Will County Gazette

Joliet announces revised street closures at Six Corners for water main project

By Will County Gazette | Jul 30, 2025

The City of Joliet has announced changes to traffic patterns and street closures at the Six Corners intersection, effective July 31, 2025.

Park Forest honors retiring fire commander Patrick Hisel after three decades

By Will County Gazette | Jul 30, 2025

After more than 30 years of service, Park Forest Fire Department Shift Commander and Paramedic Patrick Hisel is retiring.

August: 10 inmates sentenced in Will County to be released

By K. L. Hill | Jul 29, 2025

There are 10 inmates sentenced in Will County set to be released from prison in August.

Valley View Community Unit School District 365U had $265.5 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By D. J. Holm | Jul 29, 2025

Valley View Community Unit School District 365U had the highest outstanding school debt among Will County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

From McLean County Times

Independence Party’s Calvin Coleman to run in GOP primary for Illinois 2nd District

By McLean County Times reports | 1 month ago

Calvin Coleman, a 46-year-old mechanic, small business owner and political reform advocate, announced this week that he will run in the Republican primary for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District on March 17, 2026, while continuing to identify with the newly formed Independence Party aligned with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Manhattan School District 114 Report: Suspensions in Manhattan School District 114 totaled 40 in 2023-24 school year

By B. A. Avalos | Jul 29, 2025

There were 40 incidents of students being suspended in Manhattan School District 114 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

City of Joliet Land Use & Legislative Committee met June 30

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 29, 2025

City of Joliet Land Use & Legislative Committee met Monday, June 30.

City of Joliet Public Assets Committee met June 26

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 29, 2025

City of Joliet Public Assets Committee met Thursday, June 26.

City of Joliet Public Service Committee met June 30

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 29, 2025

City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Monday, June 30.

Village of Bolingbrook Board of Trustees met June 24

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 29, 2025

Village of Bolingbrook Board of Trustees met Tuesday, June 24.

Thomas J. Cowfer, 82, of Joliet, IL, Passes Away

By J. E. Hamrick | Jul 29, 2025

Thomas J. Cowfer passed away on July 27. Below is the obituary.

Emilia S. Pilecki, Remembered Fondly for Her Love and Devotion

By J. E. Hamrick | Jul 29, 2025

Emilia S. Pilecki passed away on July 27. Below is the obituary.

Thomas Joseph Kawka, 86, Remembered for Love of Family, Literature, and Faith

By J. E. Hamrick | Jul 29, 2025

Thomas Kawka passed away on July 27. Below is the obituary.

Dick’s Sporting Goods donates $1,500 to Park Forest Teen Zone for youth programming

By Will County Gazette | Jul 29, 2025

The Park Forest Teen Zone program has received a $1,500 donation from Dick’s Sporting Goods in Tinley Park.

Northbound Raynor Avenue at Six Corners in Joliet to close for water main project

By Will County Gazette | Jul 29, 2025

The City of Joliet has announced that northbound Raynor Avenue will be closed at the Six Corners intersection beginning July 30, 2025.

Village of Monee schedules public hearing on TIF District No. 5 amendment

By Will County Gazette | Jul 29, 2025

A public hearing is scheduled for August 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Monee Village Hall, located at 25711 S. Egyptian Trail in Monee, Illinois.

Weber Road construction project to add turn lane near Division Street

By Will County Gazette | Jul 29, 2025

Gas N Wash will soon begin work to complete development at their site by adding a new southbound right turn lane from Weber Road to Division Street.

Waste Management shifts pickup to early morning July 29 due to heat

By Will County Gazette | Jul 29, 2025

Waste Management will begin its pick-up services at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29, due to expected high temperatures over 90 degrees.

New Lenox School District 122 students suspended 127 times during 2023-24 school year

By B. A. Avalos | Jul 28, 2025

There were 127 incidents of students being suspended in New Lenox School District 122 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Will County Gazette publication area records 1 H-1B petition approved for employers classified under Finance and Insurance industry during 2024

By Will County Gazette | Jul 28, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Finance and Insurance industry located across Will County Gazette publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.