Will County Gazette

Retiring JTHS District Superintendent McCarthy leaving behind a legacy of community leadership

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Apr 30, 2019

Joliet Township High School District 204 Superintendent Cheryl McCarthy has enjoyed the personal interactions she has had for more than three decades working for the district.

From DuPage Policy Journal

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 85: Connor Supports College Financial Aid for Families of Fallen Police Officers

By Press release submission | 6 years ago

Children and spouses of police officers who have died in the line of duty would be able to receive college scholarships and grants under legislation introduced in the House by state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport.

Liberty Junior High School scores 42.1% ELA proficiency, 43.2% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 30, 2019

Of the 667 students attending Liberty Junior High School in 2018, 42.1 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 43.2 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Village of Romeoville Planning & Zoning Commission met April 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 30, 2019

Village of Romeoville Planning & Zoning Commission met Tuesday, April 23.

Village of Plainfield Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees met April 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 30, 2019

Village of Plainfield Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees met Monday, April 22.

Village of Homer Glen Environment Committee met April 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 30, 2019

Village of Homer Glen Environment Committee met Thursday, April 25.

Village of Homer Glen Committee of the Whole met April 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 30, 2019

Village of Homer Glen Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, April 23.

Village of Homer Glen Board met April 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 30, 2019

Village of Homer Glen Board met Tuesday, April 23.

Frankfort Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals met April 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 30, 2019

Frankfort Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, April 25.

Illinois ranks 31st in first-quarter job growth

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 29, 2019

Mark Batinick is doing everything he can to remain positive about the news that Illinois ranked in the bottom half of the U.S. for job growth over the first quarter of the year.

Bentley Elementary School scores 43.4% ELA proficiency, 37.8% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 29, 2019

Of the 361 students attending Bentley Elementary School in 2018, 43.4 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 37.8 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Village of Elwood Finance Committee met April 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 29, 2019

Village of Elwood Finance Committee met Tuesday, April 23.

Crest Hill City Council met April 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 29, 2019

Crest Hill City Council met Monday, April 22.

Braidwood City Council met April 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 29, 2019

Braidwood City Council met Friday, April 26.

Braidwood City Council met April 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 29, 2019

Braidwood City Council met Tuesday, April 23.

Oster-Oakview School scores 28.3% ELA proficiency, 35.6% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 28, 2019

Of the 475 students attending Oster-Oakview School in 2018, 28.3 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 35.6 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Annual report: Which school districts in Illinois are in the worst financial shape?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 28, 2019

Lincoln Way Community High School District 210, Rockdale School District 84 and Braceville School District 75 are area districts listed among those that received the lowest financial ratings in Illinois by the Illinois StateBoard of Education (ISBE)

River Woods Elementary School scores 71% ELA proficiency, 70.7% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 27, 2019

Of the 501 students attending River Woods Elementary School in 2018, 71 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 70.7 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Top 10 campaign contribution recipients in Will County for the week of 2019-04-08

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 27, 2019

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Will County during the week of 2019-04-08.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Republican Gradel to run for Congress against Underwood

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Ted Gradel is pulling out all the heavy artillery is his recently announced 2020 run against Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville).