January, 2017 Stories | Will County Gazette

ILA: Hutchinson amendment threatens people's right to safety

By Will County Gazette | Jan 31, 2017

If an amendment recently introduced in Springfield by state Sen. Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) passes muster, Illinois dwellers could face what the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) considers taxation of citizens’ Second Amendment rights.

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Will County workforce center sponsors Feb. 1 job fair

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 31, 2017

County Executive Larry Walsh encourages local jobseekers to brush off their resumes and bring them to tomorrow’s 1:30-3:30 p.m. job fair at the Workforce Center of Will County, located at 2400 Glenwood Ave., Suite 100.

Frankfort board introduces new Historic Home Preservation Program

By Tabitha Fleming | Jan 31, 2017

Frankfort Mayor Jim Holland has announced the institution of a new program aimed at preserving historic properties and helping homeowners with property improvements.

Batinick on scheduling strike vote: AFSCME should accept governor’s terms

By Will County Gazette | Jan 30, 2017

Earlier this month, AFSCME leaders sent a letter to Gov. Bruce Rauner outlining a new settlement “framework” in which the union said it would be willing resume negotiations on a new contract.

IGNN releases state's charity, community service numbers for 2016

By Will County Gazette | Jan 30, 2017

Illinois residents donated millions to charity in 2016 and contributed millions of hours of community service valued at more than $7 billion, according to the Illinois Government News Network.

State responds to over 140 child trafficking charges in 2016

By Will County Gazette | Jan 30, 2017

The United States is considered one of the top destination points for child trafficking with cases reported in all 50 states, including 143 investigated calls to the hotline for allegations of human trafficking in 2016 by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

Republicans in Will County prepare for consolidated election in April

By Tabitha Fleming | Jan 30, 2017

Will County Republicans are preparing for the consolidated election this spring with a number of fundraisers and other opportunities for voters to interact with local candidates.

Ossyra thanks supporters following tax lowering group's fundraiser

By Tabitha Fleming | Jan 30, 2017

Republican incumbent Rachel Ossyra thanked supporters for attending a Naperville Township Team for Lower Taxes fundraiser Jan. 19.

Protests greet Madigan's controversial re-election as House speaker

By Will County Gazette | Jan 30, 2017

In one of the first votes by the newly sworn-in Illinois House, long-serving House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) was re-elected to a 17th term in that seat.