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Which former Will County area high school stars will compete on Sunday, Sept. 28?

By T. A. Slater | Sep 25, 2025

These former Will County high school stars set for games on Sunday, Sept. 28.

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Crete-Monee teacher faces backlash over online remarks after Kirk’s assassination: ‘Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy’

By Will County Gazette reports | Sep 24, 2025

Lisa Hale, a Crete-Monee Middle School teacher, is facing criticism for posting controversial remarks following the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

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Local Government Meetings today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Sep 24, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

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Anna Mangiaracina, 90, Passes Away Peacefully at Home in Beecher

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 24, 2025

Anna Mangiaracina passed away on Sept. 22. Below is the obituary.

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Ruby Street Bridge reopens as Cass Street Bridge set for closure and repairs

By K. L. Hill | Sep 24, 2025

The Ruby Street Bridge in Joliet, Illinois, which spans the Des Plaines River, has reopened to traffic.

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Who from Will County area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Saturday, Sept. 27?

By T. A. Slater | Sep 24, 2025

On Saturday, Sept. 27, these former Will County area high school stars will be competing.

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Joliet nurse faces calls for firing over post saying Charlie Kirk 'died in a way he thought others deserved'

By Will County Gazette reports | Sep 23, 2025

Paige Gilbert, a registered nurse at Ascension Saint Joseph – Joliet, is facing calls for termination following alleged social media comments perceived as mocking the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

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Park Forest works with county public health officials during Sexual Health Awareness Month

By M. R. Baron | Sep 23, 2025

The Village of Park Forest is collaborating with the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) to observe Sexual Health Awareness Month this September.

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Curran urges governor to cut spending and lower taxes in response to executive order

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 23, 2025

Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) has responded to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Executive Order 2025-05 concerning the Illinois State Budget.

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Local Government Meeting today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Sep 23, 2025

Will County City Council Meeting starting at 6 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Commemorating JoAnn Dean Killingsworth's birthday: recognizing the journey of the actor (September 23)

By M. R. Baron | Sep 23, 2025

JoAnn Dean Killingsworth was born JoAnn Dean on September 23, 1923, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Walter B. Zoberis, Founder of Century Design Engineering Company, Dies at 86

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 23, 2025

Walter B. Zoberis passed away on Sept. 21. Below is the obituary.

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Michelle Bumpous, 51, Remembered for Kindness and Creativity

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 23, 2025

Michelle M. Bumpous passed away on Sept. 21. Below is the obituary.

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Which Will County area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Friday, Sept. 26?

By T. A. Slater | Sep 23, 2025

On Friday, Sept. 26, these former Will County area high school stars will be competing.

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Joliet cancels September historic preservation commission meeting due to lack of agenda items

By M. R. Baron | Sep 23, 2025

The City of Joliet has announced the cancellation of its Historic Preservation Commission meeting originally scheduled for September 24, 2025.

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City of Joliet cancels September land use and economic development committee meeting

By K. L. Hill | Sep 23, 2025

The City of Joliet has announced the cancellation of its Land Use and Economic Development Committee meeting originally scheduled for September 24, 2025.

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Park Forest urges precautions after first local West Nile-related death in Cook County

By M. R. Baron | Sep 23, 2025

Cook County health officials have confirmed the first human death from West Nile virus in suburban Cook County and Illinois for 2025.

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Halloween event at Haunted Trails welcomes Fairmont families and community leaders

By G. M. Schmidt | Sep 23, 2025

Ree Ree's Legacy of Compassion NFP is organizing its second annual Halloween Celebration on Friday, October 31.

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Park Forest advances street paving and infrastructure upgrades across multiple neighborhoods

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 23, 2025

Crews in Park Forest are making progress on a range of street and utility projects as the construction season reaches its peak, according to village officials.

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Park Forest promotes local suicide prevention resources during national awareness month

By K. L. Hill | Sep 23, 2025

The Village of Park Forest's Recreation, Parks, and Community Health Department is marking National Suicide Prevention Month by sharing information on available resources for residents.