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News from November 2023

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Report: At Spring Brook Elementary School, Black student rule-breaking rate notably exceeds that of white students

By Will County Gazette | Nov 27, 2023

Black students, constituting 2.5% or 14 of Spring Brook Elementary School's total student population of 566, accounted for two out of the three total suspensions (66.7%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging one suspension per seven students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cyber Monday Safety Tips

By Will County Gazette | Nov 27, 2023

As Cyber Monday approaches, shoppers around the world are gearing up for the biggest online shopping day of the year. With countless deals and discounts available at the click of a button, it's important to take precautions to ensure your personal information remains secure. Here are some essential Cyber Monday safety tips to keep in mind:1. Use Secure Websites: When making online purchases, always ensure that you are using secure websites. Look for the "https://" at the beginning of the URL and a padlock symbol indicating a secure connection. As cybersecurity expert John...

Village of New Lenox Board of Trustees met Sept. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 27, 2023

Village of New Lenox Board of Trustees met Monday, Sept. 25

City of Joliet Economic Development Committee met Oct. 30

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 27, 2023

City of Joliet Economic Development Committee met Monday, Oct. 30

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Jennifer Tomasic, former Lake Central High School standout, played on Sunday, November 26 in NAIA game

By Will County Gazette | Nov 27, 2023

The Governors State Jaguars lost 45-61 in their NAIA game against the Siena Heights Saints on Sunday, November 26.

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Richwoods High School standout Trinity Sims’ college team lost in NAIA game on Sunday, November 26

By Will County Gazette | Nov 27, 2023

The game took place in Adrian, Michigan.

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On Sunday, November 26, Oak Park And River Forest High School standout Tatym Coe competed in NAIA game

By Will County Gazette | Nov 27, 2023

The game took place in Adrian, Michigan.

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Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School standout Gaetana Davis’ college team lost in NAIA game on Sunday, November 26

By Will County Gazette | Nov 27, 2023

The game took place in Adrian, Michigan.

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Ridley High School standout Zareia Chevre’s college team lost in NAIA game on Sunday, November 26

By Will County Gazette | Nov 27, 2023

The Governors State Jaguars lost 45-61 in their NAIA game against the Siena Heights Saints on Sunday, November 26.

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On Sunday, November 26, former Lawrence Central High School standout Da'Naria Washington’s college team lost in an NAIA game

By Will County Gazette | Nov 27, 2023

The game took place in Adrian, Michigan.

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On Sunday, November 26, former Ottawa Township High School standout Angelique Cowan’s college team lost in an NAIA game

By Will County Gazette | Nov 27, 2023

The game took place in Adrian, Michigan.

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Bolingbrook High School standout Kendall Winston’s college team lost in NAIA game on Sunday, November 26

By Will County Gazette | Nov 27, 2023

The Governors State Jaguars lost 45-61 in their NAIA game against the Siena Heights Saints on Sunday, November 26.

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Enija Brown-Griffin, former Chicago Christian High School standout, played on Sunday, November 26 in NAIA game

By Will County Gazette | Nov 27, 2023

The Governors State Jaguars lost 45-61 in their NAIA game against the Siena Heights Saints on Sunday, November 26.

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On Sunday, November 26, Thornwood High School standout Ce'niyah Hampton competed in NAIA game

By Will County Gazette | Nov 27, 2023

The Governors State Jaguars lost 45-61 in their NAIA game against the Siena Heights Saints on Sunday, November 26.

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Kankakee High School standout Tabetha Jones’ college team lost in NAIA game on Sunday, November 26

By Will County Gazette | Nov 27, 2023

The Governors State Jaguars lost 45-61 in their NAIA game against the Siena Heights Saints on Sunday, November 26.

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Report: At Bernard J. Ward Elementary School, Black student rule-breaking rate notably exceeds that of Hispanic students

By Will County Gazette | Nov 26, 2023

Black students, constituting 18.1% or 65 of Bernard J. Ward Elementary School's total student population of 359, accounted for 16 out of the 20 total suspensions (80%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per four students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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The Old Joliet Prison Is Listed On The National Register Of Historic Places

By Will County Gazette Report | Nov 26, 2023

The City of Joliet is pleased to announce that the Illinois State Penitentiary at Joliet (now known as the Old Joliet Prison Historic Site) was recently listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a National Register Historic District.

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On Saturday, November 25, former Lake Central High School standout Jennifer Tomasic’s college team won in an NAIA game

By Will County Gazette | Nov 26, 2023

The Governors State Jaguars won 65-57 in their NAIA game against the Washington Adventist Shock on Saturday, November 25.

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On Saturday, November 25, former Lake Zurich High School standout Alayna Soukup’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

By Will County Gazette | Nov 26, 2023

The game took place in Romeoville, Illinois.

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On Saturday, November 25, Richwoods High School standout Trinity Sims competed in NAIA game

By Will County Gazette | Nov 26, 2023

The Governors State Jaguars won 65-57 in their NAIA game against the Washington Adventist Shock on Saturday, November 25.