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Will County Gazette

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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Joliet seeks resident input after first comprehensive plan workshop

By K. L. Hill | Sep 25, 2025

The City of Joliet has invited residents to provide feedback on its Comprehensive Plan following the first public workshop held on September 17, 2025.

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Ingalls Avenue road closures announced for water main project starting September 30

By K. L. Hill | Sep 25, 2025

Road closures are set to begin on Ingalls Avenue in Joliet, Illinois, from Plainfield Road to North Raynor Avenue as part of the North Prairie Water Main Improvement Project.

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Entertainment events this weekend in Will County: Friday, Sept. 26 - Sunday, Sept. 28

By W. K. Thornton | Sep 25, 2025

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

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Local Government Meetings today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Sep 25, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

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Black Road lane closures set for late September due to manhole repairs

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 25, 2025

The City of Joliet has announced that lane closures will take place on Black Road between Catherine Street and N. Prairie Avenue starting September 29, 2025.

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Who among former Will County area high school athletes will be active on Sunday, Sept. 28?

By T. A. Slater | Sep 25, 2025

On Sunday, Sept. 28, these former Will County area high school standouts will be in action.

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Crete-Monee teacher faces backlash over online remarks after Kirk’s assassination: ‘Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy’

By Will County Gazette reports | Sep 24, 2025

Lisa Hale, a Crete-Monee Middle School teacher, is facing criticism for posting controversial remarks following the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

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Local Government Meetings today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Sep 24, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

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Anna Mangiaracina, 90, Passes Away Peacefully at Home in Beecher

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 24, 2025

Anna Mangiaracina passed away on Sept. 22. Below is the obituary.

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Ruby Street Bridge reopens as Cass Street Bridge set for closure and repairs

By K. L. Hill | Sep 24, 2025

The Ruby Street Bridge in Joliet, Illinois, which spans the Des Plaines River, has reopened to traffic.

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Which former Will County area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Sept. 27?

By T. A. Slater | Sep 24, 2025

These ex-Will County area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Saturday, Sept. 27.

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Joliet nurse faces calls for firing over post saying Charlie Kirk 'died in a way he thought others deserved'

By Will County Gazette reports | Sep 23, 2025

Paige Gilbert, a registered nurse at Ascension Saint Joseph – Joliet, is facing calls for termination following alleged social media comments perceived as mocking the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.