Will County Gazette

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60586 convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2019

There were eight offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 60586 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Will County Gazette.

Mike Fricilone's campaign committee receives $250 from Matthew Sprenzel

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 26, 2019

The campaign committee of Republican Party candidate Mike Fricilone, Fricilone for Congress, received $250 from Matthew Sprenzel on September 25, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois’ record-setting 2017 income tax hike has done little to slow the state’s rising pension costs, leaving state taxpayers on the hook for nearly $250 billion in unfunded public pension liability.

From Prairie State Wire

Motorists get no relief from periodic efforts to eliminate Illinois' toll system, IPI reports

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

The prospect of Illinois' tollways becoming “freeways” has proven to be an agonizingly slow process that still has not come close to fruition.

Capri Beauty College enrolls 51 undergrads

By Will County Gazette | Sep 25, 2019

At Capri Beauty College, 61 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 98 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

47 percent of applicants to the University of St Francis were admitted for fall 2018

By Will County Gazette | Sep 25, 2019

At the University of St Francis, 75 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 67 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Capri Beauty College enrolls 49 undergrads

By Will County Gazette | Sep 25, 2019

At Capri Beauty College, 93 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 100 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60585 convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 60585 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Will County Gazette.

Joliet Junior College enrolls 14,726 undergrads

By Will County Gazette | Sep 25, 2019

At Joliet Junior College, 76 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 55 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

David Lautermilch donates $5,000 to Tim Ozinga's election campaign

By Will County Gazette | Sep 25, 2019

David Lautermilch donated $5,000 to Republican Tim Ozinga's election campaign committee, Ozinga for Illinois, on Sept. 25, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

New candidate Wallace wants to bring 'morals, character, values' to 40th District Senate seat

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 24, 2019

Dr. Eric Wallace wants to return morality to the world of Illinois politics.

Wallace to run for 40th District Senate seat

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 24, 2019

Dr. Eric M. Wallace announced his run for the state Senate in the 40th District on Monday, setting up a challenge to three-time Democratic incumbent Toi Hutchinson (D-Olympia Fields) on a message of “rebuilding the moral fabric of our state.”

Rep. Batinick charges Democratic leaders with not taking pension crisis 'seriously enough'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 24, 2019

Illinois Republican House Floor Leader Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) feels the state is moving backward in its fight to gain control of the debilitating pension crisis.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60544 convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol released on parole near Illinois zip code 60544 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Will County Gazette.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 29: Free Pizza and Conversation (09/30/2019)

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2019

It is with State Senator Napoleon Harris & State Representative Thaddeus M. Jones.

FRANKFORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 3rd Annual Pours For Parks Craft Beer & Cider Tasting

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2019

3rd Annual Pours For Parks Craft Beer & Cider Tasting • Saturday, Oct. 19, 4-7pm.

CITY OF JOLIET: Waste Management Now Offers Live Chat!

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2019

Have garbage, recycling and yard waste questions but can't speak on the phone at the moment?

CITY OF WILMINGTON: Will County Free Electronic Drop-Off Program

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2019

Will County FREE Electronic Drop-Off Program Date: Thursday, September 26, 2019

CITY OF LOCKPORT: Our Town Newsletter

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2019

Our Town Lockport is the City's print newsletter, sent to all postal customers within the City limits.

CHANNAHON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The 50/50 parkway Tree Replacement Program has begun!

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2019

The program was developed to assist the homeowners of Channahon with the expense of replacing their parkway tree(s) when the tree(s) has been removed due to damage, insect infestation, disease or death