Will County Gazette Reports Stories

Local Government Meetings today in Will County

By Will County Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in Will County: June 15-21

By Will County Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

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

Silver Cross opens urgent care center in Crest Hill

By Will County Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

Silver Cross has announced the opening of its new urgent care center located at Crestlake Commons, 16127 S. Weber Road, Crest Hill.

Crete joins Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois

By Will County Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

Crete is set to participate in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

Park Forest Board meeting addresses taxes, budget approval and leadership transition

By Will County Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

The Park Forest Village Board is set to convene on Monday, June 16, with a comprehensive agenda that includes significant financial and administrative decisions.

City partners with Clarke for mosquito control on June 16

By Will County Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

The City has engaged Clarke, a nationally recognized expert in mosquito control, to address the ongoing mosquito infestation and frequent breeding issues.

Village of Channahon receives award for financial reporting excellence

By Will County Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has announced that the Village of Channahon has been awarded the GFOA's Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting.

Illinois Senate Republican leader criticizes FY26 budget

By Will County Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran has voiced criticism following Governor Pritzker's signing of the fiscal year 2026 budget.

City of Joliet cancels land use committee meeting scheduled for June

By Will County Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

Notice has been given under Section 2.02 of the Open Meetings Act that the City of Joliet's Land Use and Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for June 25, 2025, has been cancelled.

Village of Channahon Committee of the Whole met June 16

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 16, 2025

Village of Channahon Committee of the Whole met 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 16

Entertainment events this week in Will County: June 15-21

By Will County Gazette | Jun 15, 2025

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

Mokena School District 159: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By Will County Gazette | Jun 15, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 37.1% of Mokena School District 159 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

This week in Will County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (June 15-21)

By Will County Gazette | Jun 15, 2025

This week in Will County history.

2024: Homer Community Consolidated School District 33C administrators rank 309th highest in state for average salary

By Will County Gazette | Jun 15, 2025

Administrators in Homer Community Consolidated School District 33C earn an average of $117,620 per year, ranking 309th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.