October, 2016 Stories | Will County Gazette

Khouri releases Candidate Free Time video on PBS station, online

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 17, 2016

Tonia Khouri, Republican candidate for the 11th District U.S. House seat, recently recorded a two-minute Candidate Free Time video on WTTW in which she spoke about her campaign's focus on the economy, national security and primarily helping people out of poverty.

Smith receives strong endorsement from Chicago Tribune

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 16, 2016

Michelle Smith, the Republican challenger for the District 49 state Senate seat, was recently endorsed by the Chicago Tribune editorial board, which praised her efforts to keep the tax levy in Plainfield steady while building a budget for the school district.

Gymnastics classes starting soon in Bolingbrook

By Brent Zell | Oct 14, 2016

Youth gymnastics classes will start at the end of October in the Bolingbrook Park District.

Highest-paid teacher in Crete Monee CUSD 201U raked in $116,121.56 in the 2014-2015 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2016

The top 50 highest-paid teachers in Crete Monee CUSD 201U each earned more than $62,000.

Highest-paid teacher in Valley View CUSD 365U raked in $152,232.47 in the 2014-2015 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2016

The top 50 highest-paid teachers in Valley View CUSD 365U each earned more than $104,000.

Joliet Community College basketball teams ready for new season

By John Severance | Oct 14, 2016

The Joliet Community College men's and women's basketball teams both posted successful 2015-16 seasons, and both coaches are optimistic about having even better seasons this year.

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Naperville police staffers dress down monthly for a good cause

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 14, 2016

When dressing comfortably means a donation for charity, participation runs high within the Naperville Police Department’s Communications Section — thanks to a concept implemented by one of the staff’s own members, telecommunicator Michael Stys.

Lewis men's basketball team aims for return to NCAA Tournament

By Sean Fowler | Oct 14, 2016

A Lewis University men's basketball team that recorded one of the school's best seasons in 2015-16 will look to improve on that season and travel deeper into the NCAA Tournament.

Oswego Panthers football team pounces early, gets off to 7-0 start

By Brent Zell | Oct 14, 2016

Even by the high standards of Oswego High School football, the Panthers this year are coming up big early in the season.

Mokena Board of Trustees approve annual 5K

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 13, 2016

The village of Mokena Board of Trustees met Sept. 12 to approve 3rd Annual Our Fallen Hero 5K Run/Walk.

Plainfield Board of Trustees comment on 9/11 anniversary

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 13, 2016

The village of Plainfield Board of Trustees met Sept. 12 to comment on 9/11 anniversary.

Washington City Council acknowledge being named Tree City

By Wadi Reformado | Oct 13, 2016

The Washington City Council met Aug. 15 to acknowledge being named Tree City USA.

Crest Hill City Council discuss sidewalks

By Wadi Reformado | Oct 13, 2016

The Crest Hill City Council met Sept. 20 to discuss sidewalks.

Aurora Indian American board discuss Diwali Event

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 13, 2016

The city of Aurora Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board met Oct. 20 to discuss the Diwali Event.

Lewis University men's volleyball team faces killer 2017 schedule

By Brent Zell | Oct 11, 2016

The Lewis University men's volleyball team will host several home matches against teams ranked in last year's Top 15 rankings, the Flyers' 2017 schedule on LewisFlyers.com indicates.

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Ride Illinois honors Aurora for bike-trail extension project

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 11, 2016

For its outstanding commitment and follow-through in maintaining and expanding a network of protected bicycling lanes, the City of Aurora recently received the 2016 Ride Illinois Project Award from the statewide advocacy group Ride Illinois.

Smith praises new law barring state pensions for county officials

By Will County Gazette | Oct 10, 2016

Pension reform remains a hot topic for Michelle Smith, Republican candidate for the District 49 state Senate seat, who took to social media to speak out after the passage of a new state law that prohibits elected county officials from collecting state pensions.