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Local government meetings today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Oct 10, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

Lane closures set for N. Joliet Street during emergency water main repair

By K. L. Hill | Oct 10, 2025

The City of Joliet has announced that southbound lanes on N. Joliet Street between W. Webster Street and W. Clinton Street will be closed starting October 13, 2025, due to emergency water main repairs at the intersection of N. Joliet Street and W....

Village of Frankfort Board of Trustees met Sept. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 9, 2025

Village of Frankfort Board of Trustees met Monday, Sept. 8.

City of Wilmington City Council met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 9, 2025

City of Wilmington City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

City of Crest Hill City Council met Sept. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 9, 2025

City of Crest Hill City Council met Monday, Sept. 8.

Village of Frankfort Board of Trustees met Oct. 6

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 9, 2025

Village of Frankfort Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 6.

City of Wilmington City Council met Oct. 7

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 9, 2025

City of Wilmington City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Will County hosts Local Government Meetings today

By W. C. Carson | Oct 9, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

Chicago Street closure set for next phase of streetscape project starting October 13

By K. L. Hill | Oct 9, 2025

Beginning Monday, October 13, 2025, road closures will change as part of the ongoing Chicago Street Streetscape construction project in downtown Joliet.

McDonough Street in Joliet to close for rail crossing repairs October 18-19

By J. E. Hamrick | Oct 9, 2025

McDonough Street in Joliet will be closed to all traffic starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, according to an announcement from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

A closer look at bank failures in Will County since 2012: 1 bank closed

By W. M. Rincon | Oct 8, 2025

There were more than 130 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2025, one of which occurred in Will County.

Park Forest welcomes Daniel Meier as new firefighter and paramedic

By Y. B. Jensen | Oct 8, 2025

The Village of Park Forest has added Daniel Meier to its Fire Department as a new firefighter and paramedic.

34 seasonal agricultural visas approved for employers classified under Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry in Will County Gazette publication area during 2024

By W. M. Rincon | Oct 8, 2025

All 34 H-2A petitions filed by employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located in the Will County Gazette publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.