Will County Gazette

How has spending changed at Steger SD 194?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 22, 2018

Steger School District 194 increased per-student spending 94.7 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Will County Gazette analysis of public schools data.

Hunt committee reports nearly $26K in contributions during second quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 22, 2018

Citizens For Matthew J Hunt, a candidate committee, reported receiving $26,070.70 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Report: 51 percent of 2015 Plainfield East High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 22, 2018

In a year when 97 percent of Plainfield East High School seniors graduated on time, 51 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

92 percent of Plainfield teachers stay put; average earns $57,651 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 22, 2018

More than 92 percent of teachers stay at Plainfield High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Monee home sales, September 9-15, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 22, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were two reported residential sales in Monee for the week of September 9-15, 2018.

Recent Romeoville home sales, September 9-15, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 22, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 11 reported residential sales in Romeoville for the week of September 9-15, 2018.

Recent Crest Hill home sales, September 9-15, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 22, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were eight reported residential sales in Crest Hill for the week of September 9-15, 2018.

Home sales in Fairmont, September 9-15, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 22, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were two reported residential sales in Fairmont for the week of September 9-15, 2018.

CHANNAHON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 2018 Sanitary Sewer Smoke Testing- COMPLETED 9/19/18

By Press release submission | Sep 22, 2018

2018 Sanitary Sewer Smoke Testing The Village of Channahon is conducting a program to identify locations where stormwater is entering the Village sanitary sewer system.

Athletes in Action: Football

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 21, 2018

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to local communities as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of September 21 to September 28.

THE CITY OF JOLIET FIRE DEPARTMENT: Road Closures on N. Chicago Street Beginning Tuesday, September 18, 2018

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2018

As part of the final completion of the 2017 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation construction, N. Chicago Street will have a road closure between E. Cass Street and W. Jefferson Street beginning Tuesday, September 18, 2018, for final punch-list work.

THE CITY OF JOLIET FIRE DEPARTMENT: Lane Closures on N. Chicago Street and W. Jefferson Street

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2018

As part of the final completion of the 2017 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation construction, N. Chicago Street will have a north bound lane closure between E. Cass Street and W. Jefferson Street beginning Thursday, September 13, 2018, for final punch-list work

CITY OF WILMINGTON: Nominating Petitions Available for Pick Up

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2018

Nominating petitions and all necessary forms, including signature requirements, will be available for pick up at Wilmington City Hall, 1165 S. Water Street, Wilmington from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. beginning September 18, 2018 for candidates who would like to circulate petitions for the April 2, 2019Consolidated Election.

CITY OF LOCKPORT: Downtown Construction Update

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2018

Downtown Construction Update: Street parking on the east side of State Street is blocked off today from 10th Street north to 9th Street.

CITY OF LOCKPORT: Consolidated General Election Petition Packet

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2018

The City of Lockport Petition Packet for the April 2, 2019 Consolidated General Election is available for pick up at the Central Square Building, Office of the City Clerk, 3rd Floor, 222 E. 9th Street, Lockport, IL.

CITY OF CREST HILL: Crest Hill Petition Packets for April 2, 2019 Election

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2018

This is to inform the residents of the City of Crest Hill that the petition packets for the April 2, 2019 Consolidated Election will be available for pickup beginning Tuesday, September 18, 2018.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Democratic candidate formerly indicted for felony forgery in Texas, documents show

By Chandra Lye | 7 years ago

Democratic House candidate Val Montgomery was indicted by a grand jury for felony forgery in 2007, according to court documents posted on a House Republican Organization website.

Smith objects to mileage tax, calls for cuts, more accountability

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 21, 2018

Patty Smith is not a fan of the idea of Illinois lawmakers interjecting themselves deeper into the personal affairs of voters.

Steven G Anderson and Cara E Giovanazzi buy 604 Schoolgate Court, New Lenox

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 21, 2018

On Sept. 21, 2018, Steven G Anderson and Cara E Giovanazzi purchased a home at 604 Schoolgate Court, New Lenox from Sean T. and Camille Y. Gonzalez Jensen for $253,000.

Carrie R. and James P. Scott buy 541 Illinois Road, Frankfort

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 21, 2018

The home at 541 Illinois Road, Frankfort was sold on Sept. 21, 2018 by Paul L. Pichler (trustee), Brenda K. Pichler (trustee) and Pichler Family Trust for $240,000. The buyers were Carrie R. and James P. Scott.