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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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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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Halloween event at Haunted Trails welcomes Fairmont families and community leaders

By G. M. Schmidt | Sep 23, 2025

Ree Ree's Legacy of Compassion NFP is organizing its second annual Halloween Celebration on Friday, October 31.

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Lockport Jr. Porters Wrestling Club opens registration for youth wrestlers

By J. E. Mullin | Sep 20, 2025

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Free Fall Fest scheduled at Cross of Glory Church for local families

By G. M. Schmidt | Sep 20, 2025

Cross of Glory Church is inviting families in the community to attend a free Fall Fest event on Saturday, September 20.

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School events this week in Will County: Sept. 21-27

By A. G. Willis | Sep 20, 2025

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

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Rep. Weaver on education standards: 'We must work to raise the bar, not lower it'

By J. E. Mullin | Sep 15, 2025

Travis Weaver, a state representative from Illinois, has criticized the state board of education for allegedly lowering standards to enhance the administration's image.

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School events this week in Will County: Sept. 14-20

By A. G. Willis | Sep 13, 2025

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

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Fairmont School District 89 releases September newsletter with community updates

By Will County Gazette | Sep 8, 2025

Fairmont School District 89 has released its September school newsletter, encouraging families to read the latest updates about activities and developments across the school.

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Family & kids events this week in Will County: Sept. 7-13

By J. I. Trevino | Sep 7, 2025

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

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School events this week in Will County: Sept. 7-13

By A. G. Willis | Sep 6, 2025

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

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Will County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

By B. A. Avalos | Sep 5, 2025

School districts in Will County carried over $1.3 billion in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 40.9% of their legal borrowing capacity.

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School events this September in Will County

By D. J. Holm | Sep 1, 2025

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

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Family & kids events this week in Will County: Aug. 31 - Sept. 6

By J. I. Trevino | Aug 31, 2025

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

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School events this week in Will County: Aug. 31 - Sept. 6

By A. G. Willis | Aug 30, 2025

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

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Family & kids events this September in Will County

By W. K. Thornton | Aug 30, 2025

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

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Family & kids events this week in Will County: Aug. 24-30

By J. I. Trevino | Aug 24, 2025

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

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Outstanding debt in Union School District 81 reached $164,083 in fiscal year 2024

By D. J. Holm | Aug 24, 2025

Union School District 81 had the lowest outstanding school debt among Will County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rockdale School District 84 had $1.5 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By D. J. Holm | Aug 23, 2025

Rockdale School District 84's outstanding school debt reached $1.5 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $625,000 per student.

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School events this week in Will County: Aug. 24-30

By A. G. Willis | Aug 23, 2025

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