Will County Gazette

THE CITY OF JOLIET POLICE DEPARTMENT: Joliet Police to Conduct Seatbelt Safety Zones, Roadside Safety Checkpoint, and Roving Saturation Patrols During Memorial Day Holiday May 1-31, 2019

By Press release submission | Apr 26, 2019

Joliet Police Chief Al Roechner announced today that the Joliet Police Department, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation, will participate in a statewide effort to increase seatbelt usage and reduce the number of impaired drivers over the Memorial Day holiday.

CITY OF JOLIET: Tie the Knot - Bridal Open House

By Press release submission | Apr 26, 2019

Recently Engaged? Check out what The Joliet Area Historical Museum has to offer to make your dream wedding a reality!

BOLINGBROOK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Spring Community Garage Sale

By Press release submission | Apr 26, 2019

Find a treasure during The Brook on Janes community garage sale April 27-28

CITY OF LOCKPORT: Broken Arrow Utility Work

By Press release submission | Apr 26, 2019

Landscape repairs will be performed by ACT, on behalf of AT&T, resulting from utility work earlier this year.

CITY OF CREST HILL: Crest Hill Earns Finance Award 4 Years Straight

By Press release submission | Apr 26, 2019

Once again, Crest Hill residents can rest assured their tax dollars are being managed properly and efficiently.

Batinick at a loss for words to describe Pappas' 'castration' comments, other than 'outrageous'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 26, 2019

State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) argues that Democratic colleague Diane Pappas’ purported stance on abortions proves how fringe-oriented her party has become, even by its own increasingly unconventional standards.

From Prairie State Wire

Federal probe into Pritzker's 'scheme to defraud' could land him in unfortunate company, IPI reports

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

With news that he is now under federal review, newly elected Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker finds himself in dubious company.

Kingsley Elementary School scores 74.2% ELA proficiency, 67% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 26, 2019

Of the 422 students attending Kingsley Elementary School in 2018, 74.2 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 67 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Guardian Angel CEO Kutlesa dedicates her life to improving those of others throughout Will County

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Apr 25, 2019

Guardian Angel Community Services CEO Ines Kutlesa will be celebrating her 20th year with the organization in September.

Glyn Ramage nominated to Capital Development Board

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2019

Glyn Ramage was nominated in the Senate to be member of the Capital Development Board on Wednesday, Apr. 24, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Martesha Brown nominated to Capital Development Board

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2019

Martesha Brown was nominated in the Senate to be a member of the Capital Development Board on Wednesday, Apr. 24, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Pam McDonough nominated to Capital Development Board

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2019

Pam McDonough was nominated in the Senate to be a member of the Capital Development Board on Wednesday, Apr. 24, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Arbury Hills Elementary School scores 40.9% ELA proficiency, 47.2% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 25, 2019

Of the 197 students attending Arbury Hills Elementary School in 2018, 40.9 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 47.2 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Eileen Rhodes nominated to Capital Development Board

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2019

Eileen Rhodes was nominated in the Senate to be member and chair of the Capital Development Board on Wednesday, Apr. 24, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

David Arenas nominated to Capital Development Board

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2019

David Arenas was nominated in the Senate to be member of the Capital Development Board on Wednesday, Apr. 24, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Indian Trail Elementary School scores 53% ELA proficiency, 41% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 24, 2019

Of the 385 students attending Indian Trail Elementary School in 2018, 53 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 41 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Summit Hill Junior High School scores 46.7% ELA proficiency, 31.5% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 23, 2019

Of the 772 students attending Summit Hill Junior High School in 2018, 46.7 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 31.5 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Herb Lande donates $1,000 to James W. Glasgow's election campaign

By Will County Gazette | Apr 23, 2019

Herb Lande donated $1,000 to Democrat James W. Glasgow's election campaign committee, Glasgow for Will County, on April 23, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Jerry Davidson donates $1,000 to James W. Glasgow's election campaign

By Will County Gazette | Apr 23, 2019

Jerry Davidson donated $1,000 to Democrat James W. Glasgow's election campaign committee, Glasgow for Will County, on April 23, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Batinick hopeful that 'taxpayers are waking up'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 23, 2019

Veteran state Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) holds out hope that taxpayers' recent resistance to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s "fair tax" plan is the rule rather than the exception.