February, 2023 Stories | Will County Gazette

Tinley Park Village Board addresses controversial 4th of July decision: 'We all need to work on communication'

By Sam Jackson | Feb 18, 2023

The Tinley Park Village Board recently addressed the controversy surrounding the board's decision to move the village's Independence Day celebration.

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Will County Gazette area weekly mass times

By Will County Gazette | Feb 18, 2023

The following parishes in the Will County Gazette coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

City of Joliet Committee on Citizens with Disabilities met Nov. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 18, 2023

City of Joliet Committee on Citizens with Disabilities met Tuesday, Nov. 15

Joliet Board of Education receives update on repeat truants: 'We're asking them to spend time with students, to communicate with parents, to have meetings'

By Will County Gazette Report | Feb 17, 2023

During a recent meeting, the Joliet Township School District Board of Education received an update from its director of student support services, who provided an annual update of the department.

Joliet school board receives update on educational services, test scores in district: 'Help them get back on track for graduation'

By Will County Gazette Report | Feb 17, 2023

The Joliet Township School District Board of Education received an update on the successes and programs of educational services as well as student performance and growth.

Curran: We must 'be disciplined in our fiscal approach at a time when we are likely to experience a recession'

By Will County Gazette Report | Feb 17, 2023

Sen. John Curran (R-Lemont) said Gov. J.B. Pritzker's latest budget proposal is filled with reckless spending.

Illinois U.S. Rep Bill Foster: "One of the best ways to support local law enforcement and first responders is making sure they have..."

By Will County Gazette | Feb 17, 2023

Bill Foster has 55,925 Twitter followers as of Feb. 16.

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Stoller: 'We have to act now to address the ongoing energy crisis because that is a choice that no one should have to make'

By Will County Gazette Report | Feb 17, 2023

Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) joined several Republican legislators at the Capitol on Tuesday to call for action to address the rising cost of energy impacting Illinois families and businesses.

Haas: 'Families are fighting uphill battles on many fronts and this budget proposal does nothing to address it'

By Will County Gazette Report | Feb 17, 2023

Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) was not impressed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State and Budget Address.

Three inmates sentenced in Will County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections during week ending Feb. 18

By Will County Gazette | Feb 17, 2023

There are three inmates sentenced to jail in Will County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending Feb. 18.