Will County Gazette

The following school events are scheduled to take place in Will County this week.

Q4 2024 Recap: 11 parolees from Will County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

There were 11 offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Will County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Will County Gazette.

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Will County Gazette area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Will County Gazette coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Did Channahon School District 17 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 42.7% of the students in Channahon School District 17 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In 2023-24 school year, 74% of Taft School District 90 students failed ELA portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 74% of Taft School District 90 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Village of New Lenox Safe Community Coalition met May 10

By Philip Gonzales | May 10, 2025

Village of New Lenox Safe Community Coalition met Saturday, May 10.

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Which former Will County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 13?

These former Will County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 13.

Did Joliet Public School District 86 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 76.9% of Joliet Public School District 86 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

45.5% of Valley View Community Unit School District 365U students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 45.5% of the students in Valley View Community Unit School District 365U passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Local Government Meeting today in Will County

Will County City Council Meeting starting at 7 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Lidice memorial ceremony to mark its 83rd anniversary on June 8

The 83rd Anniversary of the Lidice Memorial Ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, June 8th at 11 AM.

Crest Hill to hold annual Memorial Day observance on May 26

The City of Crest Hill Veterans/Police Memorial Committee has announced its annual Memorial Day Observance.

City announces intent for Hope Manor Village fund release

On May 9, 2025, the City of Joliet announced a Notice of Finding No Significant Impact and Intent to Request Release of Funds concerning the Hope Manor Village Joliet project.

Senator John Curran congratulates Cardinal Prevost on papal election

Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran expressed his congratulations to Cardinal Robert Prevost, who has been elected as the new pope.

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Which former Will County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 12?

These former Will County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 12.

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Which former Will County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, May 12?

This former Will County Gazette area high school standout will be in action on Monday, May 12.

45.8% of Manhattan School District 114 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 45.8% of the students in Manhattan School District 114 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Entertainment events this weekend in Will County: Friday, May 9 - Sunday, May 11

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

Cities in Will County recorded 1 less lawyer practicing law in April

There was one less active legal license in cities within Will County in April compared to the previous month.

Q4 2024 Recap: 4 parolees from Will County convicted of homicide set for supervised release