May, 2019 Stories | Will County Gazette

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Rep. Durkin claims no fiscal need for tax hikes

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Burr Ridge) said at a press conference last Wednesday that there was no reason to raise taxes for the Fiscal Year 2020 in order to balance the budget.

Illinois General Assembly: SB1244 actions on May 14

By Local Labs News Service | May 15, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 14 in the House on Senate bill SB1244 ("veteran memorial markers"): "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate" and "Second Reading - Short Debate".

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 60423 in 4th quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 15, 2019

One offender released on parole during the fourth quarter lives near Illinois zip code 60423, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Will County Gazette.

Illinois General Assembly: SB10 actions on May 14

By Local Labs News Service | May 15, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 14 in the House on Senate bill SB10 ("sch cd-minimum teacher salary"): "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate" and "Second Reading - Short Debate".

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 60408 in 4th quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 15, 2019

One offender released on parole during the fourth quarter lives near Illinois zip code 60408, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Will County Gazette.

Illinois General Assembly: SB75 actions on May 14

By Local Labs News Service | May 15, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 14 in the House on Senate bill SB75 ("hotel casino employee safety"): "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate", "Second Reading - Short Debate", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Karina Villa", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Celina Villanueva" and "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara He

Illinois General Assembly: SB947 actions on May 14

By Local Labs News Service | May 15, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 14 in the House on Senate bill SB947 ("veh cd-approach emergency veh"): "Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed", "Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Executive Committee(Rep. Gregory Harris", "Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May" and "Assigned to Executive Committee".

Top campaign contribution recipients in Will County for the week of April 22

By Local Labs News Service | May 15, 2019

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Will County during the week of April 22.

Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of April 22

By Local Labs News Service | May 15, 2019

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of April 22.

Every week is Small Business Week for Batinick

By Glenn Minnis | May 14, 2019

The recent celebration of Small Business Week (May 5-11) did little to change the mindset of state Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield).

Moore to Keynote Lincoln Day Dinner in Joliet

By Glenn Minnis | May 14, 2019

Noted author and former senior economic adviser to President Trump, Stephen Moore is slated to serve as the keynote speaker at the Will County Republican Central Committee’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner later this month.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 60451 in 4th quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 14, 2019

One offender released on parole during the fourth quarter lives near Illinois zip code 60451, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Will County Gazette.

John Lancaster donates $1,500 to Andrea Chasteen's election campaign

By Will County Gazette | May 14, 2019

John Lancaster donated $1,500 to Democrat Andrea Chasteen's election campaign committee, Friends for Andrea Lynn Chasteen, on May 14, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 60431 in 4th quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 14, 2019

Two offenders released on parole during the fourth quarter live near Illinois zip code 60431, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Will County Gazette.

Top campaign contribution recipients in Will County for the week of April 29

By Local Labs News Service | May 14, 2019

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Will County during the week of April 29.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 60410 in 4th quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 13, 2019

One offender released on parole during the fourth quarter lives near Illinois zip code 60410, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Will County Gazette.

3 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 60586 in 4th quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 13, 2019

Three offenders released on parole during the fourth quarter live near Illinois zip code 60586, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Will County Gazette.