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Rep. Sheehan on Chicago violence: 'Public safety must come first'

By M. R. Baron | Sep 8, 2025

Patrick Sheehan, a state representative from Illinois, has expressed disagreement with Governor JB Pritzker's decision to reject National Guard assistance in Chicago.

Rep. Weaver on SAFE-T Act: 'Who is this law really protecting?'

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 8, 2025

Travis Weaver, a state representative from Illinois, expressed concerns about the SAFE-T Act's impact on public safety and justice reform goals.

Breakthrough Ideas announces fundraiser supporting Manteno group’s lawsuit against Gotion

By R. M. Aguirre | Sep 8, 2025

Breakthrough Ideas has announced a fundraising event to support the Concerned Citizens of Manteno's lawsuit against Gotion, a company facing public scrutiny over environmental and national security concerns.

Local Government Meetings today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Sep 8, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in Will County: Sept. 7-13

By W. C. Carson | Sep 8, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Will County this week.

City of Crest Hill City Council met September 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

City of Crest Hill City Council met 7 p.m. Monday, September 8

Fairmont School District 89 releases September newsletter with community updates

By Will County Gazette | Sep 8, 2025

Fairmont School District 89 has released its September school newsletter, encouraging families to read the latest updates about activities and developments across the school.

Damage assessment teams to visit Will County homes after August flooding

By Will County Gazette | Sep 8, 2025

Teams from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will begin visiting homes in Will County on...

Village of Bolingbrook Board of Trustees met Aug. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

Village of Bolingbrook Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 12.

City of Joliet Tree Advisory Board met Aug. 7

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

City of Joliet Tree Advisory Board met Thursday, Aug. 7.

Village of Homer Glen Public Services & Safety Committee met Aug. 6

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

Village of Homer Glen Public Services & Safety Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 6.

Village of Homer Glen Administration & Finance Committee met Aug. 6

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

Village of Homer Glen Administration & Finance Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 6.

Religious meetings this week in Will County: Sept. 7-13

By W. K. Thornton | Sep 7, 2025

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in Will County this week.

Family & kids events this week in Will County: Sept. 7-13

By J. I. Trevino | Sep 7, 2025

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Will County this week.

Entertainment events this week in Will County: Sept. 7-13

By L. H. Park | Sep 7, 2025

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Will County this week.

Illinois DOGE Profile: Trinity Services, Inc.

By L. A. Malone | Sep 7, 2025

Trinity Services, Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive 10 grants totaling $938,700 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

School events this week in Will County: Sept. 7-13

By A. G. Willis | Sep 6, 2025

The following school events are scheduled to take place in Will County this week.

Inside Will-Grundy Medical Clinic—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By L. A. Malone | Sep 6, 2025

Will-Grundy Medical Clinic, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $750,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698, Public Act 103-0006).