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Will County Gazette

Saturday, October 25, 2025

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McDonough Street in Joliet to close for rail crossing repairs October 18-19

By J. E. Hamrick | Oct 9, 2025

McDonough Street in Joliet will be closed to all traffic starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, according to an announcement from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

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Which former Will County area high school stars will compete on Sunday, Oct. 12?

By T. A. Slater | Oct 9, 2025

Sunday, Oct. 12 will see these former Will County area high school stars in competition.

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A closer look at bank failures in Will County since 2012: 1 bank closed

By W. M. Rincon | Oct 8, 2025

There were more than 130 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2025, one of which occurred in Will County.

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Park Forest welcomes Daniel Meier as new firefighter and paramedic

By Y. B. Jensen | Oct 8, 2025

The Village of Park Forest has added Daniel Meier to its Fire Department as a new firefighter and paramedic.

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34 seasonal agricultural visas approved for employers classified under Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry in Will County Gazette publication area during 2024

By W. M. Rincon | Oct 8, 2025

All 34 H-2A petitions filed by employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located in the Will County Gazette publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Park Forest receives national recognition for excellence in budgeting for 31st consecutive year

By E. S. Lima | Oct 8, 2025

The Village of Park Forest has been honored with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its Fiscal Year budget.

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Will County hosts Local Government Meetings today

By W. C. Carson | Oct 8, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

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Mary Sue (Doeseckle) Plunkett, 75, Remembered for Love of Family and Artistic Passion

By J. E. Hamrick | Oct 8, 2025

Mary Sue Plunkett passed away on Oct. 6. Below is the obituary.

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Joliet seeks resident input for I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge project

By M. R. Baron | Oct 8, 2025

The City of Joliet is seeking input from residents as part of the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan.

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Which Will County area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Saturday, Oct. 11?

By T. A. Slater | Oct 7, 2025

On Saturday, Oct. 11, these former Will County area high school stars will be competing.

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Will County hosts Local Government Meetings today

By W. C. Carson | Oct 7, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

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Julia "Nana" P. Engel, 91, of Braidwood, IL, passes away peacefully

By J. E. Hamrick | Oct 7, 2025

Julia "Nana" P. Engel passed away on Oct. 5. Below is the obituary.

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Who from Will County area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Friday, Oct. 10?

By T. A. Slater | Oct 7, 2025

Friday, Oct. 10 will see these former Will County area high school stars in competition.

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Local government meetings today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Oct 6, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

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Will County announces government events for Oct. 5-11

By W. C. Carson | Oct 6, 2025

Events scheduled for Will County this week include the following.

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Erasmo C. Ramirez, 43, of Morris, Illinois, Remembered for Love of Family and Fishing

By J. E. Hamrick | Oct 6, 2025

Erasmo C. Ramirez passed away on Oct. 4. Below is the obituary.

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Phil Ciolkosz, Remembered for Selflessness and love for Family

By J. E. Hamrick | Oct 6, 2025

Philip J. Ciolkosz passed away on Oct. 4. Below is the obituary.

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Village of Channahon Committee of the Whole met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 6, 2025

Village of Channahon Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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Village of Channahon Board of Trustees met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 6, 2025

Village of Channahon Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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City of Lockport Committee of the Whole met Sept. 3

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 6, 2025

City of Lockport Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, Sept. 3.