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Will County Gazette

Monday, October 20, 2025

News from September 2025

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Park Forest schedules annual Fall Fest for October 4 at Somonauk Nature Adventure Park

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 29, 2025

Residents of Park Forest are invited to attend the annual Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at Somonauk Nature Adventure Park, located at 266 Somonauk St. The Recreation & Parks Advisory Board is...

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Joliet's Ruby Street bridge reopens as Cass Street closes for major repairs

By K. L. Hill | Sep 29, 2025

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

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Contact information released for local representatives and senator

By K. L. Hill | Sep 29, 2025

US House Representative Johnathan Jackson, who represents the 1st Congressional District, has provided updated contact information for his Washington, DC office.

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Religious gatherings this week in Will County: Sept. 28 - Oct. 4

By W. K. Thornton | Sep 29, 2025

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in Will County this week.

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This week's entertainment events in Will County: Sept. 28 - Oct. 4

By L. H. Park | Sep 28, 2025

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

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Joe McCormick, 91, Remembered for His Business Acumen and Generosity

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 28, 2025

Joe McCormick passed away on Sept. 26. Below is the obituary.

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Virginia Joyce Compton, Dedicated Family Woman and Fishing Enthusiast, Dies at 82

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 28, 2025

Virginia Joyce Compton passed away on Sept. 26. Below is the obituary.

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William M. "Bill" Kettman, 65, of Shorewood, Passes Away after Battle with Leukemia

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 28, 2025

William "Bill" M. Kettman passed away on Sept. 26. Below is the obituary.

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Chicago Street Corridor Project progresses with new installations and infrastructure updates

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 28, 2025

Brick paver installations along Chicago Street have continued, with benches and trash receptacles now in place.

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Who from Will County area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Wednesday, Oct. 1?

By T. A. Slater | Sep 28, 2025

These former Will County area high school athletes are set to compete on Wednesday, Oct. 1.

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Rep. Ramirez votes against House resolution to honor the life of Charlie Kirk

By Will County Gazette | Sep 28, 2025

Delia Ramirez, a U.S. House Representative, said she joined 57 of their Democrat colleagues in voting against a House resolution to honor the life of Charlie Kirk. This statement was made on X.

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Week ending Sept. 20: Will County home sales

By F. A. Mitchell | Sep 27, 2025

There were 51 reported residential sales in Will County in the week ending Sept. 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

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School events this week in Will County: Sept. 28 - Oct. 4

By A. G. Willis | Sep 27, 2025

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

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Which ex-high school standouts featured in Will County will compete on Tuesday, Sept. 30?

By T. A. Slater | Sep 27, 2025

Tuesday, Sept. 30 will see these former Will County area high school stars in competition.

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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 31.7% of Will County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By G. M. Schmidt | Sep 26, 2025

In Will County school districts, 32,292 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Joliet committee reviews technology contracts at upcoming October meeting

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 26, 2025

The City of Joliet's Communication, Technology & Information Systems Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers on the second floor of Joliet City Hall, located at...

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Which former high school stars from Will County area will be in action for the week of Monday, Sept. 29?

By T. A. Slater | Sep 26, 2025

These ex-Will County area high school athletes will be competing in the week starting Monday, Sept. 29.

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Who among former Will County area high school athletes will be active on Monday, Sept. 29?

By T. A. Slater | Sep 26, 2025

On Monday, Sept. 29, this former Will County area high school standout will be in action.

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How many H-2A petitions made by Will County Gazette publication area employers were approved during 2024?

By F. A. Kim | Sep 25, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the Will County Gazette publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Patrick Sheehan criticizes mayor and governor's rhetoric on law enforcement

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 25, 2025

Illinois State Representative Patrick Sheehan publicly criticized recent statements from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor J.B. Pritzker regarding law enforcement between September 22-25, 2025.