January, 2017 Stories | Will County Gazette

Lemont planning commission approves annexations

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 18, 2017

The village of Lemont Planning & Zoning Commission met Dec. 21 to approve annexations.

Will County Historic Preservation Commission elects vice-chair

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 18, 2017

The Will County Historic Preservation Commission met Dec. 7 to elect a new vice-chair.

Aurora Planning Commission reviews chairman's report

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jan 18, 2017

The city of Aurora Planning Commission met Dec. 15 to review the chairman's report.

Aurora Zoning Board of Appeals elects officers

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jan 18, 2017

The city of Aurora Zoning Board of Appeals met Dec. 15 to elect officers.

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Naperville councilman targets real estate taxes

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 16, 2017

Kevin Coyne says property owners in Naperville carry too much of the tax burden.

Kifowit, Manley targeted for casting ballots for Madigan

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 16, 2017

The Illinois Republican Party recently released robocalls targeting Will County state Reps. Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) and Natalie Manley (D-Joliet).

Joliet City Council revises meeting schedule

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 14, 2017

The Joliet City Council met Oct. 4 to revise the meeting schedule.

Aurora zoning board grants ordinances for driveways

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jan 14, 2017

The city of Aurora Zoning Board of Appeals met Oct. 19 to grant ordinances for driveways.

Aurora Planning Commission approves final plats

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jan 14, 2017

The city of Aurora Planning Commission met Oct. 19 to approve final plats.

Lemont planning commission hosts public hearing

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 14, 2017

The village of Lemont Planning & Zoning Commission met Oct. 19 to host a public hearing.

New Lenox library trustees open compressor replacement bids

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 14, 2017

The New Lenox Public Library District Board of Trustees met Sept. 12 to open bids for a compressor replacement.

Analysts say Trump, Congress can help GOP expand in Illinois

By Will County Gazette | Jan 13, 2017

The result of this year’s November election was arguably the most surprising event of 2016.

Job training available to select SNAP recipients

By Will County Gazette | Jan 13, 2017

The Illinois Department of Human Services and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity have openings available to help SNAP recipients receive training and learn skills to gain meaningful employment.

Illinois wins $850,000 for small business exports

By Will County Gazette | Jan 13, 2017

Under the state’s Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) auspices, Illinois’ Office of Trade and Investment has been awarded $850,000 in federal funding to promote small-business growth with an emphasis on expanding exports.

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Easy street may be over for Illinois' House Democrats

By Will County Gazette | Jan 13, 2017

Illinois House Democrats may be coming to the end of a “comfortable" era working alongside Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago), with longtime mutual back-scratching among the statesman’s elected cronies possibly diminishing soon, according to the News-Gazette.

Mautino allegedly admits to violating state transparency laws in lawsuit response

By Will County Gazette | Jan 12, 2017

Nearly one year after a government watchdog group exposed the questionable campaign spending of Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino that launched state and federal investigations, Mautino’s response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit is confirmation that he broke state laws, the group claims.

Chicago Tribune expects 2017 will mean more Madigan-generated woes for Illinois

By Will County Gazette | Jan 12, 2017

Even as Gov. Bruce Rauner continues to strive toward a potential state budget solution, House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) “delays and offers nothing,” the Chicago Tribune recently reported while continuing its coverage of Illinois’ hemorrhaging finances.

Policy Institute: Amazon perks to open Aurora facilities amount to 'bribery'

By Will County Gazette | Jan 12, 2017

While online mega-retailer Amazon.com’s recently disclosed plan to open two facilities in Aurora appears to signal better business for Illinois -- with 1,000 new jobs expected -- some analysts said the giant retailer actually will be receiving more than it gives.