Will County Gazette

McDermed pled for more reforms day before House overrode budget veto

By Matt Smith | Jul 12, 2017

A day before the House overrode Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of the budget package now in effect, Rep. Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) railed against it, calling the plan shortsighted on WTTW’s "Chicago Tonight."

Durkin joins Democrats to pass budget amendment

By Matt Smith | Jun 30, 2017

Hours before the fiscal year runs out, the Illinois House voted 90-25 to approve a budget amendment.

House Democrat Natalie Manley receives personalized letter asking her to stand up on property tax freeze

By Matt Smith | Jun 28, 2017

Will County Democrat in the House Natalie Manley (D-Joliet) recently received a letter from the Illinois Republican Party, drawing her attention to the permanent property tax freeze she voted for in January and calling for action on property tax relief now.

Zagster bike share program comes to Aurora

By Matt Smith | Jul 12, 2016

The city of Aurora will team with Zagster Inc. to provide bike's to the city's residents through a bike-share program.