Quantcast

Will County Gazette

Sunday, December 22, 2024

News from June 2024

Medium ss fotor 20240419152735

Students at Lockport School District 91 suspended or expelled 28 times in a single school year

By Will County Gazette | Jun 26, 2024

There were 28 students suspended in Lockport School District 91 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Medium qdyp3hg0n6fiilgeuxkf5yj3s0lo

3 companies in cities within Will County received three inspections in Q1

By Will County Gazette | Jun 26, 2024

There were three companies in cities associated with Will County that received three FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Medium millikinuniversitysoftballmaddyregan

Millikin names Frankfort's Regan to CCIW Academic All-Conference team

By Will County Gazette | Jun 26, 2024

Maddy Regan, a junior softball player for Millikin University, was named to the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Dave Wrath Academic All-Conference team for the Spring season of 2024. She was also named to the CCIW All-Conference second team.

Medium frankfurtschooldistrict157csuperintendentdougwernet

Frankfort Public Schools donate more than $62,000 in charitable giving

By Will County Gazette | Jun 26, 2024

The Frankfort School District 157-C donated more than $62,000 in charitable giving and collected hundreds of pairs of mittens, gloves, hats, care packages, and boxes of food during the school year. Superintendent Doug Wernet presented the 2023-2024 Charitable Giving Report at the board of education's June 18 meeting.

Medium j3kfxqcjsrwhn5o6ji07v9cc09id

City Center Partnership hosts '90s themed ladies night out in Downtown Joliet

By Will County Gazette | Jun 26, 2024

Joliet’s City Center Partnership Hosts “90s Themed Ladies Night Out”

Medium j3kfxqcjsrwhn5o6ji07v9cc09id

Joliet Public Safety Committee discusses vehicle purchase and school district agreement

By Will County Gazette | Jun 26, 2024

The City of Joliet Public Safety Committee convened on June 26, 2024. The meeting began with roll call and the approval of minutes from previous meetings held on May 7, 2024 (TMP-7343) and June 4, 2024 (TMP-7390).

Medium j3kfxqcjsrwhn5o6ji07v9cc09id

City of Joliet committee reviews CDBG projects for Program Year 2024

By Will County Gazette | Jun 26, 2024

The City of Joliet Diversity & Community Relations Committee will hold a meeting on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 4:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers. The committee members include Councilman Cesar Guerrero as Chairperson, Councilman Joe Clement, and Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra.

Medium j3kfxqcjsrwhn5o6ji07v9cc09id

Joliet Board discusses new police hires amid public commentary

By Will County Gazette | Jun 26, 2024

Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.

Medium jenmonson800x450

Illinois State Senate District 43 candidate: 'These criminals deserve the highest penalty'

By Will County Gazette | Jun 25, 2024

Illinois State Senate District 43 candidate Jen Monson has called for an end to sanctuary cities and commented on the case of two men accused of killing a Houston girl, stating, "these men deserve the highest penalty!" She made this statement in a June 22 Facebook post.

Medium visitchicagosouthlandjimgarrett

Frankfort mayor congratulates Garrett upon his retirement from Visit Chicago Southland

By Will County Gazette | Jun 25, 2024

Frankford resident Jim Garrett received congratulations from Village of Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle on his retirement from his position as president and CEO of Visit Chicago Southland during a Village Board meeting earlier this month. Garrett had served in that role since 1996.

Medium 5

Village of Peotone Village Board met June 24

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 25, 2024

Village of Peotone Village Board met 6 p.m. Monday, June 24.

Medium j3kfxqcjsrwhn5o6ji07v9cc09id

Garbage collection schedule changes for Independence Day

By Will County Gazette | Jun 25, 2024

Due to the Independence Day holiday, all garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection will follow an adjusted schedule:

Medium pogz2f9g7wvflkp7sczckuhtjc0h

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Will County in week ending June 22?

By Will County Gazette | Jun 24, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Will County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Medium m2787mo614cpqunkrrduid2mgudd

How many times were students suspended or expelled in Joliet Township High School District 204 in 2021-22 school year?

By Will County Gazette | Jun 24, 2024

There were 930 students suspended in Joliet Township High School District 204 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Medium r4rtnb3h764dx5zlstpe2fag0ycm

How many companies in cities in Kendall County received FDA inspections in Q1?

By Will County Gazette | Jun 24, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Kendall County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Medium cory staley 1

Prairie State taxes: Frankfort residents rank 97th in total sales taxes paid for March

By Will County Gazette | Jun 24, 2024

Frankfort residents paid $779,652 in sales taxes, ranking 97th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

Medium e xvkbvvcaaqklqlimparlimpar

Students suspended or expelled 1,083 times in a single school year in Joliet Public School District 86

By Will County Gazette | Jun 23, 2024

There were 1,083 students suspended in Joliet Public School District 86 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Medium tk7a076l7qtsgyatowplq3lj6hxq

1 gas station in cities throughout Will County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 22

By Will County Gazette | Jun 23, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Will County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Medium 11

Village of Manhattan Board of Trustees met May 23

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 23, 2024

Village of Manhattan Board of Trustees met Thursday,May 23

Medium 8

City of Wilmington Planning & Zoning Commission met May 23

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 23, 2024

City of Wilmington Planning & Zoning Commission met Thursday, May 23