Will County Gazette Report Stories

Communication, Technology & Information Systems Committee Meeting

By Will County Gazette Report | Nov 12, 2023

The City of Joliet Communication, Technology & Information Systems Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. in the Executive Conference Room, at Joliet City Hall, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois, to discuss the following:

City of Joliet Announces Beth Beatty to serve as its City Manager

By Will County Gazette Report | Nov 10, 2023

The City of Joliet is pleased to announce the hiring of Beth Beatty to serve as its City Manager.

City of Joliet Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Regular Meeting

By Will County Gazette Report | Nov 9, 2023

The City of Joliet Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a meeting on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, at Joliet City Hall, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois, to discuss the following:

Notice of Meeting Cancellation: City of Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

By Will County Gazette Report | Nov 8, 2023

Pursuant to Section 2.02 of the Open Meetings Act 5 (5 ILCS 120/1 et seq.), notice is hereby given that the following meeting is cancelled:

City of Joliet Public Safety Committee Meeting

By Will County Gazette Report | Nov 3, 2023

The City of Joliet Public Safety Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, at Joliet City Hall, 150 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60432, to discuss the following:

City of Joliet Stadium Committee Meeting

By Will County Gazette Report | Nov 3, 2023

The City of Joliet Stadium Committee will hold a meeting on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 4:30 p.m., in the Executive Conference Room, second floor, Joliet City Hall, 150 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60432, to discuss the following:

City of Joliet to Host 2023 Active Shooter and Mental Wellness Conference

By Will County Gazette Report | Oct 30, 2023

The City of Joliet Fire and Police Departments, and 9-1-1, in partnership with Thriveworks and Joliet Township, will host the 2023 Active Shooter and Mental Wellness Conference on November 12-15, 2023. The conference will be presented by N & F Training Solutions, where attendees will hear firsthand accounts from those directly impacted by some of the Nation’s most prolific active shooter incidents.

I-80 and Houbolt Road Interchange Closure Beginning this Friday, October 27 at 9:00 PM

By Will County Gazette Report | Oct 26, 2023

The Houbolt Road Reconstruction Project between I-80 and US Route 6 is nearing completion. The improvements include the modification of the interchange at I-80 to become a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI). DDI’s are becoming more common in our area, with existing locations at the I-88 / IL Route 59 interchange as well as at the I-55 and Weber Road interchange. DDI’s have unique traffic patterns, with crossovers at both of the ramps. They increase the capacity of the interchange and improve the safety by eliminating turning movements that cross opposing traffic.

Gasca: ‘My name, Samantha Jean Gasca, means quite a bit to me and I will not sacrifice the integrity/honesty of it’

By Will County Gazette Report | Oct 24, 2023

Samantha Gasca is a candidate running for the Illinois Senate District 19 recently noted that the character of a candidate is more important than the party with which they are affiliated.

Notice of Meeting Cancellation: City of Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting

By Will County Gazette Report | Oct 23, 2023

Pursuant to Section 2.02 of the Open Meetings Act 5 (5 ILCS 120/1 et seq.), notice is hereby given that the following meeting is cancelled:

Will County residents express concerns over proposed max tax levy increase and new mental health board funding request

By Will County Gazette Report | Oct 18, 2023

Residents of Will County are expressing their concerns and frustration over the proposed maximum tax levy increase being proposed by the Democrat contingent on the Will County board.

Rosales: ‘Our own citizens have been forgotten’

By Will County Gazette Report | Oct 17, 2023

In a compelling tale of the challenges faced by everyday Americans, Kyle Rosales, a candidate for the Illinois House 98th District, has shed light on the plight of senior citizens who are struggling amidst rising inflation and what he sees as government neglect.

City of Joliet Arts Commission Events Subcommittee Meeting

By Will County Gazette Report | Oct 17, 2023

The City of Joliet Arts Commission Events Subcommittee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, October 18, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, second floor, Joliet City Hall, 150 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60432 to discuss the following:

IDOT Launches Move Illinois: The 2024 Long-Range Transportation plan

By Will County Gazette Report | Oct 17, 2023

The Illinois Department of Transportation is introducing Move Illinois: the 2024 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The LRTP will strategically outline goals, objectives and strategies for Illinois' diverse transportation network for the next 20 to 30 years.

City of Joliet Diversity & Community Relations Committee Meeting

By Will County Gazette Report | Oct 16, 2023

The City of Joliet Diversity & Community Relations Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, at Joliet City Hall, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois, to discuss the following:

City of Joliet Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting

By Will County Gazette Report | Oct 16, 2023

The City of Joliet Committee on Citizens with Disabilities will hold a meeting on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, at Joliet City Hall, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois, to discuss the following: