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Will County Gazette

Friday, July 4, 2025

News from March 2017

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Hultgren offers multifaceted internship posts

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 21, 2017

College students and recent graduates interested in political communications, speech writing and research can apply for internships with Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL).

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Strick promises reduced spending, tax cuts for Naperville

By Robert Hadley | Mar 20, 2017

Ahead of the April 4 election for Naperville City Council, Republican Mike Strick has taken to social media to rally the troops around his key campaign promises to cut taxes and reduce government spending.

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Naperville council contenders confront city's mental health needs

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 20, 2017

Citing the need to erase stigma and promote visible resources linking individuals with services, eight contestants for four open seats on the Naperville City Council recently offered perspectives on effective ways to address local mental health needs.

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Ossyra asks for support from Naperville residents for township supervisor

By Mia Sims | Mar 20, 2017

Rachel Ossyra, GOP candidate for Naperville township supervisor, has posted on social media seeking support from Naperville residents to continue serving as the supervisor.

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Berkowicz raises concerns over rising cost of living in Naperville

By Robert Hadley | Mar 20, 2017

Naperville City Council candidate Julie Berkowicz recently raised concerns over the rising cost of home ownership on social media.

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Chapa LaVia's defeat in primary race may open opportunity for GOP

By Karen Kidd | Mar 20, 2017

In what the Illinois Opportunity Project co-founder called an "upset loss" for state Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia (D-Aurora) in Aurora's mayoral primary race, her defeat was significant because she lost despite backing from the state's powerful House speaker, he said.

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Wheeler voices opposition to spending funds on government website translation

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 20, 2017

State Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) is at a loss anytime he hears one of his colleagues talk about spending more money -- something the debt-ridden state still doesn’t officially have.

Lewis golfers sweep weekly honors

By Brent Zell | Mar 19, 2017

Lewis University golfers Rachel Sweeney and Braden Bentley recently earned Player of the Week honors from the Great Lakes Valley Conference, according to the school's website.

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Frankfort plan commission hears public comments

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 19, 2017

The village of Frankfort Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals met March 9 to hear public comments.

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Homer Glen Homer Harvest Days Committee reviews 2016 financials

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Mar 19, 2017

The village of Homer Glen Homer Harvest Days Committee met Jan. 26 to review 2016 financials.

Crete Police and Fire Commission reviews invoices

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Mar 19, 2017

The village of Crete Police and Fire Commission met Wednesday to review invoices.

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Joliet police commissioners discuss grooming requirements

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 19, 2017

The city of Joliet Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Monday to discuss grooming requirements.

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Lockport Committee of the Whole discusses position vacancies

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 19, 2017

The city of Lockport Committee of the Whole met Wednesday to discuss position vacancies.

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Elwood Board of Trustees hosts budget workshop

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 19, 2017

The village of Elwood Board of Trustees met Thursday to host a budget workshop.

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Will County Board amends zoning ordinance

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 19, 2017

The Will County Board met Thursday to amend the zoning ordinance.

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Will County policy committee discusses pollution control devices

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 19, 2017

The Will County Legislative and Policy Committee met Tuesday to discuss pollution control devices.

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Will County Veterans Assistance Commission reviews outreach services

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 19, 2017

The Will County Veterans Assistance Commission Monday to review outreach services.

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Tinley Park zoning board discusses fence text amendments

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 19, 2017

The village of Tinley Park Zoning Board of Appeals met Feb. 9 to discuss fence text amendments.

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Lockport Committee of the Whole reviews mayoral appointments

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 19, 2017

The city of Lockport Committee of the Whole met Feb. 15 to review mayoral appointments.

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Lockport planning commission considers special use permits

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 19, 2017

The city of Lockport Planning & Zoning Commission met Tuesday to consider special use permits.