Will County Gazette

Group targets candidate for DuPage supervisor position with racist images in flyer

By April Bamburg | Mar 8, 2021

Voters in DuPage Township recently received flyers attacking Alyssia Benford, a candidate for DuPage County supervisor.

Will County treasurer encourages residents to pay property taxes online

By April Bamburg | May 26, 2020

Property tax bills for Will County residents went out for thousands of property owners in the county, and treasurer Tim Brophy is asking the 5,000 individuals who usually pay in person to try another way.

Will County board member sues Pritzker over COVID-19 executive orders

By April Bamburg | May 17, 2020

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has been named in another lawsuit for his COVID-19-related executive orders.

Congressman John Ratcliffe endorses Ted Gradel

By April Bamburg | Mar 11, 2020

Ted Gradel’s campaign to represent the people of the 14th Congressional District of Illinois got a boost this week when U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, announced an endorsement.

Underwood's narrative of a working nurse may not be all it appears to be

By April Bamburg | Feb 28, 2020

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) who is running for re-election to represent Illinois’ 14th District, is positioning herself as a nurse with experience working with patients to treat medical conditions. But there’s no evidence she actually worked with patients.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois named the least tax-friendly state by MSN

By April Bamburg | 4 years ago

Ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address where he is excepted to outline the budget for the 2021 fiscal year and his funding priorities, the State of Illinois has been named one of the "Least Tax-Friendly" states to live in, by MSN.com.

Congressional candidate Gradel finds Underwood's vote to reject fentanyl ban 'unacceptable'

By April Bamburg | Feb 15, 2020

Illinois congressional candidate Ted Gradel (R-Naperville) had a hard time understanding incumbent U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood's (D-Naperville) recent vote to reject a ban on fentanyl-like drugs.

Hultgren calls debt-limit extension for hurricane relief irresponsible

By April Bamburg | Sep 11, 2017

Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) voted against H.R. 601, a hurricane disaster relief measure recently, because it ignored the real needs of the people and "kicked the can" of cost down the road, according to a press release.

Orland Park invited to occupational health care event

By April Bamburg | Aug 20, 2017

The Chicago Southland Chamber will host an informational session and interactive training for community members on occupational health presented by Advocate Health Care on Sept. 20, according to a press release.