Commissioner Christopher Fischer, City of Zion

06/19/2026

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For those not aware, the City will be replacing Fire Station 2 later this year, and construction is well underway. We haven't shared an update lately, and figure it's a great time to do so! The project is coming along nicely, and the building is really starting to take form - the roof is on and a good portion of the exterior work has been completed. If all continues according to plan and weather cooperates, anticipated completion is mid/late October. We'll be sad to move out of original Station 2 and many current staff members and retirees have great memories serving the City from there - but this is a much needed improvement and will serve the western portion of Zion well! Stay tuned for more updates!

06/19/2026

To mark this years Juneteenth celebration, and in honor of my late wife Christie, I am resharing this post I wrote in 2015 about her ancestor John Thomas receiving recognition by the Illinois General Assembly.

H. R. 223 and the legacy of John W.E. Thomas Dr. Joens biography and a copy of H. R. 223. Author's photo. On April 28th, I accompan...

06/18/2026

Video of the June 16, 2026 City of Zion Council Meeting. If you have any questions about the meeting or a city issue please email me at [email protected]

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06/04/2026

Video of the June 2nd Zion City Council Meeting. If you have a question about the meeting or a city issue please email me at [email protected]

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05/29/2026

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𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐒 𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐈𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐖 𝐄𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐀𝐋 𝐎𝐅 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐑

𝐒𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃 – Governor JB Pritzker, Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly, the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Committee, and law enforcement officials from across the state gathered today for the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Ceremony in Springfield to honor officers who performed acts of heroism in 2025. The Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Committee awarded 19 officers from six agencies the Medal of Honor in recognition of their brave and sacrificial service to the people of Illinois.

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05/21/2026

Video of the May 19th City Council Meeting. If you have a question about the meeting or a city issue please email me at [email protected]

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05/19/2026

City Council Meeting coming up tomorrow night. If you have a question about the agenda or a city issue please email me at [email protected]

REGULAR MEETING
TO BE HELD MAY 19, 2026, AT 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 2828 SHERIDAN ROAD, ZION, ILLINOIS

Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
4. Agenda Changes
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS

6. CONSENT AGENDA

(a) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a Regular Meeting held on May 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

(b) PROCLAMATION: Memorial Day, May 25, 2026

7. DISCUSSION/AUTHORIZATION/APPROVAL

(a) Consider Zoning Docket 26-Z-2 and ordinance, requesting a Special Use Permit from Section 102-
504(a)(1) of the Zion Municipal Code to install a rooftop solar panel system for Realwheels Corp.
located at 3905 Rte. 173 per Director Ianson. Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval.

(b) Consider Zoning Docket 26-Z-3 and ordinance, requesting a requesting approval of a final Plat of
Consolidation of Lot 2 through Lot 9 and vacate the existing alley for the purpose of development
per Director Ianson. Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval.

(c) Consider Zoning Docket 26-Z-6 and ordinance, requesting a requesting approval of a Plat of
Subdivision of PIN Numbers 04-21-301-024 and 04-21-301-008 for residential use per Director
Ianson. Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval.

(d) Consider Zoning Docket 25-Z-7 and ordinance, requesting a Variance to Sections 102-152(3)(c) and
Section 102-32(a)(8) of the Zion Municipal Code to address the improper setbacks for the house and
garage for the property located at 2541 Galilee Avenue per Director Ianson. Planning & Zoning
Commission recommends approval.

(e) Consider Zoning Docket 25-Z-8 and ordinance, requesting a Variance to Sections 102-32(b) and
Section 102-32(a)(8) of the Zion Municipal Code to address the improper setbacks and maximum lot
coverage for the property located at 2539 Galilee Avenue per Director Ianson. Planning & Zoning
Commission recommends approval.

(f) Consider Zoning Docket 26-Z-9 and ordinance, requesting a Special Use Permit to operate an auto
repair shop at the property located at 1717 Kenosha Road per Director Ianson. Planning & Zoning
Commission recommends approval.

(g) Consider Zoning Docket 25-Z-10 and ordinance, requesting a Variance to Sections 102-128(8)(b) of
the Zion Municipal Code to continue the use of gravel parking for the property located at 1717
Kenosha Road per Director Ianson. Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval.

8. DEPARTMENTAL COMMENTARY

9. ANNOUNCEMENTS

May 25 City Offices Closed for the
Holiday
June 2 7:00 p.m. Zion City Council Meeting
June 16 6:00 p.m. Zion Township Board Meeting
7:00 p.m. Zion City Council Meeting

10. ADJOURN

05/17/2026

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Happy National Public Works Week! This year's theme, “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community,” honors the dedicated public works professionals who keep our communities running, whether restoring power, clearing roads, providing essential services, or responding to emergencies. They put service at the heart of everything they do.

05/04/2026

First meeting of May coming up on Tuesday. If you have a question about the agenda or a city issue please email me at [email protected]

REGULAR MEETING
TO BE HELD MAY 5, 2026, AT 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL,
2828 SHERIDAN ROAD, ZION, ILLINOIS

CITY OF ZION City Council Meeting Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
4. Agenda Changes
5. CITIZEN COMMENTS

6. CONSENT AGENDA

(a) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a Regular Meeting held on April 21, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.; approval but not
release of Closed Session Minutes of a meeting held on April 21, 2026 at 8:33 p.m.

(b) BILLS: Vouchers 151787 through 151881 drawn on Huntington National Bank N.A., Total: $260,180.48

(c) PROCLAMATION: David Knabel

7. Consider passing RESOLUTIONS as follows:

(a) Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code for utilization of MFT funds for general maintenance
programs per Director Ransom

(b) Temporary Road Closure – Nostalgia Days per Chief Barden

(c) Temporary Road Closure – Labor Day Parade per Chief Barden

8. Consider passing ORDINANCES as follows:

(a) Authorizing and approving personnel changes for positions within the City per Chief Barden

(b) Authorizing and approving a proposal for Professional Design Services from Christopher B. Burke
Engineering, LTD per Director Ransom

(c) Authorizing and approving a quote for Financial Software Services from BS&A Software per
Director Wellendorf

9. DISCUSSION/AUTHORIZATION/APPROVAL

(a) Authorizing the Issuance of a Class A-3 Retail Liquor License to Zogo’s Sports Grill located at 2325
Sheridan Road per Mayor McKinney

(b) Authorizing the Issuance of a Class A-2 Retail Liquor License to Dada’s Soul located at 2744 Sheridan
Road per Mayor McKinney

(c) Consider appointment of Department Heads, Legal Counsel and City Treasurer per Mayor McKinney

10. DEPARTMENTAL COMMENTARY

11. ANNOUNCEMENTS

May 19 6:00 p.m. Zion Township Board Meeting
7:00 p.m. Zion City Council Meeting

May 25 City Offices Closed for the Holiday

June 2 7:00 p.m. Zion City Council Meeting

12. CLOSED SESSION – (Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 “Open Meetings”) for the discussion of threatened and/or
probable or imminent litigation, collective bargaining, purchase or sale of real estate, legal counsel and
personnel

13. ADJOURN

04/23/2026

Video of the April 21, City Council Meeting. If you have a question about the meeting or a city issue please email me at [email protected]

City of Zion City Council Meeting April 21 2026