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Joliet appoints new director for cultural affairs with extensive experience

By Will County Gazette | Jul 24, 2025

The City of Joliet has announced the appointment of Ann Sylvester as its new Director of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.

Street sweeping in Channahon set for July 28

By Will County Gazette | Jul 22, 2025

Street sweeping services provided by LRS are scheduled to commence the week of July 28, 2025.

Will County Gazette publication area records 6 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Transportation and Warehousing industry during 2024

By Will County Gazette | Jul 21, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Transportation and Warehousing employers across Will County Gazette publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

City of Joliet announces special board meeting on July 23

By Will County Gazette | Jul 21, 2025

The City of Joliet Board of Fire and Police Commissioners has scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

Community invited to discuss I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge plan

By Will County Gazette | Jul 21, 2025

The City of Joliet, in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), is hosting a community meeting for the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan.

Memorial event in New Lenox honors International Overdose Awareness Day

By Will County Gazette | Jul 18, 2025

You're invited to "Your Light Still Shines," a memorial event for International Overdose Awareness Day.

Essington Road traffic modifications begin July 21 due to improvement project

By Will County Gazette | Jul 18, 2025

Joliet, IL – The City of Joliet has announced that as part of the Essington Road Water Valve Improvement Project, the northbound left lane on Essington Road, between Caton Farm Road and Ingalls Avenue, will be closed starting Monday, July 21, 2025.

Crete Park District hosts successful UnPlug Crete Play Day

By Will County Gazette | Jul 17, 2025

Thank you to the Crete Park District for organizing an enjoyable UnPlug Crete Play Day last Saturday at Lincolnshire Park.

State glitch delays senior market coupon distribution in Park Forest

By Will County Gazette | Jul 17, 2025

An unexpected technical issue at the state level has caused a delay in the distribution of 2025 Main Street Market coupons for seniors in Park Forest.

Free school supply giveaway set for August in Park Forest

By Will County Gazette | Jul 17, 2025

As the new school year approaches, the Park Forest-Richton Park Neighborhood Network (PRNN) is organizing a free school supply giveaway for families in the south suburbs.

Park Forest Civic Leadership Academy now enrolling for September start

By Will County Gazette | Jul 17, 2025

The Village of Park Forest is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 session of the Park Forest Civic Leadership Academy.

City of Joliet cancels land use and economic development committee meeting

By Will County Gazette | Jul 17, 2025

Notice has been given under Section 2.02 of the Open Meetings Act that the City of Joliet's Land Use and Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, 2025, has been cancelled

Discounted rain barrels available for Crest Hill residents

By Will County Gazette | Jul 17, 2025

Looking for a sustainable way to conserve water in Crest Hill?

Joliet announces study and meeting on I-80 bridge area improvements

By Will County Gazette | Jul 17, 2025

The City of Joliet, in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), has announced a community meeting and planning study for the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge area.

Joliet seeks community input for new comprehensive plan

By Will County Gazette | Jul 16, 2025

Joliet, IL – The Joliet City Council and members of the public were briefed on the progress of the city's Comprehensive Plan during a meeting held on July 15.

Village of Peotone receives fourth consecutive distinguished budget presentation award

By Will County Gazette | Jul 15, 2025

The Village of Peotone has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year by the Government Finance Officers Association (GOFA) with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its fiscal year 2026 budget document.

2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Accommodation and Food Services industry across Will County Gazette publication area

By Will County Gazette | Jul 14, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry located across Will County Gazette publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.