Will County Gazette

CITY OF LOCKPORT: State Street Project Update

By Press release submission | May 31, 2019

Road resurfacing work for the State Street construction project is scheduled to begin Friday, May 31 as the project moves toward completion this summer.

CITY OF CREST HILL: Crest Hill Breaks Ground on New Public Works Facility

By Press release submission | May 31, 2019

Crest Hill Mayor Ray Soliman and key project stakeholders broke ground May 30 on the city’s new $4.5 million public works facility on six acres of land at the corner of Oakland and Raynor Avenues.

CITY OF JOLIET: Taste of Joliet

By Press release submission | May 31, 2019

Be a part of the fun in 2019! With over 20 food vendors, carnival, kids zone, and headline entertainment, the Taste of Joliet is the highlight of the summer

BOLINGBROOK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Beep Baseball tournament

By Press release submission | May 31, 2019

Come out to support the athletes at Bolingbrook Lions Club annual Beep Baseball tourney.

CITY OF WILMINGTON: Cars for a Cause - Freedom Fest!

By Press release submission | May 31, 2019

Come celebrate with us as we raise funds for the inclusive park for Wilmington.

From Illinois Valley Times

Welter says graduated income tax amendment 'sends the wrong message' to Illinoisans

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

House Rep. David A. Welter (R-Morris) said Illinoisans don't trust the government and the graduated income tax structure would make that even worse.

Will County Forest Preserve District Finance Committee will meet June 5

By Michael Abella | May 31, 2019

Will County Forest Preserve District Finance Committee will meet at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 5.

Will County Historic Preservation Commission will meet June 5

By Michael Abella | May 31, 2019

Will County Historic Preservation Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 5.

Village of Romeoville Planning and Zoning Commission met May 28

By Michael Abella | May 31, 2019

Village of Romeoville Planning and Zoning Commission met Tuesday, May 28.

Wilmington City Council met May 28

By Michael Abella | May 31, 2019

Wilmington City Council met Tuesday, May 28.

Village of Homer Glen Emergency Management Agency will meet June 6

By Michael Abella | May 31, 2019

Village of Homer Glen Emergency Management Agency will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 6.

City of Joliet Public Service Committee will meet June 3

By Michael Abella | May 31, 2019

City of Joliet Public Service Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 3.

City of Joliet City Council will meet June 3

By Michael Abella | May 31, 2019

City of Joliet City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 3.

City of Joliet Public Safety Committee will meet June 4

By Michael Abella | May 31, 2019

City of Joliet Public Safety Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 4.

Will County Forest Preserve District Operations Committee will meet June 5

By Michael Abella | May 31, 2019

Will County Forest Preserve District Operations Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 5.

Will County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet June 4

By Michael Abella | May 31, 2019

Will County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 4.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Wehrli says graduated income tax is 'kicking the can down the road'

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

House Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) asked House members to vote no on a constitutional amendment that would change the income tax structure in Illinois from a flat tax to a graduated tax.

Durkin to House Dems on graduated income tax amendment vote: 'Take responsibility for this mess'

By Kyla Asbury | May 31, 2019

House Republican Speaker Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) asked Democrats to take responsibility for their actions during Monday's vote on the graduated income tax constitutional amendment.

Batinick says income tax proposal is part of a parade of 'anti-growth' bills

By Kyla Asbury | May 31, 2019

House Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) called the graduated income tax proposal an "anti-growth" bill while speaking on the House floor Monday during the session.

McDermed says graduated income tax proposal will harm middle class

By Kyla Asbury | May 31, 2019

House Rep. Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) said lawmakers are doubling down on failed policies and will tax the middle class with the graduated income tax structure during Monday's session.