Will County Gazette

Q1 2019 parolees recap: who was paroled in Channahon?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 19, 2019

There was one offender released on parole during the first quarter that lives in Channahon, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Will County Gazette.

Q2 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Will County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 19, 2019

There were 145 offenders released on parole during the second quarter that live in Will County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Will County Gazette.

From South Cook News

U.S. REP. DANIEL LIPINSKI: Lipinski Announces $500,000 USDA Grant for IIT in Bedford Park to Research Health Benefits of Superfoods

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) announced that researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Bedford Park have received $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to research how bioactive components in berries may prevent inflammation and promote intestinal health.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Roll Call: Ellman votes for allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

State Sen. Laura Ellman (D-21) on June 1 voted for a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

Illinois General Assembly: HB423 actions on May 16

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on House bill HB423 ("education-tech"): "Passed Both Houses" and "Third Reading - Passed".

Illinois General Assembly: SB1939 actions on May 22

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 22 in the House on Senate bill SB1939 ("finance-approp for education"): "Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate", "Second Reading - Short Debate", "Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate", "Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Executive Committee" and "House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Executive Committee(by Voice Vote".

Q1 2019 parolees recap: who was paroled in Aurora?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

There were 41 offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Aurora zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Will County Gazette.

District superintendent Rouse strengthens her community by way of Joliet Public Schools

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Jun 18, 2019

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Superintendent Theresa Rouse has enjoyed the interactions she has had with students during the past three years working for the district.

Illinois General Assembly: SB1581 actions on May 23

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 23 in the House on Senate bill SB1581 ("county cd-retailers' revenue"): "Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Batinick", "Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karina Villa", "Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Grant Wehrli", "Motion Filed to Reconsider Vote Rep. Anne Stava-Murray" and "Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed".

Illinois General Assembly: SB1726 actions on May 16

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on Senate bill SB1726 ("alzheimer's-advisory committee"): "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate", "Second Reading - Short Debate", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams" and "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy".

Illinois General Assembly: SB1813 actions on May 29

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 29 in the House on Senate bill SB1813 ("credit union act-various"): "Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate", "Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Financial Institutions Committee" and "House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Financial Institutions Committee(by Voice Vote".

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 41: Wehrli Commemorates 100th Anniversary of Illinois’ Ratification of 19th Amendment Guaranteeing Women the Right to Vote

By Press release submission | Jun 18, 2019

State Representative Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) was a proud Chief Co-Sponsor this year of HR 96, which recognizes Illinois as a proud leader in the story of women’s suffrage in the United States, and commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment’s ratification in Illinois on June 10.

Illinois General Assembly: SB527 actions on May 29

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 29 in the House on Senate bill SB527 ("prop tx-will co-loss-airport"): "House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments", "House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Toi W. Hutchinson", "Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2 - May" and "Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s".

Q1 2019 parolees recap: who was paroled in Bolingbrook?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

There were 15 offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Bolingbrook zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Will County Gazette.

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Minooka?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

There were two offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Minooka zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Will County Gazette.

Q1 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Will County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

There were 141 offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Will County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Will County Gazette.

Illinois General Assembly: SB651 actions on May 28

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 28 in the House on Senate bill SB651 ("alternative elec/gas suppliers"): "Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate", "Second Reading - Short Debate", "Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate", "Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Public Utilities Committee", "House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Public Utilities Committee(by Voice Vo

Illinois General Assembly: SB456 actions on May 28

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 28 in the House on Senate bill SB456 ("sch cd-employment-offenders"): "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Grant Wehrli", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nathan D. Reitz", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence Walsh, Jr.", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Monica Bristow", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michae

Illinois General Assembly: SB2050 actions on May 16

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on Senate bill SB2050 ("veh cd-disabilities awareness"): "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate" and "Second Reading - Short Debate".

Illinois General Assembly: SB2122 actions on May 15

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 15 in the House on Senate bill SB2122 ("comm coll-apprentice program"): "Balanced Budget Note Filed", "Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May", "Assigned to Appropriations-Higher Education Committee", "State Debt Impact Note Requested by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford", "Pension Note Requested by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford", "Balanced Budget Note Requested by Rep. La Sha