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Will County Gazette

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

News from 2025

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Park Forest officials remind residents that leaf burning remains prohibited

By Will County Gazette | Nov 7, 2025

As leaves accumulate across Park Forest during the fall, local officials are reminding residents that burning leaves is not allowed under Village code and may also violate state environmental regulations.

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Lockport Boys Baseball announces winter training camps for local youth

By Will County Gazette | Nov 7, 2025

Lockport Boys Baseball is offering a winter training camp for local youth.

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Fairmont School District 89 shares November newsletter with families

By Will County Gazette | Nov 7, 2025

Fairmont School District 89 has released its November newsletter, providing families with updates, key dates, and upcoming events for the month.

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Lockport Township High School schedules Step-Up/STEM night and opens freshman registration

By G. M. Schmidt | Nov 7, 2025

Lockport Township High School will host its Step-Up/STEM Night for incoming freshmen and their families on Thursday, November 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will take place at the Central Campus located at 1222 Jefferson Street in Lockport, Illinois.

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Village of New Lenox to host Veterans Day ceremony honoring service members

By Will County Gazette | Nov 7, 2025

The Village of New Lenox, in partnership with VFW Post 9545 and American Legion Post 1977, will host a Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday, November 11 at 11:00 a.m. The event will take place at the New Lenox Village Hall in the rotunda located at 1...

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Which former high school stars from Will County area will be in action for the week of Monday, Nov. 10?

By T. A. Slater | Nov 7, 2025

During the week beginning Monday, Nov. 10, these former Will County area high school athletes will be in action.

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Village of Elwood Board of Trustees met Nov. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 7, 2025

Village of Elwood Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Nov. 5.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Will County in October compared to previous month

By Will County Gazette | Nov 6, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Will County in October compared to the previous month.

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This weekend's entertainment events in Will County: Friday, Nov. 7 - Sunday, Nov. 9

By W. K. Thornton | Nov 6, 2025

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

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Local officials launch food and hygiene drive as SNAP benefits end

By Will County Gazette | Nov 6, 2025

A food and hygiene drive is being organized in response to the end of SNAP benefits and concerns about people hesitating to visit food banks.

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Will County hosts Local Government Meetings today

By W. C. Carson | Nov 6, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

Park Forest begins annual Toy Drive to collect gifts for local children

By Will County Gazette | Nov 6, 2025

The Village of Park Forest’s Commission on Human Relations has begun its annual Toy Drive, seeking new, unwrapped toys for children ages 2 to 13.

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Who are the Will County area high school alumni in action on Sunday, Nov. 9?

By T. A. Slater | Nov 6, 2025

Sunday, Nov. 9 will feature competition from these former Will County area high school standouts.

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Park Forest Veterans Commission plans annual Veterans Day ceremony for November 8

By Will County Gazette | Nov 5, 2025

The Park Forest Veterans Commission will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Saturday, November 8, 2025, starting at noon on the Village Green.

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City of Joliet invites public input on I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge plan

By Will County Gazette | Nov 5, 2025

The City of Joliet has announced its second virtual community meeting for the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan, scheduled for Thursday, November 13th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.

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Will County hosts Local Government Meetings today

By W. C. Carson | Nov 5, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

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City of Lockport City Council met Nov. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 5, 2025

City of Lockport City Council met Wednesday, Nov. 5.

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City of Lockport Committee of the Whole met Nov. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 5, 2025

City of Lockport Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, Nov. 5.

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Village of Homer Glen Administration & Finance Committee met Nov. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 5, 2025

Village of Homer Glen Administration & Finance Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 5.

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Patrick Sheehan comments on veto session and criticizes state leadership

By Will County Gazette | Nov 5, 2025

Illinois State Representative Patrick Sheehan posted on social media about returning from the veto session, criticized statements by Governor J.B. Pritzker, and raised concerns over HB1312's impact on law enforcement partnerships.