November, 2016 Stories | Will County Gazette

State House fails to override Rauner veto of automatic voter registration bill

By Will County Gazette | Nov 30, 2016

Despite the Illinois Senate’s recent vote to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto on automatic voter registration, the State House failed to follow suit on Monday, resulting in a no-go for the legislation.

2 Lewis University volleyballers receive D2CCA All-Midwest Region honors

By Brent Zell | Nov 30, 2016

Lewis University volleyball players Aly Schneider and Abby Becker recently received Division II Conference Commissioner's Association (D2CCA) All-Midwest Region honors, according to www.lewisflyers.com.

State places Chaney-Monge SD 88 on 'Financial Review' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 26, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Chaney-Monge SD 88 on its "Financial Review" list.

State places Frankfort CCSD 157C on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 26, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Frankfort CCSD 157C on its "Financial Recognition" list.

State places Joliet PSD 86 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 26, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Joliet PSD 86 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

Joliet City Council approves annexation agreements

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 26, 2016

The Joliet City Council met Oct. 4 to approve annexation agreements.

Aurora Block Grant Working Committee plans upcoming events

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 26, 2016

The city of Aurora Block Grant Working Committee met Oct. 5 to plan upcoming events.

Plainfield landmark subcommittee provides project updates

By Louie Torres | Nov 26, 2016

The village of Plainfield Landmark & District Designation Subcommittee met Oct. 6 to provide project updates.

Joliet City Council amends annexation agreement

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 26, 2016

The Joliet City Council met Oct. 3 to amend an annexation agreement.

Plainfield Plan Commission reviews development report

By Louie Torres | Nov 26, 2016

The village of Plainfield Plan Commission met Oct. 4 to review the development report.

Report: ARI prison-diversion program so far saves taxpayers over $75 million

By Will County Gazette | Nov 25, 2016

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority released the Adult Redeploy Illinois (ARI) annual report this week, saying the prison-diversion program saved taxpayers more than $75 million over the past five years.

14 North Central College football players make All-CCIW teams

By Brent Zell | Nov 24, 2016

Led by Offensive Player of the Year Broc Rutter, 14 North Central College football players earned postseason honors from the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW), according to www.NorthCentralCardinals.com.

Four more manufacturers flee to states with less-hostile business climates

By Will County Gazette | Nov 23, 2016

Four Illinois manufacturers announced in October that they are leaving Illinois and relocating to bordering states to open up new plants facing less regulation.

McCaleb editorial blasts Madigan's inaction

By Will County Gazette | Nov 23, 2016

Dan McCaleb, executive editor of the Northwest Herald, has blasted Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) for his failure to act upon Illinois' overwhelming bill backlog.

Think tank: AFSCME an '800-pound gorilla' that bullies state, taxpayers

By Will County Gazette | Nov 23, 2016

Terming the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) an “800-pound gorilla at the negotiating table,” the Illinois Policy Institute recently examined the relationship between the union and Illinois workers, suggesting that the balance of power tends to tilt toward the union.

State GOP: In election's wake, Dems may want to rethink allegiance to Madigan

By Will County Gazette | Nov 23, 2016

Illinois Republican Party Executive Director Nick Klitzing released a memo following last week’s election results detailing the challenges that now lie before House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) and the Democratic Party in the Land of Lincoln.

Illinois labor board ruling soon may allow state to force terms on AFSCME

By Will County Gazette | Nov 23, 2016

In a victory for Gov. Bruce Rauner and his administration, the Illinois Labor Relations Board ruled in a 5-0 vote on Nov. 15 that the state and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) have reached an impasse in their contract negotiations.