Will County Gazette

The City of Lockport’s landmark State Street construction project is progressing, with construction crews completing the sidewalk, curb, water main, and on-street parking on the west side of State Street and moving to the east side on Friday, September 21.

CITY OF CREST HILL: Hydrant Flushing City of Crest Hill Flushing Schedule

City of Crest Hill Flushing Schedule

CITY OF CREST HILL: Early Voting

Residents of Will County who cannot make it to the polls on November 6, 2018 for the GENERAL ELECTION may vote EARLY in person at the Township Clerk’s Office.

PLAINFIELD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT: Plainfield Fire Protection District’s Open House on Saturday, September 29th

The Plainfield Fire Protection District is holding an Open House on Saturday, September 29th from 11 am to 2 pm at Fire Station 2, 23806 W. 135th Street in Plainfield.

Batinick, McDermed join Republican lawmakers to discuss Democrats' 'dishonest' tactics

By Kyla Asbury | Sep 28, 2018

Republican lawmakers, including Reps. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) and Rep. Margo McDermed (R-Mokena), recently held a press conference to rebuke what they call misleading advertisements by Democrats.

Statewide test results: white students score 1.4 points lower at Summit Hill Junior High School

At Summit Hill Junior High School, a 1.4-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

How much revenue has Taft SD 90 received from local taxpayers?

The revenue Taft School District 90 received through local taxes increased 21 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Will County Gazette analysis of public schools data.

Steven M Cole buys 701 Roof Ave., Romeoville

On Sept. 28, 2018, Steven M Cole purchased a home at 701 Roof Ave., Romeoville from Bro Investments Inc. and Baldomero Barrios for $240,000.

Daniel A. and Julie G. Persico sell 24611 W. Tufton St., Plainfield

On Sept. 28, 2018, Daniel A. and Julie G. Persico sold their home at 24611 W. Tufton St., Plainfield to Carlos and Latonya Morris for $328,000.

Hugh A. Jr O'Hara (co-trustee), Kathleen C. O'Hara (co-trustee) and O'Hara Family 2009 (trust) sell 515 David Drive, Shorewood

On Sept. 28, 2018, Michael A. Smego and Megan E. Bersano purchased a home at 515 David Drive, Shorewood from Hugh A. Jr O'Hara (co-trustee), Kathleen C. O'Hara (co-trustee) and O'Hara Family 2009 (trust) for $249,900.

Shorewood home sales, September 16-22, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were six reported residential sales in Shorewood for the week of September 16-22, 2018.

Charles D. Blair acquires 1900 Delrose St., Joliet

The home at 1900 Delrose St., Joliet was sold on Sept. 28, 2018 by Patricia Whitlock for $122,000. The buyer was Charles D. Blair.

82.2 percent of A Vito Martinez teachers stay put; average earns $61,068 per year

More than 82.2 percent of teachers stay at A Vito Martinez Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Michelle A. Eilers unloads 2734 Gateshead Drive, Naperville

On Sept. 28, 2018, Ryan Worsley purchased a home at 2734 Gateshead Drive, Naperville from Michelle A. Eilers for $323,000.

Plainfield home sales, September 16-22, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were seven reported residential sales in Plainfield for the week of September 16-22, 2018.

Douglas G. and Susan P. Adduci acquire 2386 Bluestone Bay Drive, New Lenox

On Sept. 28, 2018, Frank and Victoria L. Balester purchased a home at 2386 Bluestone Bay Drive, New Lenox from Douglas G. and Susan P. Adduci for $395,000.

Statewide test results: white students score 22.6 points higher at Robert C. Hill Elementary School

At Robert C. Hill Elementary School, a 22.6-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

Richard L. Castello sells 2627 Wild Timothy Road, Naperville

On Sept. 28, 2018, Richard L. Castello sold their home at 2627 Wild Timothy Road, Naperville to Quirino and Mariepil Lao for $415,000.

Kenneth L. and Erica R. Griffin purchase 2543 Juricic Drive, Crest Hill

On Sept. 28, 2018, Kenneth L. and Erica R. Griffin purchased a home at 2543 Juricic Drive, Crest Hill from Nicholas G. and Debra A. and Debora A. Anderson for $167,000.

Carolyn M. / Mauer (heir) (trustee), Scott Mauer (heir), Todd Mauer (heir), Ralph W. Mauer (deceased) and Ralph W. Mauer (living trust) sell 16303 S Forest Edge Drive, Plainfield