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Analyst: GOP gains in General Assembly upend Democratic power dynamic

By Will County Gazette | Nov 23, 2016

The recent election dropped Democrats out of the supermajority in the state House as Republicans gained four seats there, in addition to two seats in the state Senate.

Veto session likely last chance this year for Assembly to break budget impasse

By Will County Gazette | Nov 23, 2016

The Illinois General Assembly recently reconvened for its annual veto session that gives the legislature an opportunity to review and overturn the governor's vetoes from the spring session.

Analysis: Nine private taxpayers for every state/local government worker, pensioner in 37th House District

By LocalLabs News Service | Nov 21, 2016

Among registered voters, private sector taxpayers outnumber state and local public sector workers and pensioners nearly nine to one in the 37th Illinois House district, according to a Will County Gazette analysis.

Redshirt Illini hoopster suddenly becomes a team leader this season

By Brent Zell | Nov 21, 2016

One year ago, Bolingbrook native Kennedy Cattenhead was a redshirt sophomore guard for the University of Illinois women's basketball team, seventh in seniority behind several upperclassmen on the roster.

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Watchdog group: Lincoln-Way District 210 betrayed public trust

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 19, 2016

Reasoning that doing right shouldn’t require legal action, the Edgar County Watchdogs recently said Will County Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 has destroyed the public’s trust by repeatedly avoiding transparency.

Orland Park Village repairs basketball, tennis court

By Louie Torres | Nov 19, 2016

The Orland Park Village Board of Trustees met Oct. 3 to repair the Laurel Hills basketball and tennis court.

Joliet Public Service Committee awards contracts

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 19, 2016

The Joliet Public Service Committee met Oct. 3 to award contracts.

Aurora Planning Council annexes property

By Louie Torres | Nov 19, 2016

The city of Aurora Planning Council met Oct. 4 to annex property.

Plainfield Board of Trustees approve sign variance

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 19, 2016

The village of Plainfield Board of Trustees met Oct. 3 to approve a sign variance.

Joliet City Council approves restaurant drive-thru

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 19, 2016

The Joliet City Council met Sept. 6 to approve a restaurant drive-thru permit.

Think-tank analysts scold Madigan for not wanting to release tax returns

By Will County Gazette | Nov 18, 2016

The co-founders of a Chicago-based conservative public-policy think tank recently challenged an assertion by House Speaker Mike Madigan's (D-Chicago) spokesman that Madigan shouldn't have to release his tax returns as Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has done.

Ex-GOP leader says Trump deserves a chance

By Will County Gazette | Nov 18, 2016

Pat Brady believes that regardless of how anyone feels about the U.S. presidential election results, the public must accept the nation’s democratic process and give Donald Trump the opportunity to lead.

Illinois official: It's legal for Grubhub to fire Trump voters

By Will County Gazette | Nov 18, 2016

In the wake of Election Day, GrubHub CEO Matt Maloney wrote and sent out a mass email to his thousands of employees concerning the election of Donald Trump and their party affiliation and support.

Gov. Rauner eager to get back into budget talks

By Will County Gazette | Nov 18, 2016

With the 2016 election over, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said he is eager to engage in discussions to resolve one of the state’s biggest problems: a balanced budget.

Rocky road anticipated for Illinois Dems in election's wake

By Will County Gazette | Nov 18, 2016

Following the general election, regional political analysts suggested that Republican victories in Illinois had more to do with Democratic challengers being intentionally tied to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) in the public’s mind than initially anticipated.

Mautino scandal virtually ignored in state media, political realms

By Will County Gazette | Nov 18, 2016

Despite the controversy surrounding embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino and whatever misdeeds he may have committed, the scandal apparently is not a big deal if news media buzz and political heat are any indication, a citizen journalist recently said on his blog.