August, 2025 Stories | Will County Gazette

Joliet committee schedules special land use and economic development meeting

By Will County Gazette | Aug 29, 2025

The City of Joliet Land Use & Economic Development Committee has scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

Marianne C. Brooks, 76, of Wilmington Dies at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care in Joliet

By J. E. Hamrick | Aug 29, 2025

Marianne C. Brooks passed away on Aug. 27. Below is the obituary.

Kurt D. Wilson, Vietnam Veteran and Car Enthusiast, Passes Away at 75

By J. E. Hamrick | Aug 29, 2025

Kurt D. Wilson passed away on Aug. 27. Below is the obituary.

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Which former Will County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Sept. 1?

By T. A. Slater | Aug 29, 2025

These former Will County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Sept. 1.

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Which former Will County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Sept. 1?

By T. A. Slater | Aug 29, 2025

These former Will County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Sept. 1.

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Easter Seals Joliet Region Inc.

By L. A. Malone | Aug 28, 2025

Easter Seals Joliet Region Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $400,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

3 gas stations in cities throughout Will County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 23

By F. A. Kim | Aug 28, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Will County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Pavement condition assessment scheduled for Crest Hill in late August

By Will County Gazette | Aug 28, 2025

Several Chicago-area communities, including the City of Crest Hill, will participate in a pavement condition assessment project this summer.

Patrick Sheehan voices support for Trump's executive order ending cashless bail

By Will County Gazette | Aug 28, 2025

Illinois State Representative Patrick Sheehan expressed strong support for President Donald Trump's executive order ending cashless bail through multiple social media posts between August 25-28, 2025.

Entertainment events this weekend in Will County: Friday, Aug. 29 - Sunday, Aug. 31

By W. K. Thornton | Aug 28, 2025

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

Joliet’s Ruby Street bridge set to reopen as Cass Street closes for repairs

By Will County Gazette | Aug 28, 2025

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