June, 2017 Stories | Will County Gazette

Village of Homer Glen Community and Economic Development Committee will meet June 13

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 12, 2017

Village of Homer Glen Community and Economic Development Committee will meet at Tuesday, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 13.

Rauner, GOP bemoan budget breakdown, blame bickering Democrats

By Hoang Tran | Jun 9, 2017

“Today we’ve seen a complete dereliction of duty by the majority in the General Assembly,” Gov. Bruce Rauner said after the 100th session of the General Assembly closed. “Once again, a tragic failure to serve the people of Illinois. A tragic failure to pass a balanced budget along with critical structural changes to protect taxpayers and grow more jobs.”

All play and no work — yet legislators still draw paychecks, policy pro argues

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 9, 2017

Lawmakers have spent very little time in their seats, but at least they got to have play time, Austin Berg wrote on the Illinois Policy Institute website recently.

General Assembly gives itself another month to reach budget accord

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 8, 2017

The General Assembly will meet in a continuous session through June to try to put a budget in place for the new fiscal year, which begins on July 1.

Democrats look to fill House seat after McAsey resignation

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 8, 2017

Will County and DuPage Democratic Party leaders are working to fill the 85th District House seat that was vacated recently by Rep. Emily McAsey (D-Lockport), according to the Chicago Tribune.

Budget breakdown lands Illinois one step from junk bond rating

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 8, 2017

Illinois did something this week that no state has ever done: received a downgraded credit rating to near-junk bond status.

Coal City Home Sales, May 28-June 3, 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 8, 2017

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of May 28-June 3, 2017.

Diamond Home Sales, May 28-June 3, 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 8, 2017

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of May 28-June 3, 2017.

Minooka Home Sales, May 28-June 3, 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 8, 2017

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of May 28-June 3, 2017.

Lemont Home Sales, May 28-June 3, 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 8, 2017

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of May 28-June 3, 2017.

Willow Springs Home Sales, May 28-June 3, 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 8, 2017

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of May 28-June 3, 2017.

Sauk Village Home Sales, May 28-June 3, 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 8, 2017

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of May 28-June 3, 2017.

Steger Home Sales, May 28-June 3, 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 8, 2017

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of May 28-June 3, 2017.

Naperville Home Sales, May 28-June 3, 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 8, 2017

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of May 28-June 3, 2017.

Park Forest Home Sales, May 28-June 3, 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 8, 2017

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of May 28-June 3, 2017.

Aurora Home Sales, May 28-June 3, 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 8, 2017

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of May 28-June 3, 2017.

Tinley Park Home Sales, May 28-June 3, 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 8, 2017

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of May 28-June 3, 2017.

Orland Park Home Sales, May 28-June 3, 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 8, 2017

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of May 28-June 3, 2017.

Judge Braun helps Will County residents understand their 'right to self defense'

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 7, 2017

Will County Associate Judge Ben Braun, a candidate for Will County Circuit Court, last night addressed an audience of 65 local residents at a forum entitled, "Understanding Your Right to Self Defense in Illinois — A Judicial Perspective."