October, 2024 Stories | Will County Gazette

Will County residents pay $578,611 in County Sales Tax in July

By Will County Gazette | Oct 7, 2024

In July, Will County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Local Government Meetings today in Will County

By Will County Gazette | Oct 7, 2024

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in Will County: Oct. 6-12

By Will County Gazette | Oct 7, 2024

The following events are scheduled to take place in Will County this week.

Grand Prairie Preschool receives top honor from ExceleRate Illinois

By Will County Gazette | Oct 7, 2024

Grand Prairie's preschool program has been awarded the Gold Circle of Quality by ExceleRate Illinois, the state's quality recognition and improvement system for early learning and development programs. This award acknowledges the high standards met by Grand Prairie in providing early education to young learners in Frankfort.

Hickory Creek Middle School earns national Blue Ribbon distinction again

By Will County Gazette | Oct 7, 2024

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced on September 23 that Hickory Creek Middle School has been recognized as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School. The U.S. Department of Education acknowledged the school for its exemplary high performance based on Illinois state assessments.

Village of Homer Glen Plan Commission met October 3

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 7, 2024

Village of Homer Glen Plan Commission met Thursday, October 3

Religious meetings this week in Will County: Oct. 6-12

By Will County Gazette | Oct 6, 2024

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in Will County this week.

2023: Joliet Public School District 86 administrators rank 396th highest in state for average salary

By Will County Gazette | Oct 6, 2024

Administrators in Joliet Public School District 86 earn an average of $108,917 per year, ranking 396th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Family & kids events this week in Will County: Oct. 6-12

By Will County Gazette | Oct 6, 2024

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Will County this week.

Entertainment events this week in Will County: Oct. 6-12

By Will County Gazette | Oct 6, 2024

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Will County this week.

1 gas station in cities throughout Will County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Sept. 28

By Will County Gazette | Oct 6, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Will County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Linda M. Dolmer, Beloved Wife and Mother, Passes Away at 79

By Will County Gazette | Oct 6, 2024

Linda M. Dolmer passed away on Oct. 4. Below is the obituary.

Mary K. Schwarz, Former Owner of Weddings & Whirls, Passes Away at 90

By Will County Gazette | Oct 6, 2024

Mary K. Schwarz passed away on Oct. 4. Below is the obituary.

Which former Will County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7?

By Will County Gazette | Oct 6, 2024

These former Will County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.

Village of Romeoville Village Board met Sept. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 5, 2024

Village of Romeoville Village Board met Wednesday, Sept. 4

Village of Channahon Board of Trustees met Sept. 3

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 5, 2024

Village of Channahon Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Sept. 3

Manhattan School District 114 administrators rank 387th highest in state for average salary in 2023

By Will County Gazette | Oct 5, 2024

Administrators in Manhattan School District 114 earn an average of $109,378 per year, ranking 387th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.