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GOP’s Bonds tapped for Illinois central committee; county seeks election help

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 20, 2017

In order to work cooperatively with several state-level Republican organizations as well as alongside the Illinois Congressional Committee, a Campaign Support Committee was recently established with three leaders including Montgomery trustee Stan Bonds.

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Greenberg gears up for golf fundraiser for second round as Naperville clerk

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 20, 2017

Naperville Township residents should mark their calendars for Republican township clerk candidate Barry Greenberg’s upcoming fundraising event, 5:30-7 p.m. on Feb. 21 at Topgolf, located at 3211 Odyssey Court in Naperville.

Trustee Santucci determined not to reciprocate opponents’ harsh remarks

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 20, 2017

In their various efforts to unseat Naperville Township Trustee Paul Santucci, his opponents appear to have taken the rocky road of contrary commentary — and the incumbent recently disavowed any opportunity to join in the fray.

Naperville supervisor doubles down on transparency

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 20, 2017

Consolidation, collaboration and cost cutting remain top priorities for GOP candidate and incumbent Naperville Township Supervisor Rachel Ossyra, who recently recapped her commitment to transparency, accomplishments to date and future goals via Facebook.

Naperville trustee Santucci gears up for re-election

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 12, 2017

One of two incumbents to file for re-election as Naperville Township trustee, GOP candidate Paul Santucci is preparing to face eight new candidates vying for his position with the Feb. 28 Republican primary.

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Lockport simplifies event tracking for ‘thousands of users’

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 12, 2017

'WotNow,' the city of Lockport’s new social and civic events tracking app, is up and running for residents with the desire to streamline today’s constant flow of information, simplify their choices and clarify their calendars.

Ossyra urges Naperville to back low-tax platform

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 6, 2017

Promoting her entire team’s platform to lower taxes in Naperville, incumbent Republican Supervisor Rachel Ossyra recently reiterated her views on Facebook to guide voters while casting her bid for re-election during Feb. 28’s primary.

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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.

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Naperville councilman targets real estate taxes

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 16, 2017

Kevin Coyne says property owners in Naperville carry too much of the tax burden.

Several GOP caucus results from Will County townships reported

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 19, 2016

With several jurisdictions reporting record-breaking attendance, Will County townships -- including DuPage, Jackson, Green Garden and others -- have reported the results of recent countywide Republican caucuses.

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BossMadigan.com blasts trio of lawmakers for allegiance to House speaker

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 19, 2016

A new trio of state lawmakers “joined” the GOP’s watch list via its BossMadigan.com website: state Reps. Anna Moeller (D-Elgin) and Natalie Manley (D-Joliet), and state Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill).

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11 Will County GOP caucuses held to pick nominees for local offices

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 12, 2016

Newcomers and newlyweds joined slates of seasoned specialists — creating record-breaking attendance, high participation and healthy debate — to yield robust regional results from 11 Will County Republican caucuses across the area’s townships recently despite wintry weather.

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Watchdog group: Lincoln-Way District 210 betrayed public trust

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 19, 2016

Reasoning that doing right shouldn’t require legal action, the Edgar County Watchdogs recently said Will County Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 has destroyed the public’s trust by repeatedly avoiding transparency.

Orland Park's Aquatic Center again earns five-star safety ratings

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 14, 2016

Orland Park’s Centennial Park Aquatic Center (CPAC) recently scored a double set of five-star rankings — the highest safety rating possible — for the 2016 season, prompting Village leaders to commend the youthful staff.

Will County streamlines building-permit applications with online portal

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 6, 2016

Having recently converted its Land Use Department's building-use permit application system to a digital format, Will County officials said the upgrade will simplify this process for contractors, other applicants for county resources and the general public.