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Will County Gazette

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Will County Gazette Reports News

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Entertainment events this weekend in Will County: Friday, June 13 - Sunday, June 15

By Will County Gazette | Jun 13, 2025

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Will County this weekend.

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Did Union School District 81 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By Will County Gazette | Jun 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 39.2% of Union School District 81 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Will County will have 41 inmates sentenced in its jurisdiction released during Q3

By Will County Gazette | Jun 13, 2025

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release 41 inmates who were sentenced to jail in Will County during the third quarter of 2025.

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How many inmates sentenced in Will County will be released during July?

By Will County Gazette | Jun 12, 2025

There are 18 inmates sentenced in Will County set to be released from jail in July.

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 45.3% of Will County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

By Will County Gazette | Jun 12, 2025

In Will County schools, 49,466 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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2024: Steger School District 194 administrators rank 251st highest in state for average salary

By Will County Gazette | Jun 12, 2025

Administrators in Steger School District 194 earn an average of $121,405 per year, ranking 251st highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Local Government Meetings today in Will County

By Will County Gazette | Jun 12, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

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James H. Howland, Financial Professional and Family Man, Passes Away at 79

By Will County Gazette | Jun 12, 2025

James H. Howland passed away on June 10. Below is the obituary.

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William R. Krefting, 74, of Joliet, Passed Away at Loyola University Chicago

By Will County Gazette | Jun 12, 2025

William R. Krefting passed away on June 10. Below is the obituary.

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Village of Channahon to hold blood drive on July 22

By Will County Gazette | Jun 12, 2025

The Village of Channahon will host a blood drive on Tuesday, July 22.

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Crete-Monee Community Unit School District 201-U administrators rank 233rd highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Will County Gazette | Jun 11, 2025

Administrators in Crete-Monee Community Unit School District 201-U earn an average of $123,436 per year, ranking 233rd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Summit Hill School District 161: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By Will County Gazette | Jun 11, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 40.4% of Summit Hill School District 161 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Lockport ranks 92nd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during April

By Will County Gazette | Jun 11, 2025

Lockport residents paid approximately $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 92nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

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Local Government Meetings today in Will County

By Will County Gazette | Jun 11, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

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Roy A. Sabino Sr., 80, of Channahon, Passes Away

By Will County Gazette | Jun 11, 2025

Roy A. Sabino passed away on June 9. Below is the obituary.

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Stanley R. Wright, 77, of Peotone, Passes Away Peacefully

By Will County Gazette | Jun 11, 2025

Stanley R. Wright passed away on June 9. Below is the obituary.

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New traffic signal at IL Route 53 and Emerald Drive now active

By Will County Gazette | Jun 11, 2025

The City of Joliet, in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Transportation, has activated a new traffic signal at the intersection of IL Route 53 (Chicago Street) and Emerald Drive.

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Park Forest plans local grocery tax as state levy ends

By Will County Gazette | Jun 11, 2025

Village officials in Park Forest plan to introduce a 1-percent local grocery tax starting January 1, 2026.

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Village of New Lenox Safe Community Coalition Suicide Prevention and Awareness Task Group met May 10

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 11, 2025

Village of New Lenox Safe Community Coalition Suicide Prevention and Awareness Task Group met Saturday, May 10

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Village of Homer Glen Economic Development Committee met June 9

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 11, 2025

Village of Homer Glen Economic Development Committee met Monday, June 9.