Will County Gazette

Jen Monson, a candidate for Illinois Senate District 43, has publicly questioned the necessity of universal preschool in a social media post. Monson, who is set to compete against incumbent Democrat Rachel Ventura in the general election, expressed her views as Governor J.B. Pritzker championed his Preschool for All program.

Who voted in Central E Village of Bolingbrook: Precinct Dupage Pct 020 during 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Will County Gazette analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 759 voters in Central E Village of Bolingbrook: Precinct Dupage Pct 020 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Analysis: Lockport School District 91 administrators rank 282nd in state for average pay in 2022

Administrators in Lockport School District 91 earn an average of $115,235 per year, ranking 282nd in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Will County responsible for 3rd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during January

Will County residents paid $8.9 million in sales taxes, the third highest total paid per county in January.

Village of Homer Glen Plan Commission met March 21

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 3, 2024

Village of Homer Glen Plan Commission met 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21.

Legislative Updates from Rep. Ozinga

State Representative Tim Ozinga recently addressed the concerning news that MoneyGeek named Illinois the least tax-friendly state in the nation. According to MoneyGeek, Illinois earned an 'F' grade for tax unfriendliness, largely due to the high average property tax bill of $9,000 per residence.In response to this designation, Representative Ozinga emphasized the importance of addressing the state's tax issues for economic growth, stating, "If we want our state economy to grow, we must start by fixing our tax problem."Additionally, the Illinois Department of Employment...

2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 128.6% more than teachers in Union School District 81

The average school administrator’s salary in Union School District 81 was $144,241 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $63,089, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central City of Joliet: Precinct Troy Pct 016

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Will County Gazette analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 1,219 voters in Central City of Joliet: Precinct Troy Pct 016 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

New Lenox residents paid 45th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during January

New Lenox residents paid $1.8 million in sales taxes, the 45th highest total paid per municipality in January.

Will County collects $1.5 million in County Motor Fuel Tax in January

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Will County in week ending Mar. 30?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Will County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central NE Village of Plainfield: Precinct Wheatland Pct 025

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Will County Gazette analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 1,153 voters in Central NE Village of Plainfield: Precinct Wheatland Pct 025 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

How did Central NW City of Joliet: Precinct Plainfield Pct 019 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Will County Gazette analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 1,194 voters in Central NW City of Joliet: Precinct Plainfield Pct 019 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

2022: Richland Grade School District 88A administrators rank 249th in state for average pay

Administrators in Richland Grade School District 88A earn an average of $117,816 per year, ranking 249th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Will County taxpayers give $3.6 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in January

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

2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 105.3% more than teachers in Will County School District 92

The average school administrator’s salary in Will County School District 92 was $149,855 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $72,976, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Q1 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Will County?

There were 86 offenders living in Will County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Will County Gazette.

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Will County in March compared to previous month

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Will County in March remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

How did Central NE Township of Joliet: Precinct Joliet Pct 015 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Will County Gazette analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 561 voters in Central NE Township of Joliet: Precinct Joliet Pct 015 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Who voted in Central S Township of Reed: Precinct Reed Pct 003 during 2020 Presidential Election?