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Wheeler Avenue bridge over I-80 to reopen

By Will County Gazette Report | Dec 25, 2023

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a project to replace the bridge carrying Wheeler Avenue over Interstate 80, in Joliet, is nearing completion. The bridge is scheduled to reopen, weather permitting, by noon Friday, Dec. 22. The $5.7 million project, made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker's Rebuild Illinois capital program, is part of advance work leading to the $1.3 billion reconstruction ofl-80 through Will County.

Village of Channahon Board of Trustees met Nov. 29

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 25, 2023

Village of Channahon Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Nov. 29

Romeoville residents paid 20th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during September

By Will County Gazette | Dec 24, 2023

Romeoville residents paid $3 million in sales taxes, the 20th highest total paid per municipality in September.

66.7% of Union School District 81 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By Will County Gazette | Dec 24, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 66.7% of Union School District 81 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Wishing You a Warm and Happy Christmas Eve

By Will County Gazette | Dec 24, 2023

As Christmas Eve arrives, people around the world are preparing to celebrate this special holiday filled with joy and cherished traditions. On this occasion, we would like to extend our warmest wishes to everyone for a happy and memorable Christmas Eve.Christmas Eve has always held a special place in our hearts, as it is a time when families and friends come together to create lasting memories. It is a night of anticipation and excitement, as children eagerly await the arrival of Santa Claus and the exchange of gifts. The air is filled with the aroma of delicious food and...

Garbage Collection and Closures During the Weeks of December 25, 2023, and January 1, 2024

By Will County Gazette Report | Dec 24, 2023

Garbage and recycling service will be one day late all week during the weeks of December 25, 2023, and January 1, 2024, due to the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. City Hall will be closed on Monday, December 25, and Monday, January 1, in observance of the holidays.

Which former Will County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 25?

By Will County Gazette | Dec 23, 2023

These former Will County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 25.

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Will County Gazette area weekly mass times

By Will County Gazette | Dec 23, 2023

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

Recent Will County home sales in week ending Dec. 16, 2023

By Will County Gazette | Dec 23, 2023

There were 110 reported residential sales in Will County in the week ending Dec. 16, 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

70.5% of Frankfort Community Consolidated School District 157C students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By Will County Gazette | Dec 23, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 70.5% of Frankfort Community Consolidated School District 157C students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of Lockport Committee of the Whole met Oct. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 23, 2023

City of Lockport Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, Oct. 18

Frankfort Community Consolidated School District 157C: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2021-22 school year?

By Will County Gazette | Dec 22, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 75.8% of Frankfort Community Consolidated School District 157C students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Budget Funds Running Out

By Will County Gazette | Dec 22, 2023

The state budget is facing a critical challenge as funds are running out, forcing lawmakers to make difficult decisions about where to make cuts. This situation comes as a consequence of the Democrats' failure to heed warnings about the need for careful budgeting before creating long-term state programs with temporary funds.As the funds are predictably dwindling, the consequences of this oversight are becoming clear. The state is now grappling with the inevitable task of determining which programs will have to be scaled back or potentially eliminated altogether. This...

St. Laurence High School standouts Hannah Cholke and Ryann Houbolt’s college team lost in NAIA game on Thursday, December 21

By Will County Gazette | Dec 22, 2023

The St. Francis Fighting Saints lost 72-73 in their NAIA game against the Viterbo V-Hawks on Thursday, December 21.

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Wheeler Avenue bridge over I-80 to reopen

Village of Channahon Board of Trustees met Nov. 29

Romeoville residents paid 20th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during September

66.7% of Union School District 81 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

Wishing You a Warm and Happy Christmas Eve

Garbage Collection and Closures During the Weeks of December 25, 2023, and January 1, 2024

Which former Will County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 25?

Will County Gazette area weekly mass times

Recent Will County home sales in week ending Dec. 16, 2023

70.5% of Frankfort Community Consolidated School District 157C students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

City of Lockport Committee of the Whole met Oct. 18

Frankfort Community Consolidated School District 157C: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2021-22 school year?

Budget Funds Running Out

City of Lockport City Council met Oct. 18

Village of Peotone Christmas Committee met Oct. 18

On Thursday, December 21, Oak Lawn High School standout Mia Kennelly competed in NAIA game

Le'lani Harris, former Marist High School standout, played on Thursday, December 21 in NAIA game

Laurelei Thormeyer, former Providence Catholic High School standout, played on Thursday, December 21 in NAIA game

Larkin High School standout Baylei Johnson’s college team lost in NAIA game on Thursday, December 21

St. Laurence High School standouts Hannah Cholke and Ryann Houbolt’s college team lost in NAIA game on Thursday, December 21

City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Oct. 15

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