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Will County Gazette

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

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Tinley Park Board of Trustees honors local Eagle Scouts, 'the highest award' Scouts can earn

By Sam Jackson | May 16, 2023

During a special May 2 meeting, the Tinley Park Village Board of Trustees honored two local students for their achievements in earning the rank of Eagle Scout.

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Rezin: Illinois will 'allocate more than a billion dollars' to healthcare for undocumented immigrants

By Sam Jackson | May 16, 2023

Illinois Sen. Sue Rezin criticized the state for the money Illinois spends to provide health coverage to undocumented immigrants, commenting on the issue as Title 42 regulations ended on May 12.

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Bolingrook administrator Rickelman says mosquito abatement contract will 'monitor three places' as part of contract

By Sam Jackson | May 4, 2023

The Bolingbrook Village Board voted to approve a contract for mosquito abatement services in the community during the board's regular meeting on April 25.

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Crest Hill tells Richland volley ball team it 'should be proud' for its accomplishments this year

By Sam Jackson | Apr 17, 2023

Members of the Crest Hill community celebrated the accomplishments of a local youth athletics team which was honored by the city council during the council's April 3 meeting.

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Crest Hill Director of Public Works Siefert: Contest is 'great way' to encourage water conservation

By Sam Jackson | Apr 17, 2023

The Crest Hill City Council asked city residents to take part in a competition, and pledge to conserve water all month, during the board's April 3 meeting.

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Stepping Stones exec Lauridsen: 'Our commitment is to Joliet and the community'

By Sam Jackson | Apr 5, 2023

The Joliet City Council voted on a series of ordinances pertaining to the planned unit development of a Stepping Stones subdivision during its meeting on March 21.

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Beecher district board president Papas: 'We all realize that the youth are the future'

By Sam Jackson | Mar 27, 2023

The Beecher Community School District 200U Board took public comments at its March 13 meeting and discussed a referendum the district issued proposing an increase to the limiting tax rate in order to make up for an expected $5.3 million budget deficit the district faces.

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Tracy says Democrats have won 'many close elections on the strength of their Vote By Mail programs'

By Sam Jackson | Mar 27, 2023

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Don Tracy is encouraging more voters to take advantage of absentee voting to boost the party's overall chances of victory in the April 4 election.

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Pritzker says ending cashless bail is a 'more fair system'

By Sam Jackson | Mar 27, 2023

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said that ending the cashless bail system would be a "more fair" way of handing bonds, as the governor awaits a ruling on the issue by the state Supreme Court.

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Crete Monee District 201u BOE's Brown: Clear backpacks are 'going to happen on the first day of school' and throughout year

By Sam Jackson | Mar 7, 2023

During its Feb. 21 meeting, the Crete Monee School District 201u Board of Education discussed the use of clear backpacks for the next school year.

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Tinley Park Village Board addresses controversial 4th of July decision: 'We all need to work on communication'

By Sam Jackson | Feb 18, 2023

The Tinley Park Village Board recently addressed the controversy surrounding the board's decision to move the village's Independence Day celebration.

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Orland Park mayor on community awards for athletes: 'It takes a lot of hard work and dedication' in cheer competitions

By Sam Jackson | Feb 17, 2023

The Orland Park Village Board honored several local athletes as the board handed out Community Pride Awards to Pioneer cheer teams during the board's meeting on Feb. 6.

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Long tells Tinley Park board she started Hearts to Hands because she 'knew there were gaps in healthcare'

By Sam Jackson | Feb 15, 2023

The Tinley Park Village Board recognized some of the community's local businesses as part of the board's monthly "business spotlight" program at its meeting on Feb. 7.

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Illinois' Stoller: DCFS problems due to 'incompetent leadership'

By Sam Jackson | Feb 11, 2023

Illinois state Sen. Win Stoller said the DCFS needs new leadership after a lawsuit was recently filed accusing the department of allowing children be be wrongfully detained.

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Haas: Know the signs of human trafficking

By Sam Jackson | Jan 23, 2023

Illinois Rep. Jackie Haas is marking Human Trafficking Month by imploring people to watch for potential signs to cut down on Human Trafficking.

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O’Dekirk: New Olive Garden has 'talked about being open in the spring'

By Sam Jackson | Jan 23, 2023

Joliet Mayor Bob O'Dekirk gave an update on a new restaurant during a Jolie City Council meeting on Jan. 14.

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Shorewood Mayor DeBold introduces ordinance to simplify fine process

By Sam Jackson | Jan 23, 2023

The Village Board of Shorewood discussed a new ordinance regarding administrative compliance tickets during the board's Jan. 10 meeting.

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Bertino-Tarrant: 'The demolition of the vacant courthouse will continue'

By Sam Jackson | Jan 23, 2023

The Will County Board is moving forward with plans to demolish the vacant county courthouse in downtown Joliet, despite efforts by area preservation groups to save the building.

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Frankfort mayor: Fire and Ice Winter Social 'a great event'

By Sam Jackson | Jan 11, 2023

The Village Board of Frankfort promoted an upcoming event during a meeting in December.