October, 2025 Stories | Will County Gazette

This weekend's entertainment events in Will County: Friday, Oct. 24 - Sunday, Oct. 26

By W. K. Thornton | Oct 23, 2025

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

Local Government Meetings today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Oct 23, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

Village of New Lenox promotes local shopping for 2025 holiday season

By E. E. Reid | Oct 22, 2025

The Village of New Lenox and its Chamber of Commerce have launched a campaign to encourage residents to support local businesses during the holiday shopping season.

Local government meeting today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Oct 22, 2025

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

Will County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year

By J. E. Mullin | Oct 21, 2025

In Will County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Joliet partners with MMA Rx Solutions to audit prescription drug rebates

By K. L. Hill | Oct 21, 2025

The City of Joliet has announced a new partnership with Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) Rx Solutions to increase oversight of its employee health insurance program, specifically targeting prescription drug rebates.

Local government meetings today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Oct 21, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

Park Forest offers vaccination clinic as respiratory illness cases rise before holidays

By Y. B. Jensen | Oct 21, 2025

Park Forest officials are urging residents to get vaccinated against flu, COVID-19, and shingles ahead of the holiday season as cases of respiratory illnesses increase in the Chicago area.

Park Forest Fire Department launches smoke alarm campaign after recent fires

By E. S. Lima | Oct 21, 2025

After two recent electrical fires in Park Forest, including one that resulted in a fatality, the Park Forest Fire Department is urging residents to take steps to improve fire safety at home. “Electrical fires can happen in an instant,” said Deputy...

Park Forest’s Safe Halloween event returns with activities for families

By E. S. Lima | Oct 21, 2025

Families in Park Forest are preparing for the annual Safe Halloween event, which will take place on Friday, Oct. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the DownTown area.