January, 2017 Stories | Will County Gazette

Naperville Township assessor Dixon seeks re-election

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 23, 2017

After succeeding his father, Dixon now running unopposed

Embattled auditor general told to step aside

By Will County Gazette | Jan 23, 2017

The Chicago Tribune has called for embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino to step aside until he resolves nagging campaign finance questions that his critics say major media outlets have largely ignored for months.

Frustrated Illinois manufacturer flees to Indiana's 'affordable shore' next door

By Will County Gazette | Jan 23, 2017

The president of a company that moved from Illinois to Indiana said recently on a Chicago radio talk show that he looks back on Illinois and hopes one day the state will get its act together.

Braidwood City Council executes intergovernmental agreement

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 22, 2017

The Braidwood City Council met Dec. 27 to execute an intergovernmental agreement.

New Lenox plan commissioners amend special use permit

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 22, 2017

The village of New Lenox Plan Commission met Dec. 20 to amend a special use permit.

Joliet zoning board grants special use permits

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 22, 2017

The city of Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday to grant special use permits.

New Lenox Zoning Board of Appeals addresses new business

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 22, 2017

The village of New Lenox Zoning Board of Appeals met Nov. 1 to address new business.

Joliet Historic Preservation commissioners discuss goals

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 22, 2017

The city of Joliet Historic Preservation Commission met Dec. 28 to discuss goals.

New Lenox trustees approve raffle licenses

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 22, 2017

The village of New Lenox Board of Trustees met Dec. 19 to approve raffle licenses.

Reed-Custer's Morrison wrestles against status quo

By Darren Yuvan | Jan 20, 2017

Amateur wrestling is most often thought of as a sport for young men and as a fine way for them to learn discipline and technique while utilizing their natural strength and aggression in a positive setting.

Analysis: Illinois has nation's steepest 'wealth flight' income differential

By Will County Gazette | Jan 20, 2017

After Illinois’ personal income tax was hiked just 2 points — from 3 to 5 percent — in early 2011, a record number of residents packed their bags, revealing what the Illinois Policy Institute termed “wealth flight.”