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Fairmont School District 89 releases September newsletter with community updates

By Will County Gazette | Sep 8, 2025

Fairmont School District 89 has released its September school newsletter, encouraging families to read the latest updates about activities and developments across the school.

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Damage assessment teams to visit Will County homes after August flooding

By Will County Gazette | Sep 8, 2025

Teams from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will begin visiting homes in Will County on...

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Imishe Massage set to open in downtown Park Forest

By Will County Gazette | Sep 3, 2025

La’ Paca Austin, after years of working in warehouses for companies such as UPS, Amazon, and Frito-Lay, is preparing to open her own massage therapy business in Park Forest.

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Mission 007 Mentorship opens new youth program in Downtown Park Forest

By Will County Gazette | Sep 3, 2025

Mission 007 Mentorship, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting young adults, will open its doors in Downtown Park Forest on September 6.

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Swanqee boutique opens in downtown Park Forest with ribbon-cutting event

By Will County Gazette | Sep 3, 2025

A new boutique, Swanqee, will open its doors in DownTown Park Forest with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for noon on Saturday, September 6.

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Patrick Sheehan criticizes state leaders’ response to violence and supports labor rights

By Will County Gazette | Sep 2, 2025

Illinois State Representative Patrick Sheehan used social media posts dated September 1-2, 2025 to voice support for laborers while criticizing state leaders' responses to recent violent crime incidents in Chicago.

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Village of Monee offices to close early September 5 for Fall Fest preparations

By Will County Gazette | Sep 2, 2025

Village offices in Monee will close at noon on Friday, September 5.

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Will County officials to assess storm damage in Village of Crete

By Will County Gazette | Sep 1, 2025

Following the storms and flooding that occurred from August 16 to 19, Preliminary Damage Assessment teams are set to visit neighborhoods in Will County this week.

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Joliet committee schedules special land use and economic development meeting

By Will County Gazette | Aug 29, 2025

The City of Joliet Land Use & Economic Development Committee has scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

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Pavement condition assessment scheduled for Crest Hill in late August

By Will County Gazette | Aug 28, 2025

Several Chicago-area communities, including the City of Crest Hill, will participate in a pavement condition assessment project this summer.

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Patrick Sheehan voices support for Trump's executive order ending cashless bail

By Will County Gazette | Aug 28, 2025

Illinois State Representative Patrick Sheehan expressed strong support for President Donald Trump's executive order ending cashless bail through multiple social media posts between August 25-28, 2025.

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Joliet’s Ruby Street bridge set to reopen as Cass Street closes for repairs

By Will County Gazette | Aug 28, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that the Ruby Street (Illinois 53) bridge over the Des Plaines River in downtown Joliet is scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, September 10, pending weather conditions.

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Joliet selects Sijia Chen Studio for City Square’s signature public art installation

By Will County Gazette | Aug 28, 2025

The Joliet City Council is set to vote on awarding a contract to Sijia Chen Studio for the creation of a new public art installation, “Dome of Unity,” at City Square in downtown Joliet.

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Senator Curran and Rep. La Ha announce annual children’s safety expo in Darien

By Will County Gazette | Aug 27, 2025

Illinois Senate Minority Leader John Curran and State Representative Nicole La Ha are inviting families to attend the annual Children’s Safety Expo in Darien.

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Dan Rose of LFI: 'It gives me hope to see public officials take note of the prevalent corruption in small town politics'

By Will County Gazette | Aug 26, 2025

The Illinois State Board of Elections has referred a complaint against Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle to the Illinois Attorney General and the Will County State’s Attorney for potential criminal investigation.

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Rosalind Street to close for culvert replacement starting August 27

By Will County Gazette | Aug 26, 2025

Construction on the Rosalind Street Culvert Replacement Project in Joliet is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

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City of Joliet cancels special land use committee meeting set for August 27

By Will County Gazette | Aug 26, 2025

The City of Joliet has announced the cancellation of its Special Land Use and Economic Development Committee meeting that was scheduled for August 27, 2025.

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Park Forest urges residents to take precautions after new mpox cases in Cook County

By Will County Gazette | Aug 26, 2025

Three new cases of mpox have been confirmed in suburban Cook County, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.

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Fairmont families invited to join neighborhood clean-up with local partners

By Will County Gazette | Aug 26, 2025

Fairmont School District 89 families have been invited to participate in a neighborhood clean-up event organized by several local groups.

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Joliet cancels historic preservation commission meeting set for August 27

By Will County Gazette | Aug 26, 2025

The City of Joliet has announced the cancellation of the Historic Preservation Commission meeting that was scheduled for August 27, 2025.