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Will County Gazette

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News from February 2017

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Radogno pushing for 'grand bargain' within state budget

By Tabitha Fleming | Feb 28, 2017

Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno is working to pass a new budget compromise aimed at ending the 19-month-long impasse Illinois residents have been living with.

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Campaign raises awareness of earthquake dangers in Illinois

By LocalLabs News Service | Feb 28, 2017

As part of Earthquake Preparedness Month, Illinois disaster officials are reminding residents that the threat of quakes is real, even for a Midwest state.

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Greenberg states case for clerk re-election

By Robert Hadley | Feb 28, 2017

In the hotly contested race to fill eight open seats on the Naperville council, one candidate has taken to social media to sway voters.

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Jacks warns voters about calls for lower taxes

By Robert Hadley | Feb 28, 2017

Chris Jacks, the Republican candidate township trustee in Naperville, outlined the case for his candidacy in a recent Facebook post.

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Will County GOP urges residents to vote by mail, attend local party events

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 28, 2017

Whether residents vote by mail or in person, the Will County Republican Party is reminding constituents to make sure to vote in their respective jurisdictions in the upcoming months, as well as take advantage of related events.

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'Fake news' issue surfaces in Naperville Township

By Robert Hadley | Feb 27, 2017

Mirroring the national debate over fake news, a dispute over the issue of claims about tax reduction surfaced at the center of the primary races for Naperville Township supervisor and trustees.

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Naperville's Ossyra touts fiscal responsibility, restraint

By Robert Hadley | Feb 27, 2017

Rachel Ossyra took to social media recently to make a last-minute plea in her hopes of keeping her position as Naperville Township supervisor.

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Will County GOP upcoming events

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 27, 2017

The Will County Republican Central Committee announced upcoming events in March that range from fundraisers to the regular monthly meeting.

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White County Republican Caucus Committee hears public comments

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 26, 2017

The White County Republican Caucus Committee met Feb. 16 to hear public comments.

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Crete trustees consider fundraising event request

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 26, 2017

The village of Crete President and Board of Trustees met Feb. 13 to consider a fundraising event request.

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Will County Board reviews unsigned ordinance status

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 26, 2017

The Will County Board met Feb. 16 to review the status of unsigned ordinances.

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Homer Glen community committee provides infrastructure updates

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 26, 2017

The village of Homer Glen Community & Economic Development Committee met Feb. 14 to provide infrastructure updates.

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Will County legislative committee discusses pollution control

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 26, 2017

The Will County Legislative and Policy Committee met Feb. 14 to discuss pollution control.

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Will County Forest Preserve commissioners present certificate of publication

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 26, 2017

The Will County Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners met Jan. 12 to present a certificate of publication.

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Crete Police and Fire Commission hires new patrol officer

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 26, 2017

The village of Crete Police and Fire Commission met Feb. 15 to hire a new patrol officer.

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Will County Capital Improvements Committee discusses weather days

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 26, 2017

The Will County Capital Improvements Committee met Jan. 17 to discuss weather days.

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Homer Glen Plan Commission considers subdivision plat

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 26, 2017

The village of Homer Glen Plan Commission met Feb. 16 to consider a subdivision plat.

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Will County Democratic Caucus Committee adopts transportation plan

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 26, 2017

The Will County Democratic Caucus Committee met Feb. 12 to adopt a long range transportation plan.

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City of Joliet Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting February 13, 2017 Agenda

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 26, 2017

City of Joliet Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet at 5 p.m.

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Homer Glen parks committee provides project updates

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 26, 2017

The village of Homer Glen Parks & Recreation Committee met Feb. 13 to provide project updates.