Township Clerk, Board of Trustees, and the Highway Commissioner. The Illinois State statutes have given townships three major responsibilities: general assistance to the needy, property assessment for tax purposes, and maintenance and construction of rural roads and bridges.
Community Building Managers are also elected to operate and maintain the township's community building.
Wilton Township also has an appointed Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is charged with monitoring the township's comprehensive land use plan and making recommendations to the Township Trustees in regard to zoning applications or other land use issues in the township.
The Wilton Township Cemetery is located on Cedar Road, south of Wilton Center. The township provides maintenance and perpetual care for the cemetery under the guidance of an appointed board.
The term of office of elected officers is four years and they are elected the first Tuesday, after the first Monday in April. Election is held every four years, in the year following the president is elected, i.e., 2017, 2021, etc. Newly elected officers assume duty of their offices on the third Monday of the month following their election, except the assessor who takes office the following January 1st.
The Wilton Township government consists of elected Township Supervisor, Township Clerk, Board of Trustees, and the Highway Commissioner. The Illinois State statutes have given townships three major responsibilities: general assistance to the needy, property assessment for tax purposes, and maintenance and construction of rural roads and bridges.
Community Building Managers are also elected to operate and maintain the township's community building.
Wilton Township also has an appointed Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is charged with monitoring the township's comprehensive land use plan and making recommendations to the Township Trustees in regard to zoning applications or other land use issues in the township.
The Wilton Township Cemetery is located on Cedar Road, south of Wilton Center. The township provides maintenance and perpetual care for the cemetery under the guidance of an appointed board.
The term of office of elected officers is four years and they are elected the first Tuesday, after the first Monday in April. Election is held every four years, in the year following the president is elected, i.e., 2017, 2021, etc. Newly elected officers assume duty of their offices on the third Monday of the month following their election, except the assessor who takes office the following January 1st.
Wilton Township Community Building
Located at: 14355 W Joliet Rd, Manhattan, IL 60442
Please keep in mind there are plenty of dates still available for the rental of the Wilton Township Community Building for all your graduation, shower, birthday and party needs . Included in the rental is use of the full kitchen, tables and chairs.
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