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News from April 2025

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In 2023-24 school year, 91.6% of Chaney-Monge School District 88 students failed math portion of IAR

By Will County Gazette | Apr 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 91.6% of Chaney-Monge School District 88 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Will County taxpayers give approximately $37.9 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in 2024

By Will County Gazette | Apr 30, 2025

In 2024, Will County saw an increase in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Did Plainfield School District 202 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

By Will County Gazette | Apr 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 50.6% of the students in Plainfield School District 202 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Government events this May in Will County

By Will County Gazette | Apr 30, 2025

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

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Local Government Meeting today in Will County

By Will County Gazette | Apr 30, 2025

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

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Tomorrow's schedule for memorial or funeral services in Will County

By Will County Gazette | Apr 30, 2025

The following funeral or memorial service is scheduled to happen in Will County tomorrow.

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Thomas L. Pindelski, 89, Fondly Remembered for Coaching and Family Dedication

By Will County Gazette | Apr 30, 2025

Thomas L. Pindelski passed away on April 28. Below is the obituary.

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Stella F. Chodacki, 101, Remembered with Love and Fondness

By Will County Gazette | Apr 30, 2025

Stella F. Chodacki passed away on April 28. Below is the obituary.

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Henry Joseph Jessen III, Affectionately Known as "Hank," Remembered for Contributions and Spirit

By Will County Gazette | Apr 30, 2025

Henry Joseph Jessen passed away on April 28. Below is the obituary.

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Gerald A. Baudino Sr., 85, of Joliet Dies

By Will County Gazette | Apr 30, 2025

Gerald A. Baudino passed away on April 28. Below is the obituary.

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Village of Elwood Finance Committee met April 29

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 30, 2025

Village of Elwood Finance Committee met 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 29

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John Curran opposes $6 billion tax increase proposed by Democrats

By Will County Gazette | Apr 30, 2025

Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran has voiced strong opposition to the latest proposal from Democrats, which seeks to introduce a $6 billion increase in taxes.

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How Park Forest residents can report their concerns to the Village

By Will County Gazette | Apr 30, 2025

In Park Forest, residents have been discussing the best ways to report concerns to the Village.

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Joliet to start water main work on Black Road, drivers advised to find alternate routes

By Will County Gazette | Apr 30, 2025

The City of Joliet Public Utilities Department is set to commence a construction project for a new water main on Black Road.

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IHSA board member, Plainfield North AD Ron Lear remains silent on transgender athlete debate amid retirement plans

By Will County Gazette reports | Apr 30, 2025

As a contentious statewide and national debate swirls around transgender participation in girls' high school sports, one key decision-maker has remained silent: Ron Lear, retiring athletic director at Plainfield North High School and a current member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors.

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Julian Rosales and Matthew Washington, former Bolingbrook High School standouts, played on Tuesday, April 29 in NCAA Division III baseball game

By Will County Gazette | Apr 30, 2025

The game took place at Jim Schmid Field at Stuart Sports Complex.

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Tuesday, April 29: Joliet Central High School standout Johnny Stasiak’s college team wins to Edgewood Eagles

By Will County Gazette | Apr 30, 2025

The game took place at Jim Schmid Field at Stuart Sports Complex.

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Lincoln-Way East High School standout Danielle Stewart’s college team won in NCAA Division I softball game on Tuesday, April 29

By Will County Gazette | Apr 30, 2025

The game took place at Mary M. Bell Field.

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Joliet Central High School standout Natalee Curry’s college team won in NCAA Division II softball game on Tuesday, April 29

By Will County Gazette | Apr 30, 2025

The Spring Hill Badgers won 5-1 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Miles Golden Bears on Tuesday, April 29.

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Lincoln-Way West High School standout Lexi Castaneda’s college team lost in NCAA Division I softball game on Tuesday, April 29

By Will County Gazette | Apr 30, 2025

The game took place at Rutgers Softball Complex.