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Lane closures planned for I-55 Des Plaines River bridges during routine inspections

By Will County Gazette | Aug 6, 2025

Routine inspections of the Interstate 55 bridges over the Des Plaines River near Channahon will begin on Monday, August 11, according to an announcement from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

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Park Forest clean energy center receives $100K grant for workforce development

By Will County Gazette | Aug 6, 2025

A $100,000 grant from Nicor Illinois Community Investment (NICI) has been awarded to support clean energy job training in the Chicago Southland.

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Chicago Street Streetscape project causes temporary closures at Ottawa parking deck

By Will County Gazette | Aug 5, 2025

Construction work on the Chicago Street Streetscape project in downtown Joliet will temporarily affect access to the Ottawa Street parking deck entrance on Tuesday, August 5, and Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

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Village of Crete hosts National Night Out with police and park district

By Will County Gazette | Aug 5, 2025

The Village of Crete will participate in National Night Out, an event designed to foster connections between community members and local law enforcement.

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Joliet announces ten winners of its annual Neighborhood Hero Award

By Will County Gazette | Aug 5, 2025

The City of Joliet has named the 2025 recipients of its Neighborhood Hero Award, which honors residents for outstanding property maintenance and landscaping.

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1 H-1B petition approved for employers classified under Public Administration industry across Will County Gazette publication area during 2024

By Will County Gazette | Aug 4, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Public Administration employers across Will County Gazette publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Joliet Fire Department partners with Will County Health Clinic on new community paramedic program

By Will County Gazette | Aug 4, 2025

The Joliet Fire Department has launched a new Community Paramedic Program in collaboration with the Will County Health Clinic.

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ComEd closes relief fund early after high demand leaves many Park Forest residents waiting

By Will County Gazette | Aug 4, 2025

A relief fund established by ComEd to help customers manage rising summer electric bills has ended after only three weeks, following a surge in demand.

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Park Forest Fire Chief Tracy Natyshok retires after nearly three decades of service

By Will County Gazette | Aug 4, 2025

Fire Chief Tracy Natyshok has retired from the Park Forest Fire Department after 28 years of service.

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Joliet committee schedules special meeting on technology contracts

By Will County Gazette | Aug 1, 2025

The City of Joliet's Communication, Technology & Information Systems Committee is scheduled to hold a special meeting on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 8:30 AM.

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City of Joliet Legislative Committee schedules special meeting for August 5

By Will County Gazette | Aug 1, 2025

The City of Joliet Legislative Committee is scheduled to hold a special meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 4:30 PM.

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Joliet promotes rain barrel program for residential water conservation

By Will County Gazette | Jul 31, 2025

The City of Joliet is encouraging residents to take part in its Rain Barrel Program, which aims to help conserve water, reduce utility costs, and support environmental sustainability.

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Joliet announces revised street closures at Six Corners for water main project

By Will County Gazette | Jul 30, 2025

The City of Joliet has announced changes to traffic patterns and street closures at the Six Corners intersection, effective July 31, 2025.

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Park Forest honors retiring fire commander Patrick Hisel after three decades

By Will County Gazette | Jul 30, 2025

After more than 30 years of service, Park Forest Fire Department Shift Commander and Paramedic Patrick Hisel is retiring.

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Dick’s Sporting Goods donates $1,500 to Park Forest Teen Zone for youth programming

By Will County Gazette | Jul 29, 2025

The Park Forest Teen Zone program has received a $1,500 donation from Dick’s Sporting Goods in Tinley Park.

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Northbound Raynor Avenue at Six Corners in Joliet to close for water main project

By Will County Gazette | Jul 29, 2025

The City of Joliet has announced that northbound Raynor Avenue will be closed at the Six Corners intersection beginning July 30, 2025.

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Village of Monee schedules public hearing on TIF District No. 5 amendment

By Will County Gazette | Jul 29, 2025

A public hearing is scheduled for August 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Monee Village Hall, located at 25711 S. Egyptian Trail in Monee, Illinois.

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Weber Road construction project to add turn lane near Division Street

By Will County Gazette | Jul 29, 2025

Gas N Wash will soon begin work to complete development at their site by adding a new southbound right turn lane from Weber Road to Division Street.

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Waste Management shifts pickup to early morning July 29 due to heat

By Will County Gazette | Jul 29, 2025

Waste Management will begin its pick-up services at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29, due to expected high temperatures over 90 degrees.

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Will County Gazette publication area records 1 H-1B petition approved for employers classified under Finance and Insurance industry during 2024

By Will County Gazette | Jul 28, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Finance and Insurance industry located across Will County Gazette publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.