April, 2024 Stories | Will County Gazette

Will County County Education: 14,731 Black students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Will County Gazette | Apr 27, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 13.1% of students enrolled in Will County County school districts identified as Black.

Will County Gazette area weekly mass times

By Will County Gazette | Apr 27, 2024

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

How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Joliet Public School District 86 in 2021-22 school year?

By Will County Gazette | Apr 27, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Joliet Public School District 86 was $103,385 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $62,220, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Will County in week ending Apr. 20?

By Will County Gazette | Apr 26, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Will County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Beecher Community Unit School District 200U in 2021-22 school year?

By Will County Gazette | Apr 26, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Beecher Community Unit School District 200U was $104,597 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $69,328, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 96.7% more than teachers in Fairmont School District 89

By Will County Gazette | Apr 25, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Fairmont School District 89 was $106,364 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $54,066, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Glasgow Announces Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced to 23 Years for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child

By Will County Gazette | Apr 25, 2024

JOLIET— Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced today that Quinton Jenkins, 41, of Joliet, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child. Jenkins, a convicted sex offender, pled guilty to the charges and was sentenced by Circuit Judge David Carlson.During the sentencing, Glasgow expressed, "What should have been a fun afternoon at a birthday party turned into a life-altering nightmare for this young boy because of the horrific sexual assault by this serial child predator with a history of taking advantage of young...

Village of Channahon Board of Fire and Police Commission met April 17

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 25, 2024

Village of Channahon Board of Fire and Police Commission met Wednesday, April 17.

2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 51.8% more than teachers in Valley View Community Unit School District 365U

By Will County Gazette | Apr 24, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Valley View Community Unit School District 365U was $110,128 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $72,536, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Shorewood ranks 75th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during January

By Will County Gazette | Apr 24, 2024

Shorewood residents paid $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 75th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in January.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Will County in week ending Apr. 20

By Will County Gazette | Apr 23, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Will County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Mokena School District 159 in 2021-22 school year?

By Will County Gazette | Apr 23, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Mokena School District 159 was $111,116 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $62,316, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.