Will County Gazette

Illinois legislature cancels fall veto session amid COVID-19 concerns

By Elle Johnson | Nov 24, 2020

The fall veto session for the Illinois legislature was canceled this week after the majority of members voiced preferring to postpone the session to a later date with rising concerns over COVID-19.

Amita Health Saint Joseph to use triple-drug treatment for COVID-19 patients

By Elle Johnson | Jun 21, 2020

A Joliet hospital will be using a new triple-drug therapy to treat patients with COVID-19 as the FDA has approved the antiviral Remdesivir to treat the virus in emergency situations.

Overnight curfews are in place for Joliet and Crest Hill

By Elle Johnson | Jun 10, 2020

After protests turned to vandalism, Joliet and Crest Hill have both implemented an 8 p.m. curfew.

City of Joliet could be broke by November as COVID-19 creates budget crisis

By Elle Johnson | May 13, 2020

The City of Joliet is having to carefully use a tight budget due to the COVID-19 shutdown that could leave the city broke by November as city tax dollars go toward police patrols, roof replacements and street repairs.

Welter's bill creating domestic violence task force advances in House

By Elle Johnson | Mar 5, 2020

Legislation to create "Colton's Task Force," sponsored by Rep. David Welter (R-Morris), was recently approved by the House Human Services Committee.