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Will County Gazette

Thursday, October 23, 2025

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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Local government meetings today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Oct 21, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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Crete EMA to distribute treats at facility for Halloween community event

By M. R. Baron | Oct 21, 2025

The Crete Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has announced that its team will distribute treats at the Crete EMA Facility on Halloween.

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City of Joliet committee to discuss redevelopment zone, lease agreements, and zoning updates

By J. E. Hamrick | Oct 20, 2025

The City of Joliet Land Use & Economic Development Committee has scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 3:30 PM.

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Government events this week in Will County: Oct. 19-25

By W. C. Carson | Oct 20, 2025

The week ahead in Will County features these scheduled events.

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Will County hosts Local Government Meetings today

By W. C. Carson | Oct 20, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

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City of Lockport Committee of the Whole met Sept. 17

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2025

City of Lockport Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, Sept. 17.

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City of Lockport City Council met Sept. 17

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2025

City of Lockport City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 17.

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City of Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals met Sept. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2025

City of Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Sept. 18.

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City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Sept. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2025

City of Joliet Public Service Committee met Monday, Sept. 15.

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City of Joliet Finance Committee met Sept. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2025

City of Joliet Finance Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 16.

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Family and kids-related events in Will County happening Oct. 19-25

By J. I. Trevino | Oct 20, 2025

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

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Mokena ranks 87th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during August

By K. M. Warren | Oct 19, 2025

Mokena residents paid approximately $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 87th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.