Will County Gazette Reports Stories

Home sales in Will County during week ending April 19

By Will County Gazette | Apr 26, 2025

There were 95 reported residential sales in Will County in the week ending April 19, according to BlockShopper.com.

School events this week in Will County: April 27 - May 3

By Will County Gazette | Apr 26, 2025

The following school events are scheduled to take place in Will County this week.

Will County taxpayers give just under $3.1 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in February

By Will County Gazette | Apr 26, 2025

In February, Will County saw a decrease in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Did New Lenox School District 122 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

By Will County Gazette | Apr 26, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 54.7% of the students in New Lenox School District 122 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Will County Gazette area weekly mass times

By Will County Gazette | Apr 26, 2025

The following parishes in the Will County Gazette coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Which former Will County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 29?

By Will County Gazette | Apr 26, 2025

These former Will County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 29.

Food trucks on Front Street to offer diverse flavors and local charm

By Will County Gazette | Apr 26, 2025

Join the community in downtown as Front Street turns into a hub of culinary activities with a variety of food trucks.

Will County residents pay $751,737 in County Sales Tax in February

By Will County Gazette | Apr 25, 2025

In February, Will County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Wilmington Community Unit School District 209U: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

By Will County Gazette | Apr 25, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 57.6% of the students in Wilmington Community Unit School District 209U passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Beverly Darlene Treadman, 84, of Wilmington, Illinois, Passes Away

By Will County Gazette | Apr 25, 2025

Beverly Darlene Treadman passed away on April 23. Below is the obituary.

Jean B. McNamara, 104, Remembered for Family and Service

By Will County Gazette | Apr 25, 2025

Jean B. McNamara passed away on April 23. Below is the obituary.

Marie D’Arpa of Lockport, 88, dies at Home

By Will County Gazette | Apr 25, 2025

Marie C. D'Arpa passed away on April 23. Below is the obituary.

Crete to hold Memorial Day parade with theme honoring veterans

By Will County Gazette | Apr 25, 2025

The Annual Memorial Day Parade in Crete will feature a theme dedicated to honoring veterans, titled “Crete Remembers Lest They Be Forgotten.” Participants are encouraged to adorn their parade entries in a way that reflects this patriotic theme.