Will County Gazette Reports Stories

In 2023-24 school year, 51.4% of Elwood Community Consolidated School District 203 students failed ELA portion of IAR

By Will County Gazette | Jun 2, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 51.4% of Elwood Community Consolidated School District 203 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Chair of Moms For Liberty on civic duty in education: 'Isn't the education of the United States next generation important?'

By Will County Gazette | Jun 2, 2025

Marsha McClary, chair of the Lake County Division of Moms For Liberty, said that Americans must take initiative to support education reform and uphold national values.

Will County School District 92 administrators rank 80th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Will County Gazette | Jun 2, 2025

Administrators in Will County School District 92 earn an average of $143,673 per year, ranking 80th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Local Government Meetings today in Will County

By Will County Gazette | Jun 2, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in Will County: June 1-7

By Will County Gazette | Jun 2, 2025

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

Funeral or memorial service tomorrow in Will County

By Will County Gazette | Jun 2, 2025

The following funeral or memorial service is scheduled to happen in Will County tomorrow.

Gary R. Zielinski, Beloved Family Man and Polka Enthusiast, Passes Away at 61

By Will County Gazette | Jun 2, 2025

Gary Richard Zielinski passed away on May 31. Below is the obituary.

Betty M. Tryon, 105, Remembered for Musical Talent and Resilience

By Will County Gazette | Jun 2, 2025

Betty Tryon passed away on May 31. Below is the obituary.

Ralph G. Morandi, 78, Remembered as Devoted Family Man

By Will County Gazette | Jun 2, 2025

Ralph G. Morandi passed away on May 31. Below is the obituary.

Donna Briscolino, Resident of Braidwood, Illinois, Dies at 68

By Will County Gazette | Jun 2, 2025

Donna Briscolino passed away on May 31. Below is the obituary.

Jung Chih Chen, 84, Passed Away in Lemont

By Will County Gazette | Jun 2, 2025

Jung Chih Chen passed away on May 31. Below is the obituary.

Cruise Night returns to Main Street every Monday through September

By Will County Gazette | Jun 2, 2025

Cruise Night on Main Street begins tonight and will continue every Monday until September 29.

Granny Ma's Kitchen: A rising local favorite for soul food lovers

By Will County Gazette | Jun 2, 2025

Discover Granny Ma’s Kitchen, a soul food restaurant founded by Mary Johnson in 2024.

Crete community rallies support for displaced family after house fire

By Will County Gazette | Jun 2, 2025

On Sunday, June 1, emergency services in Crete responded to a house fire that displaced a family of four adults and three children.

Police caution against leaving kids unattended in cars amid rising temperatures

By Will County Gazette | Jun 2, 2025

As temperatures rise with the onset of summer, the Park Forest Police Department has issued a warning to parents and caregivers about the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles.