February, 2017 Stories | Will County Gazette

Rauner provides budget address update

By Will County Gazette | Feb 20, 2017

One day after his annual budget address before a joint session of the Illinois legislature, Gov. Bruce Rauner provided an update to his speech.

Iconic Illinois lawmaker Michel passes away

By Will County Gazette | Feb 20, 2017

Remembered as “a titan,” a “war hero,” a “true gentleman” and above all as a skillful, diplomatic peacemaker, longtime U.S. Rep. Bob Michel has passed away at the age of 93, Capitol Fax announced.

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Greenberg gears up for golf fundraiser for second round as Naperville clerk

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 20, 2017

Naperville Township residents should mark their calendars for Republican township clerk candidate Barry Greenberg’s upcoming fundraising event, 5:30-7 p.m. on Feb. 21 at Topgolf, located at 3211 Odyssey Court in Naperville.

Trustee Santucci determined not to reciprocate opponents’ harsh remarks

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 20, 2017

In their various efforts to unseat Naperville Township Trustee Paul Santucci, his opponents appear to have taken the rocky road of contrary commentary — and the incumbent recently disavowed any opportunity to join in the fray.

Naperville supervisor doubles down on transparency

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 20, 2017

Consolidation, collaboration and cost cutting remain top priorities for GOP candidate and incumbent Naperville Township Supervisor Rachel Ossyra, who recently recapped her commitment to transparency, accomplishments to date and future goals via Facebook.

Will County public works committee approves maintenance contracts

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 19, 2017

The Will County Public Works and Transportation Committee met Jan. 3 to approve maintenance contracts.

Joliet City Council approves development agreement

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 19, 2017

The Joliet City Council met Feb. 15 to approve a development agreement.

Will County land use committee preauthorizes foreclosure

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 19, 2017

The Will County Land Use and Development Committee met Feb. 14 to preauthorize a foreclosure.

Mokena Board of Trustees approves daycare occupancy

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 19, 2017

The village of Mokena Board of Trustees met Dec. 12 to approve daycare occupancy.

Orland Park Finance Committee prints committee letterhead

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 19, 2017

The village of Orland Park Finance Committee met Feb. 6 to print committee letterhead.

Orland Park technology committee approves software maintenance

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 19, 2017

The village of Orland Park Technology, Innovation and Performance Improvement Committee met Feb. 6 to approve annual software maintenance expenditures.

Joliet City Council declares properties public nuisances

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 19, 2017

The Joliet City Council met Jan. 17 to declare properties as public nuisances.

Mokena Board of Trustees cancels work sessions

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 19, 2017

The village of Mokena Board of Trustees met Dec. 12 to cancel work sessions.

Joliet Public Service Committee awards streetlight contract

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 19, 2017

The city of Joliet Public Service Committee met Jan. 17 to award a streetlight contract.

Joliet City Council authorizes collective bargaining agreement

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 19, 2017

The Joliet City Council met Feb. 7 to authorize a collective bargaining agreement.

Will County operations committee awards seeding contract

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 19, 2017

The Will County Forest Preserve District Operations Committee met Jan. 4 to award a seeding contract.

Joliet City Council establishes special service area

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 19, 2017

The Joliet City Council met Feb. 7 to establish special service area.

Romeoville High honored with mayor’s award

By Robert Hadley | Feb 19, 2017

Three awards were handed out by Romeoville Mayor John Noak to recognize outstanding activity in the town of 40,000.

Romeoville riding wave of fiscal strength, development

By Robert Hadley | Feb 19, 2017

A business boom in the northern Illinois town of Romeoville, population 40,000, is driving job growth, according to Mayor John Noak’s Feb. 9 state of the village address.