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Lockport Jr. Porters Wrestling Club opens registration for youth wrestlers

By J. E. Mullin | Sep 20, 2025

Lockport Jr.

Free Fall Fest scheduled at Cross of Glory Church for local families

By G. M. Schmidt | Sep 20, 2025

Cross of Glory Church is inviting families in the community to attend a free Fall Fest event on Saturday, September 20.

Park Forest launches Tool Lending Library with grand opening on September 27

By K. L. Hill | Sep 20, 2025

Residents of Park Forest will soon have access to a new Tool Lending Library, set to open on September 27 at the Discovery Center Room, adjacent to the Park Forest Aqua Center at 30 N. Orchard Drive.

School events this week in Will County: Sept. 21-27

By A. G. Willis | Sep 20, 2025

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

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Which Will County area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Tuesday, Sept. 23?

By T. A. Slater | Sep 20, 2025

These ex-Will County area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Tuesday, Sept. 23.

Lockport ranks 71st in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during July

By K. M. Warren | Sep 19, 2025

Lockport residents paid approximately $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 71st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

Lorraine E. Hlinka, 97, Remembered in Private Services

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 19, 2025

Lorraine E. Hlinka passed away on Sept. 17. Below is the obituary.

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Which Will County area high school alumni will be active during the week beginning Monday, Sept. 22?

By T. A. Slater | Sep 19, 2025

During the week beginning Monday, Sept. 22, these former Will County area high school athletes will be in action.

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Who from Will County area’s former high school standouts will be active on Monday, Sept. 22?

By T. A. Slater | Sep 19, 2025

These former Will County area high school athletes will take part in events on Monday, Sept. 22.

Entertainment events this weekend in Will County: Friday, Sept. 19 - Sunday, Sept. 21

By W. K. Thornton | Sep 18, 2025

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

Plainfield residents paid 45th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during July

By K. M. Warren | Sep 18, 2025

Plainfield residents paid approximately $2 million in sales taxes, the 45th highest total paid per municipality in July.

Local Government Meetings today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Sep 18, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

Michael Steven Kubik Remembered as Loving Husband, Skilled Electrician

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 18, 2025

Michael Kubik passed away on Sept. 16. Below is the obituary.

Village of Homer Glen Plan Commission met Sept. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 18, 2025

Village of Homer Glen Plan Commission met Thursday, Sept. 18.

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Which ex-high school standouts from Will County area will play on Sunday, Sept. 21?

By T. A. Slater | Sep 18, 2025

On Sunday, Sept. 21, these former Will County area high school stars will be competing.

Plainfield restaurant owner facing backlash over comment on Kirk’s death: 'Hateful rhetoric leads to hateful acts'

By Will County Gazette reports | Sep 17, 2025

The owner of Station One Smokehouse in downtown Plainfield is facing criticism after suggesting that conservative commentator Charlie Kirk’s assassination was, in part, the result of his own rhetoric.

How many inmates sentenced in Will County will be released during week ending Sept. 27?

By R. R. Schell | Sep 17, 2025

There were four inmates who were sentenced in Will County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.

Patrick Sheehan addresses ICE support and correctional concerns in recent posts

By M. R. Baron | Sep 17, 2025

Illinois State Representative Patrick Sheehan used social media between September 15-17, 2025 to comment on issues including tributes to Governor Edgar and concerns about law enforcement and correctional data tracking.

New Lenox responsible for 42nd-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during July

By K. M. Warren | Sep 17, 2025

New Lenox residents paid just under $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 42nd highest total paid per municipality in July.

Crest Hill launches 2025 property tax rebate program for residents

By K. L. Hill | Sep 17, 2025

The City of Crest Hill has announced the opening of its 2025 Property Tax Rebate Program.

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