Will County Gazette

Friends for Weber, a candidate committee, reported receiving $6,050 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Mark S. and Christine L. Wiltgen unload 625 E. 17th St., Lockport

The home at 625 E. 17th St., Lockport was sold on Dec. 20, 2018 by Mark S. and Christine L. Wiltgen for $200,000. The buyer was Joel Barraza.

Q2 real estate sales report: Crete

Median prices declined in Crete over last year, and are down 13.4 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to second quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Robert P. Johnson Jr. and Amy L. Johnson acquire 819 Oriole Drive, Peotone

The property at 819 Oriole Drive, Peotone was sold on Dec. 20, 2018 by Robert P. Johnson Jr. and Amy L. Johnson for $196,000. The buyers were Matthew Enright and Ashley Miller.

Patrick Crain sells 3723 Mustang Road, Joliet

On Dec. 20, 2018, Adam and Louise Elizabeth Haston purchased a home at 3723 Mustang Road, Joliet from Patrick Crain for $184,500.

Rowland Calvin acquire 328 Dean Circle, Bolingbrook

On Dec. 20, 2018, Rowland Calvin sold their home at 328 Dean Circle, Bolingbrook to Stephen P. and Katelyn Rose Petry for $178,000.

Statewide test results: 82 percent of Oak View failed English language arts

About 18 percent of Oak View Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 82 percent of students failed.

Q2 real estate sales report: Lockport

Median prices rose in Lockport over last year, and are up 2.9 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to second quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Ryan A. Smith buys 25219 W. Baytree Circle, Shorewood

On Dec. 20, 2018, Kimberly J. and Ryan A. Smith sold their home at 25219 W. Baytree Circle, Shorewood to Ryan A. Smith for $345,000.

Noreen Capista sells 1524 N. William St., Joliet

The home at 1524 N. William St., Joliet was sold on Dec. 20, 2018 by Noreen Capista for $112,000. The buyer was Eugene R. Friscia Jr..

Sator Sanchez Elementary School reports 12% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Sator Sanchez Elementary School fell to 12 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Will County Gazette analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Skoff Elementary reports 7% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Skoff Elementary rose to 7 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Will County Gazette analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

CHANNAHON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Jane Harkey Day, Friday, December 21, 2018

On Monday, December 17th at the Village Board Meeting, Village President Missey Moorman Schumacher, proclaimed Friday, December 21, 2018, as Jane Harkey Day in the Village of Channahon, Illinois, for her dedication, service, and personal contributions made to the community.

CHANNAHON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 2018 Channaholiday’s Home Decorating Contest Winners!

The winners of this year’s Channaholiday’s Home Decorating Contest are: 1st Place – Koppers family residence

FRANKFORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Stay Informed About Events

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BOLINGBROOK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Best of Bolingbrook Business Awards

Nominations for Best of Bolingbrook Business awards extended to Fri., Dec. 21.

BOLINGBROOK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: State of the Village Address 2019

Annual State of the Village is Jan. 17

CITY OF JOLIET: Currently Hiring

The City of Joliet is currently hiring for the following positions

CITY OF JOLIET: Waste Management December 25

We would like to remind residents that garbage and recycling will be one day late next week starting Tuesday (Dec. 25) due to the Christmas holiday.

CITY OF LOCKPORT: City Receives GFOA Award for CAFR