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News from September 2022

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Five inmates sentenced in Will County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections during week ending Oct. 8

By Will County Gazette | Sep 30, 2022

There are five inmates sentenced to jail in Will County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending Oct. 8.

Will County Public Health & Safety Committee met June 7

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 30, 2022

Will County Public Health & Safety Committee met Tuesday, June 7.

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Nagel: SAFE-T Act 'severely limits the decision-making ability of law enforcement'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 29, 2022

The heavily debated SAFE-T Act is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2023. Since its inception, the SAFE-T Act has received pushback from law enforcement, police unions and elected representatives, mainly Republicans.

Chamber Ambassador meeting on October 5

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2022

Chamber Ambassador meeting on October 5

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DeWitte calls Pritzker's administration 'careless' as inmates bail themselves out of jail with fraudulent PPP funds

By Solange DeLisle | Sep 29, 2022

Illinois state Sen. Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) has criticized Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker's administration after a police investigation revealed inmates fraudulently applied for pandemic loans and used the money they received to get out of jail.

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Greene on Illinois taxes: 'Let's balance a budget, cut wasteful spending and make tax cuts a reality'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 29, 2022

Scott Greene, candidate for state representative in the 86th District, recently gave his opinion on the issue of high taxes in Illinois.

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'We deserve better': Citizens confront Mayor Glotz over water drainage struggles

By John Kelly | Sep 29, 2022

The mayor addresses a citizen who brought a concern about a pond, which connects to wetlands in the area.

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'Thank you': New Tinley Park employees express gratitude for positions

By John Kelly | Sep 29, 2022

The village of Tinley Park adds four new members to various village positions.

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Coleman: ‘You have to go and do a lot of listening and less talking’

By Bree Gonzales | Sep 29, 2022

Republican candidate for the 29th House District Jeff Coleman has been campaigning in Will County with Will County Board member Judy Ogalla.

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Coleman: ‘A third grader should be learning math or Red Light Green Light, not being taught how to self-pleasure’

By Bree Gonzales | Sep 29, 2022

Twenty-ninth House District Republican candidate Jeff Coleman is calling for community members to pay attention to sexual education being taught in schools.

Will County Finance Committee met June 7

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 29, 2022

Will County Finance Committee met Tuesday, June 7.

City of Joliet Plan Commission met Sept. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 29, 2022

City of Joliet Plan Commission met Thursday, Sept. 15.

City of Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals met Sept. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2022

City of Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Sept. 15.

City of Crest Hill Plan Commission met Sept. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2022

City of Crest Hill Plan Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 14.

2022 Pub! Grub! Network on October 4

By Press release submission | Sep 28, 2022

2022 Pub! Grub! Network on October 4

Morna Freitas Photography - Ribbon Cutting on October 6

By Press release submission | Sep 27, 2022

Morna Freitas Photography - Ribbon Cutting on October 6

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Batinick: Democrats should ‘have worked with us to pass robust ethics reform years ago’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Sep 27, 2022

With a couple of state legislators facing criminal allegations, State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) said Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s request that they resign doesn’t go far enough to restore integrity in office.

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Illinois GOP comments on Firearms Owner Identification card laws: Shooter approved for FOID despite 'clear and present danger'

By Gregory Burnett | Sep 27, 2022

During a Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) meeting, Republican lawmakers questioned the Illinois State Police (ISP) over their assertion that they had no authority to deny a Firearms Owner Identification (FOID) card to the alleged Highland Park shooter,

Will County Finance Committee met Sept. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 27, 2022

Will County Board Finance Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 13.

Will County Board Land Use & Development Committee met Sept. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 27, 2022

Will County Board Land Use & Development Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 13.