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News from October 2023

City of Wilmington Committee of the Whole met Sept. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2023

City of Wilmington Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 12

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Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 3.3% of Will County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By Will County Gazette | Oct 15, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 3.3% of students enrolled in Will County school districts identified as Asian.

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Will County Gazette area weekly mass times

By Will County Gazette | Oct 14, 2023

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

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Will County home sales in week ending Oct. 7

By Will County Gazette | Oct 14, 2023

There were 114 reported residential sales in Will County in the week ending Oct. 7, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 5.5% of Kendall County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By Will County Gazette | Oct 14, 2023

In Kendall County schools, 1,433 Asian students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Plainfield residents paid 49th-largest sum in July

By Will County Gazette | Oct 14, 2023

Plainfield residents paid $1.6 million in sales taxes, the 49th highest total paid per municipality in July.

City of Joliet Arts Commission - Public Arts and Policy met Aug. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 14, 2023

City of Joliet Arts Commission - Public Arts and Policy met Wednesday, Aug. 9

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Friday night football: where to see the Reed-Custer Comets and 19 other local football teams play today - Oct. 13

By Will County Gazette | Oct 13, 2023

These teams from the Will County Gazette coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 6 p.m.

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There were 85 Asian students enrolled in Grundy County schools in 2021-22 school year

By Will County Gazette | Oct 13, 2023

In Grundy County schools, 85 Asian students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Rep. Ozinga Hosts Blood Drive to Save Lives

By Will County Gazette | Oct 13, 2023

State Representative Tim Ozinga is calling on his constituents to join him in participating in a Blood Drive on October 26th. The event, hosted in partnership with the Versiti Blood Center of Illinois, will be held at his district office located at 11019 Front Street, Suite 1W, Mokena, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.The purpose of this initiative is to address the ongoing shortages faced by blood banks across Illinois. These shortages can have deadly consequences for those in need. Rep. Ozinga recognizes the importance of giving blood and highlights how it can be an easy way for...

City of Wilmington City Council met Aug. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 13, 2023

City of Wilmington City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 8

Village of Crete Board of Trustees met Sept. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 13, 2023

Village of Crete Board of Trustees met Monday, Sept. 11

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Q3 2023 Recap: 16 parolees from Will County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By Will County Gazette | Oct 12, 2023

There were 16 offenders convicted of property crimes living in Will County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Will County Gazette.

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Union School District 81 enrollment numbers in bottom 50% among Illinois districts during 2021-22 school year

By Will County Gazette | Oct 12, 2023

Union School District 81 welcomed 106 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Ventura: ‘War is horrible. People die on both sides in any war.’

By Will County Gazette reports | Oct 12, 2023

State Sen. Rachel Ventura (D-Joliet) released a statement condemning the bloodshed between Hamas and Israel.

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Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 15.7% of DuPage County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By Will County Gazette | Oct 12, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 15.7% of students enrolled in DuPage County school districts identified as Asian.

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Calls for Contreras resignation after illegal immigrant debacle

By Will County Gazette Report | Oct 12, 2023

Concerned Joliet resident said the recent incident in which Angel Contreras allegedly went solo to capture a grant from the state that would pay for harboring illegal immigrants is a step too far.

City of Braidwood City Council met Aug. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 12, 2023

City of Braidwood City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 8

City of Lockport Committee of the Whole met Sept. 6

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 12, 2023

City of Lockport Committee of the Whole met met Sept. 6

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Rockdale School District 84's enrollment rank increases during 2021-22 school year

By Will County Gazette | Oct 11, 2023

Rockdale School District 84 welcomed 214 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.