Elwood is a village in Will County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 2,141.
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Apr 15Elwood Community Days CommitteeAgendaApr 1Village Board of TrusteesAgendaMar 30Elwood Community Days CommitteeAgendaMar 24Planning and Zoning CommissionAgendaMar 24Finance CommitteeAgendaMar 18Parks & Recreation CommitteeAgendaMar 4Village Board of TrusteesAgendaFeb 24Planning and Zoning CommissionAgendaUpcoming Events
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Editorial: Owner of massive Elwood Energy plant is literally moving the plant to Texas Chicago Tribune
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