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Will County Gazette

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

News from 2025

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Park Forest works with county public health officials during Sexual Health Awareness Month

By M. R. Baron | Sep 23, 2025

The Village of Park Forest is collaborating with the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) to observe Sexual Health Awareness Month this September.

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Curran urges governor to cut spending and lower taxes in response to executive order

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 23, 2025

Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) has responded to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Executive Order 2025-05 concerning the Illinois State Budget.

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Local Government Meeting today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Sep 23, 2025

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

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Commemorating JoAnn Dean Killingsworth's birthday: recognizing the journey of the actor (September 23)

By M. R. Baron | Sep 23, 2025

JoAnn Dean Killingsworth was born JoAnn Dean on September 23, 1923, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Walter B. Zoberis, Founder of Century Design Engineering Company, Dies at 86

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 23, 2025

Walter B. Zoberis passed away on Sept. 21. Below is the obituary.

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Which former Will County area high school stars will compete on Friday, Sept. 26?

By T. A. Slater | Sep 23, 2025

On Friday, Sept. 26, these former Will County area high school stars will be competing.

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Joliet cancels September historic preservation commission meeting due to lack of agenda items

By M. R. Baron | Sep 23, 2025

The City of Joliet has announced the cancellation of its Historic Preservation Commission meeting originally scheduled for September 24, 2025.

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City of Joliet cancels September land use and economic development committee meeting

By K. L. Hill | Sep 23, 2025

The City of Joliet has announced the cancellation of its Land Use and Economic Development Committee meeting originally scheduled for September 24, 2025.

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Park Forest urges precautions after first local West Nile-related death in Cook County

By M. R. Baron | Sep 23, 2025

Cook County health officials have confirmed the first human death from West Nile virus in suburban Cook County and Illinois for 2025.

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Halloween event at Haunted Trails welcomes Fairmont families and community leaders

By G. M. Schmidt | Sep 23, 2025

Ree Ree's Legacy of Compassion NFP is organizing its second annual Halloween Celebration on Friday, October 31.

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Park Forest advances street paving and infrastructure upgrades across multiple neighborhoods

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 23, 2025

Crews in Park Forest are making progress on a range of street and utility projects as the construction season reaches its peak, according to village officials.

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Park Forest promotes local suicide prevention resources during national awareness month

By K. L. Hill | Sep 23, 2025

The Village of Park Forest's Recreation, Parks, and Community Health Department is marking National Suicide Prevention Month by sharing information on available resources for residents.

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Shepley Road in Troy Township to close for roadwork on September 11

By M. R. Baron | Sep 23, 2025

A section of Shepley Road in unincorporated Troy Township will be closed for roadwork on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

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Park Forest Art Fair returns with new artists and activities September 20-21

By K. L. Hill | Sep 23, 2025

The Park Forest Art Fair will return for its 69th year on September 20 and 21, running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

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14,877 Black students enrolled in Will County districts in 2023-24 school year

By G. M. Schmidt | Sep 22, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 14.6% of students enrolled in Will County school districts identified as Black.

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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Will County?

By C. L. Travis | Sep 22, 2025

There were 60 offenders living in Will County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Will County Gazette.

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Family and kids events this week in Will County: Sept. 21-27

By J. I. Trevino | Sep 22, 2025

Don't miss out on these family and kids events happening in Will County this week.

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Week ending Oct. 4: 2 inmates sentenced in Will County to be released

By R. R. Schell | Sep 22, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Will County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Oct. 4.

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This week's government events in Will County: Sept. 21-27

By W. C. Carson | Sep 22, 2025

During this week, Will County will host these events.

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Local Government Meetings today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Sep 22, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.