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Will County taxpayers give $3 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in November 2023

By Will County Gazette | Feb 2, 2024

In November 2023, Will County saw an increase in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Will County in week ending Jan. 27

By Will County Gazette | Feb 2, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Will County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Southeastern Township of Lockport: Precinct Lockport Pct 019

By Will County Gazette | Feb 2, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Will County Gazette analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 947 voters in Southeastern Township of Lockport: Precinct Lockport Pct 019 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Southeastern Village of Shorewood: Precinct Troy Pct 020

By Will County Gazette | Feb 2, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Will County Gazette analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 1,169 voters in Southeastern Village of Shorewood: Precinct Troy Pct 020 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Will County collects $1.6 million in County Motor Fuel Tax in November 2023

By Will County Gazette | Feb 2, 2024

In November 2023, Will County saw an increase in County Motor Fuel Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Crete-Monee Community Unit School District 201-U: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2021-22 school year?

By Will County Gazette | Feb 2, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 14.9% of Crete-Monee Community Unit School District 201-U students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Did New Lenox School District 122 students fail or pass their 2021-22 ELA tests?

By Will County Gazette | Feb 2, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 65.3% of New Lenox School District 122 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Baldermann: ‘We will not accept money or set up migrant shelters in our community’

By Will County Gazette | Feb 2, 2024

New Lenox Mayor Timothy Baldermann has firmly declared that the community will not accept money or establish migrant shelters, emphasizing the need to protect residents and citing concerns over national security. Baldermann issued an executive order, followed by a unanimously passed ordinance, to prohibit unscheduled bus drop-offs in the town.

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Groundhog Day 2024: Will Winter Last or Will Spring Come Early?

By Will County Gazette | Feb 2, 2024

Today is February 2nd, and it's a special day for all the Groundhog Day enthusiasts out there. It's time to celebrate this quirky holiday that has captivated people's hearts for generations. Happy Groundhog Day!Groundhog Day is a tradition that dates back to the 18th century and is primarily celebrated in the United States and Canada. According to the folklore, if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day and sees its shadow, we can expect six more weeks of winter. However, if it doesn't see its shadow, it means that spring is just around the corner.As people...

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New Lenox responsible for 44th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during November 2023

By Will County Gazette | Feb 2, 2024

New Lenox residents paid $1.6 million in sales taxes, the 44th highest total paid per municipality in November 2023.

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How did Southern City of Naperville: Precinct Wheatland Pct 015 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Will County Gazette | Feb 2, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Will County Gazette analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 1,131 voters in Southern City of Naperville: Precinct Wheatland Pct 015 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Crete-monee High School standout Jalen Wilmington’s college team lost in NCAA D2 game on Thursday, February 1

By Will County Gazette | Feb 2, 2024

The Lewis Flyers lost 62-63 in their NCAA D2 game against the Maryville Saints on Thursday, February 1.

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Marmion Academy standout Jabe Haith’s college team lost in NCAA D2 game on Thursday, February 1

By Will County Gazette | Feb 2, 2024

The Lewis Flyers lost 62-63 in their NCAA D2 game against the Maryville Saints on Thursday, February 1.

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Noah Gathings, former Park Tudor School standout, played on Thursday, February 1 in NCAA D2 game

By Will County Gazette | Feb 2, 2024

The game took place in St. Louis, Missouri.

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On Thursday, February 1, former Fork Union Military Academy standout Gene Anderson’s college team lost in an NCAA D2 game

By Will County Gazette | Feb 2, 2024

The Lewis Flyers lost 62-63 in their NCAA D2 game against the Maryville Saints on Thursday, February 1.

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Rob Stroud, former Danville High School standout, played on Thursday, February 1 in NCAA D2 game

By Will County Gazette | Feb 2, 2024

The game took place in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Devon Vanderheydt, former Washington Community High School standout, played on Thursday, February 1 in NCAA D2 game

By Will County Gazette | Feb 2, 2024

The game took place in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Marieon Anderson, former Rock Island High School standout, played on Thursday, February 1 in NCAA D2 game

By Will County Gazette | Feb 2, 2024

The Lewis Flyers lost 62-63 in their NCAA D2 game against the Maryville Saints on Thursday, February 1.

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On Thursday, February 1, St. Mary's Preparatory High School standout Bartosz Kapustka competed in NCAA D2 game

By Will County Gazette | Feb 2, 2024

The Lewis Flyers lost 62-63 in their NCAA D2 game against the Maryville Saints on Thursday, February 1.

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On Thursday, February 1, former Joliet West High School standout Jamere Hill’s college team lost in an NCAA D2 game

By Will County Gazette | Feb 2, 2024

The game took place in St. Louis, Missouri.