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Ottawa Street parking deck to close temporarily for streetscape construction

By Will County Gazette | Aug 13, 2025

The City of Joliet has announced that the Ottawa Street parking deck in downtown Joliet will be closed for two days due to ongoing construction on the Chicago Street Streetscape project.

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SouthCom urges use of 911 for emergencies after storm disrupts other lines

By Will County Gazette | Aug 13, 2025

Severe storms have caused disruptions to non-emergency communication and alarm signal systems in several south suburban communities, according to the SouthCom Emergency Dispatch Center.

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Crest Hill announces August city-wide garage sale dates and participation details

By Will County Gazette | Aug 13, 2025

The City of Crest Hill has announced details for its August city-wide garage sale, which will take place from Thursday, August 14 through Sunday, August 17, 2025.

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43 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Retail Trade industry across Will County Gazette publication area during 2024

By Will County Gazette | Aug 11, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Retail Trade industry located across Will County Gazette publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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New Orleans North Music Festival returns to Joliet Slammers Stadium on August 15

By Will County Gazette | Aug 11, 2025

The New Orleans North Music Festival is set to return to downtown Joliet on August 15, 2025.

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Curran and La Ha organize senior resource fair in Lemont

By Will County Gazette | Aug 11, 2025

State Senator John Curran and State Representative Nicole La Ha will co-host a Senior Fair on August 20, 2025, at the CORE Fitness Center in Lemont.

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Chicago Street Corridor project sees progress with new shade structures and ongoing utility work

By Will County Gazette | Aug 11, 2025

Construction work on the Chicago Street Corridor in Joliet continued through the week of August 4, with several visible changes for pedestrians and motorists.

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Park Forest Fire Department reports record emergency call volume for 2024

By Will County Gazette | Aug 11, 2025

The Park Forest Fire Department has released its 2024 annual report, showing a record number of emergency calls for the year.

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Will County confirms first human West Nile case; Park Forest urges residents to stay alert

By Will County Gazette | Aug 11, 2025

Will County health officials have confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus for 2025.

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Park Forest plans inaugural Ribs & Blues Fest with live music and local vendors

By Will County Gazette | Aug 11, 2025

Barbecue and blues music will be featured at the Village of Park Forest’s first Ribs & Blues Fest, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 16.

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Lane closures scheduled for I-55 bridges over Des Plaines River near Channahon

By Will County Gazette | Aug 11, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation will begin routine inspections of the I-55 bridges over the Des Plaines River near Channahon starting Monday, August 11, weather permitting.

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Bell Road construction progresses with road widening and intersection upgrades

By Will County Gazette | Aug 11, 2025

Construction continues on Bell Road as part of two separate improvement projects, both managed by “D” Construction, Inc. The first project focuses on the section of Bell Road (CH 16) between 159th Street and 151st Street.

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Joliet cancels board of fire and police commissioners meeting set for August 11

By Will County Gazette | Aug 8, 2025

The City of Joliet has announced the cancellation of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners regular meeting originally scheduled for Monday, August 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

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Senator Curran and Rep. LaHa organize community recycling event in Darien

By Will County Gazette | Aug 8, 2025

State Senator John Curran and State Representative Nicole LaHa will host a free recycling event in Darien on Saturday, August 9, 2025.

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Herbicide application and reseeding scheduled for Oakland Ave. following Nicor restoration

By Will County Gazette | Aug 8, 2025

Pezza Landscaping will apply a post emergent herbicide to lawns in the 1600 and 1700 blocks of Oakland Ave. from Monday, August 11, 2025, through Friday, August 15, 2025.

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Senator John Curran criticizes new statewide delivery tax in op-ed

By Will County Gazette | Aug 8, 2025

Illinois State Senator John Curran has voiced opposition to a new delivery tax passed by Illinois Senate Democrats.

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Traffic pattern changes announced for Six Corners intersection beginning August 11

By Will County Gazette | Aug 8, 2025

Revised traffic control measures and street closures will take effect at the Six Corners intersection in Joliet starting August 11, 2025.

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Village of Channahon to host blood drive at Village Hall on September 16

By Will County Gazette | Aug 7, 2025

The Village of Channahon will hold a blood drive on Tuesday, September 16.

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Village of Mokena allows fishing in select village-owned ponds

By Will County Gazette | Aug 6, 2025

The Village of Mokena has announced that fishing will now be allowed in certain village-owned ponds following the approval of a new ordinance by the Village Board.

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Chicago Street Corridor project reaches new milestones with paving and utility upgrades

By Will County Gazette | Aug 6, 2025

Brick paver installation along the Chicago Street corridor has been completed, according to a recent update from the City of Joliet.