November, 2016 Stories | Will County Gazette

Aurora Indian American board composes marketing plan

By LocalLabs News Service | Nov 7, 2016

The city of Aurora Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board met Oct. 21 to compose a marketing plan.

Aurora Zoning Board Of Appeals grants height variance

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 7, 2016

The city of Aurora Zoning Board Of Appeals Sept. 21 to grant height variance.

If Illinois Dems win big, they risk owning way more than just victory

By Karen Kidd | Nov 7, 2016

While online campaigning and phone polling are changing the way elections happen, Democrats in Springfield may find themselves in an unfamiliar position if they should win a super-majority next week, a Chicago-area political reporter said during a radio interview.

Tribune gives Duckworth low marks for tenure at state veterans agency

By Will County Gazette | Nov 7, 2016

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth's (D-IL) record was assessed recently by the Chicago Tribune as largely ineffective.

Will County streamlines building-permit applications with online portal

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 6, 2016

Having recently converted its Land Use Department's building-use permit application system to a digital format, Will County officials said the upgrade will simplify this process for contractors, other applicants for county resources and the general public.

Aurora Historical Preservation Commission discuss public awareness

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 6, 2016

The city of Aurora Historical Preservation Commission met Sept. 15 discuss public awareness.

Aurora Veterans Advisory Council recognizes Korean War vets

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 6, 2016

The city of Aurora Veterans Advisory Council met Sept. 15 to recognize Korean War veterans.

Aurora Finance Committee executes preventative maintenance contract

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 6, 2016

The city of Aurora Finance Committee met Aug. 9 to execute a contract with Rush Power Systems for preventative maintenance.

Joliet City Council amends 2016 budget

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 6, 2016

The Joliet City Council met Aug. 15 to amend the 2016 budget.

Aurora Planning and Development Committee approves drive-thru restaurant

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 6, 2016

The city of Aurora Planning and Development Committee met July 28 to approve a special use permit for a drive-thru restaurant.

Orland Park committee approves in-car cameras for police

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 6, 2016

The village of Orland Park Public Safety Committee met July 18 to approve in-car cameras for police vehicles.

Lemont Planning and Zoning Commission holds public hearing

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 6, 2016

The village of Lemont Planning and Zoning Commission met Aug. 17 to hold a public hearing.

Orland Park Public Safety Committee approves tornado siren maintenance.

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 6, 2016

The village of Orland Park Public Safety Committee met Aug. 15 to approve preventative maintenance on the tornado siren.

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Madigan documentary available online, on TV, in theaters

By Will County Gazette | Nov 4, 2016

“He’s been called the ‘King of Illinois’ and is considered more powerful than the governor,” begins the documentary about longtime Speaker of the House Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), now available for viewing online.