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Will County Gazette

Thursday, September 11, 2025

News from August 2025

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Will County Habitat For Humanity

By L. A. Malone | Aug 26, 2025

Will County Habitat For Humanity, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $500,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Rosalind Street to close for culvert replacement starting August 27

By Will County Gazette | Aug 26, 2025

Construction on the Rosalind Street Culvert Replacement Project in Joliet is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

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Local Government Meeting today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Aug 26, 2025

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

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Lockport Resident and Korean War Veteran Michael R. Finazzo Dies at 83

By J. E. Hamrick | Aug 26, 2025

Michael R. Finazzo passed away on Aug. 24. Below is the obituary.

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John G. Meskill, 64, of Homer Glen, formerly of Burbank, Illinois

By J. E. Hamrick | Aug 26, 2025

John G. Meskill passed away on Aug. 24. Below is the obituary.

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Nicholas J. Wallow, 61, of Joliet, dies at home

By J. E. Hamrick | Aug 26, 2025

Nicholas J. Wallow passed away on Aug. 24. Below is the obituary.

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Mary Ann Flood, 88, Remembered for Vibrant Community Involvement and Love of Animals

By J. E. Hamrick | Aug 26, 2025

Mary Ann "Swany" Flood passed away on Aug. 24. Below is the obituary.

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City of Joliet cancels special land use committee meeting set for August 27

By Will County Gazette | Aug 26, 2025

The City of Joliet has announced the cancellation of its Special Land Use and Economic Development Committee meeting that was scheduled for August 27, 2025.

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Park Forest urges residents to take precautions after new mpox cases in Cook County

By Will County Gazette | Aug 26, 2025

Three new cases of mpox have been confirmed in suburban Cook County, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.

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Fairmont families invited to join neighborhood clean-up with local partners

By Will County Gazette | Aug 26, 2025

Fairmont School District 89 families have been invited to participate in a neighborhood clean-up event organized by several local groups.

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Joliet cancels historic preservation commission meeting set for August 27

By Will County Gazette | Aug 26, 2025

The City of Joliet has announced the cancellation of the Historic Preservation Commission meeting that was scheduled for August 27, 2025.

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Grassroots group forms in Park Forest to maintain neighborhood walkways

By Will County Gazette | Aug 26, 2025

A resident-led initiative is starting in Park Forest to help maintain the village’s mid-block crosswalks, also known as sidewalk cut-throughs or “catwalks.” These walkways connect neighborhoods with schools, parks, and other community spaces.

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City of Joliet disability committee to discuss event updates and ADA transition plan

By Will County Gazette | Aug 26, 2025

The City of Joliet Committee on Citizens with Disabilities is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM.

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Will County EMA launches storm damage assessment after severe weekend weather

By Will County Gazette | Aug 26, 2025

Severe storms over the past weekend have caused significant disruption in Will County, resulting in flooding, downed trees, power outages, and blocked roads.

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Park Forest seeks resident input on long-term regional transportation planning

By Will County Gazette | Aug 26, 2025

The Village of Park Forest, in partnership with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), is encouraging residents to participate in a new questionnaire designed to inform the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan.

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City of Joliet Public Assets Committee set to discuss facility projects August 28

By Will County Gazette | Aug 26, 2025

The City of Joliet Public Assets Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 4:30 PM in the Executive Conference Room at City Hall, located at 150 West Jefferson Street in Joliet, Illinois.

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Which former Will County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Aug. 29?

By T. A. Slater | Aug 26, 2025

These former Will County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Aug. 29.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Cornerstone Services, Inc.

By L. A. Malone | Aug 26, 2025

Cornerstone Services, Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $50,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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Village of Channahon restores ePay online payment service after outage

By Will County Gazette | Aug 25, 2025

The ePay online payment site for the Village of Channahon experienced technical issues but has now been restored, according to a statement from village officials.

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Joliet committee sets special land use and economic development meeting for August

By Will County Gazette | Aug 25, 2025

The City of Joliet Land Use & Economic Development Committee has scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 3:30 PM.