Will County Gazette

Illinois officials, candidates sound off on leaked Supreme Court opinion on Roe vs. Wade

By Bob Martin | May 5, 2022

This past week, an unprecedented leak to Politico regarding the Supreme Court opinion of Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization — a case that seeks to overturn the landmark Roe vs. Wade decision — caused a stir across the nation from Democrats and Republicans alike.

Haas introduces police protection legislation in honor of fallen Officer Rittimanic

By Bob Martin | Feb 25, 2022

In the wake of the shooting death of Sgt. Marlene Rittimanic of the Bradley Police Department, Rep. Jackie Haas has introduced a group of bills designed to protect police officers in the line of duty, but she feels House Democrats have been stalling in hearing the legislation.

Indian Prairie School District announces masks will no longer be required for K-12 students, staff

By Bob Martin | Feb 17, 2022

With COVID-19 transmission rates falling and a majority of the community vaccinated, Indian Prairie School District 204 Superintendent Adrian Talley has announced that masks will now only be recommend and not required for K-12.