Will County Gazette

THE CITY OF JOLIET FIRE DEPARTMENT: Early Garbage, Recycling and Yard Waste Pick-Up on Halloween

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2018

On Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018 Waste Management will begin their garbage and recycling pick-up at 6 a.m. instead of the regularly scheduled 7 a.m

CHANNAHON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Pre-Trick or Treat at the VOC Police Department!

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2018

Come on out for some pre-trick or treat fun with your favorite Channahon Police Officers!

BOLINGBROOK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Kelly Services is hiring

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2018

Kelly Services is hiring for Bolingbrook, Romeoville and Woodridge.

BOLINGBROOK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Trick Or Treat Without the street

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2018

Safe Halloween fun: Bring the kids to Atria at River Trail!

BOLINGBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT: Home Safety Survey

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2018

Is your home safe for winter?

CITY OF LOCKPORT: Veterans Day Ceremony

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2018

In partnership with the Lockport VFW Post 5788, the City is hosting the Annual Veterans Day Celebration honoring all those who have served or are currently serving our country.

CITY OF LOCKPORT: Weekly Job Fair

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2018

If you're looking for employment or know someone who is, the Workforce Center of Will County is holding their next weekly Job Fair on Thursday, November 1.

From Prairie State Wire

State House election preview: Candidates square off in 66 of 118 midterm races

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

The number of Illinois House races being contested by major-party candidates on Nov. 6 is up 13.6 percent over the last midterm election in 2014, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis.

Wayne Builta Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The truancy rate at Wayne Builta Elementary School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Will County Gazette analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 34.6 points lower at Indian Trail Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

At Indian Trail Middle School, a 34.6-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Will County soccer star Ned Grabavoy retires Lincoln-Way Central jersey

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 30, 2018

Former Lincoln-Way Central soccer star Ned Grabavoy was recently back where it all began in his illustrious career.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 33.3 points lower at Eagle Pointe Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

At Eagle Pointe Elementary School, a 33.3-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 27.6 points lower at Independence Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

At Independence Elementary School, a 27.6-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Frances D. Fenton purchases 21102 W. Braxton Lane, Carillon

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 30, 2018

On Oct. 30, 2018, Frances D. Fenton purchased a home at 21102 W. Braxton Lane, Carillon from Janice Simmons for $207,000.

Joseph Beno unloads 102 Arlington Drive, Romeoville

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 30, 2018

On Oct. 30, 2018, Joseph Beno sold their home at 102 Arlington Drive, Romeoville to Francisco Valencia Acosta and Beatriz Adriana Lopez-Iturbide for $153,000.

Shirley Miller sells 3505 Lake Side Circle, Joliet

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The home at 3505 Lake Side Circle, Joliet was sold on Oct. 30, 2018 by Shirley Miller for $162,500. The buyer was John H. Nelson.

Karen Zachreus sells 205 Birch Drive, Shorewood

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 30, 2018

On Oct. 30, 2018, Karen Zachreus sold their home at 205 Birch Drive, Shorewood to Jason A. Witnik and Sarah L. Reitz for $194,000.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 32.4 points lower at Dr. Julian Rogus School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

At Dr. Julian Rogus School, a 32.4-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Kelvin Grove Junior High School reports 7% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The truancy rate at Kelvin Grove Junior High School stayed flat at 7 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Will County Gazette analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Bentley Elementary School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The truancy rate at Bentley Elementary School stayed flat at 1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Will County Gazette analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.