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How did Central Village of Shorewood: Precinct Troy Pct 017 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Will County Gazette | Feb 7, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Will County Gazette analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 1,151 voters in Central Village of Shorewood: Precinct Troy Pct 017 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Southeastern Village of Homer Glen: Precinct Homer Pct 017

By Will County Gazette | Feb 7, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Will County Gazette analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 1,084 voters in Southeastern Village of Homer Glen: Precinct Homer Pct 017 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Richland Grade School District 88A: How many students failed ELA test in 2021-22 school year?

By Will County Gazette | Feb 7, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 61% of Richland Grade School District 88A students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Will County municipalities refuse to discuss illegal immigrant crisis

By Will County Gazette | Feb 7, 2024

Several municipalities across Will County have declined to disclose their policies regarding the illegal immigrant crisis, in response to an inquiry by the Will County Gazette. The non-responsive municipalities include Aurora, Braidwood, Crest Hill, Joliet, Lockport, Naperville, Wilmington, Beecher, Bolingbrook, Braceville, Channahon, Coal City, Crete, Diamond, Elwood, Godley, Homer Glen, Lemont, Manhattan, Minooka, Mokena, Monee, Orland Park, Park Forest and others.

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Joliet responsible for 4th-highest sales tax revenue per municipality in Illinois during 2022

By Will County Gazette | Feb 7, 2024

Joliet residents paid $62.3 million in sales taxes, the fourth highest total paid per municipality in 2022.

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Fairmont School District 89: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2021-22 school year?

By Will County Gazette | Feb 7, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 10.2% of Fairmont School District 89 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Will County residents pay $537,565 in County Sales Tax in November 2023

By Will County Gazette | Feb 7, 2024

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

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Who voted in Central City of Joliet: Precinct Joliet Pct 008 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Will County Gazette | Feb 7, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Will County Gazette analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 671 voters in Central City of Joliet: Precinct Joliet Pct 008 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Reps. Ozinga, Ugaste Announce Plan to Combat Opportunity Deserts and Provide Property Tax Relief

By Will County Gazette | Feb 7, 2024

Reps. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) and Tim Ozinga (R-Mokena) held a press conference in Springfield today to address the issue of opportunity deserts and high property taxes in Illinois. The lawmakers proposed a plan aimed at providing relief to homeowners and property owners who are burdened by the impact of these challenges.Opportunity deserts, which occur when high property taxes drive out businesses and hinder commercial growth, have created a vicious cycle that disproportionately affects vulnerable populations such as seniors, the unemployed, under-employed, the poor, and...

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State Representative Tim Ozinga Introduces Property Tax Relief Bill

By Will County Gazette | Feb 7, 2024

State Representative Tim Ozinga has unveiled a new legislation aimed at providing much-needed relief to property owners burdened by high taxes. At a press conference held earlier today, Ozinga passionately spoke about the importance of his bill and the positive impact it will have on the community."I am proud to introduce this property tax relief bill, which will offer much-needed financial relief to homeowners and businesses alike," Representative Ozinga stated during the press conference. "The current property tax system has placed an unfair burden on our constituents,...

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How did Western Township of Crete: Precinct Crete Pct 010 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Will County Gazette | Feb 6, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Will County Gazette analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 603 voters in Western Township of Crete: Precinct Crete Pct 010 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Southeastern Village of Romeoville: Precinct Lockport Pct 009

By Will County Gazette | Feb 6, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Will County Gazette analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 1,337 voters in Southeastern Village of Romeoville: Precinct Lockport Pct 009 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Did Will County students fail or pass their 2021-22 Mathematics tests?

By Will County Gazette | Feb 6, 2024

Out of the 44,835 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 71.3% failed the Mathematics portion of the test.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Eastern Township of Frankfort: Precinct Frankfort Pct 020

By Will County Gazette | Feb 6, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Will County Gazette analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 1,017 voters in Eastern Township of Frankfort: Precinct Frankfort Pct 020 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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In the 2021-22 school year, 61.4% of Summit Hill School District 161 students failed the Math portion of the IAR

By Will County Gazette | Feb 6, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 61.4% of Summit Hill School District 161 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Legislative Updates from Rep. Ozinga

By Will County Gazette | Feb 6, 2024

State Representative Tim Ozinga has provided several important updates in his latest newsletter. One of the key issues he addresses is the Invest in Kids Scholarship Program. Ozinga highlights that during the 2023 Fall veto session, the legislation to continue the program was never voted on, putting 10,000 low-income children at risk of losing their scholarships.Ozinga has taken action by filing House Bill 4691, which aims to extend the sunset date of the program. He emphasizes the importance of providing a chance at a good education for both the current recipients and...

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12.2% of Taft School District 90 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By Will County Gazette | Feb 6, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 12.2% of Taft School District 90 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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City of Crest Hill City Council met January 4

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Feb 6, 2024

City of Crest Hill City Council met 7 p.m. Thursday, January 4.

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Will County Board Forest Preserve District Finance Committee met Jan. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 6, 2024

Will County Board Forest Preserve District Finance Committee met Thursday, Jan. 4

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Will County Board Forest Preserve District Operations Committee met Jan. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 6, 2024

Will County Board Forest Preserve District Operations Committee met Thursday, Jan. 4