August, 2016 Stories | Will County Gazette

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Joliet whacks weeds with online program

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 19, 2016

The City of Joliet has a high-tech way to make wayward weeds disappear — not instantly, but via its new mobile app — offering a new way for residents to report observed out-of-control overgrowth in their community.

Bolingbrook Plan Commission holds hearing on yoga facility

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 19, 2016

Bolingbrook Plan Commission holds hearing on yoga facility during recent meeting.

GOP Congressional candidate analyzes 'No Budget, No Pay' conundrum

By Hoang Tran | Aug 19, 2016

State Rep. Robert Martwick of Chicago set off a firestorm of controversy when he commented on State Rep. Jaime Andrade, of the 40th District, working for Uber as a means to support his family due to a delay of payments to lawmakers by Illinois State Comptroller Leslie Munger because the budget impasse.

Aurora Civil Service Commission to review 2016 police officer eligibility list

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 18, 2016

Aurora Civil Service Commission to meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18.

Crest Hill City Council approves TIF policy

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 18, 2016

Crest Hill City Council approves TIF policy at recent meeting.

Lewis women's hoops great signs pro contract

By Brent Zell | Aug 18, 2016

Mariyah Brawner-Henley, the leading scorer and rebounder in Lewis University women's basketball history, has signed a contract to play professionally in Denmark, reports LewisFlyers.com.

Aurora Veterans Advisory Council to welcome new member

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 17, 2016

Aurora Veterans Advisory Council will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18.

Orland Park Parks and Recreation Committee reviews program guide for winter/spring 2017 programs

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 16, 2016

Orland Park Parks and Recreation Committee reviews program guide for winter/spring 2017 programs at its meeting this week.

Coal City Park Board Committee to discuss park events

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 16, 2016

Coal City Park Board Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16.

Orland Park Development Services, Planning and Engineering Committee mulls changes to building code

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 16, 2016

Orland Park Development Services, Planning and Engineering Committee mulls changes to building code at this week's meeting.

Orland Park Village Board of Trustees to hold special budget hearing

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 16, 2016

Orland Park Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18.

Lemont Village Board Committee of the Whole reviews variation for home on Logan Street

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 16, 2016

Lemont Village Board Committee of the Whole reviews variation for home on Logan Street at recent meeting.

Lemont Historic Preservation Commission to consider COAs for new siding

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 16, 2016

Lemont Historic Preservation Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18.

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Will County ROE No. 56 accounting ruled inadequate

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 15, 2016

An Illinois Auditor General’s report released July 28 in Springfield found that Regional Office of Education No. 56, Will County, lacked sufficient internal procedures for financial reporting, financial accounting, journal entry management and grant requirements.