| Will County Gazette

Will County Education: 4,071 multiracial students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By G. M. Schmidt | Sep 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 4% of students enrolled in Will County school districts identified as multiracial.

This October's government events in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Sep 30, 2025

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

Local Government Meeting today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Sep 30, 2025

Will County City Council Meeting starting at 6:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Entertainment events this October in Will County

By L. H. Park | Sep 29, 2025

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

Family and kids events this week in Will County: Sept. 28 - Oct. 4

By J. I. Trevino | Sep 29, 2025

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

This October's family and kids events in Will County

By W. K. Thornton | Sep 29, 2025

Don't miss out on these family and kids s happening in Will County this month.

Local Government Meeting today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Sep 29, 2025

Will County City Council Meeting starting at 7 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Government events this week in Will County: Sept. 28 - Oct. 4

By W. C. Carson | Sep 29, 2025

During this week, Will County will host these events.

Village of Peotone Village Board met Aug. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 29, 2025

Village of Peotone Village Board met Monday, Aug. 25.

City of Joliet Public Assets Committee met Aug. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 29, 2025

City of Joliet Public Assets Committee met Thursday, Aug. 28.

City of Joliet Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Aug. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 29, 2025

City of Joliet Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Monday, Aug. 25.

City of Crest Hill City Council met Aug. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 29, 2025

City of Crest Hill City Council met Monday, Aug. 25.

City of Braidwood City Council met Aug. 26

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 29, 2025

City of Braidwood City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 26.

White Oak Library invites Fairmont families to Halloween Bash on October 21

By J. E. Mullin | Sep 29, 2025

Fairmont families have been invited to a Halloween Bash hosted by the White Oak Library.

Village of Monee zoning board sets public hearing for annexation petition

By K. L. Hill | Sep 29, 2025

A public hearing is scheduled to take place before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Monee, Will County, Illinois.

Park Forest offers free document shredding and drug take-back event on October 4

By K. L. Hill | Sep 29, 2025

Residents of Park Forest and nearby communities will have a chance to dispose of sensitive documents and unused prescription drugs at an upcoming event on Saturday, October 4.

Park Forest schedules annual Fall Fest for October 4 at Somonauk Nature Adventure Park

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 29, 2025

Residents of Park Forest are invited to attend the annual Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at Somonauk Nature Adventure Park, located at 266 Somonauk St. The Recreation & Parks Advisory Board is...

Joliet's Ruby Street bridge reopens as Cass Street closes for major repairs

By K. L. Hill | Sep 29, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced that the Ruby Street (Illinois 53) bridge over the Des Plaines River in downtown Joliet is set to reopen on Wednesday, September 10, weather permitting.

Contact information released for local representatives and senator

By K. L. Hill | Sep 29, 2025

US House Representative Johnathan Jackson, who represents the 1st Congressional District, has provided updated contact information for his Washington, DC office.