Will County Gazette

Will County Gazette

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

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From Illinois Valley Times

Sen. Rezin seeks to disrupt the vaping trend among young Illinoisans

By Glenn Minnis | 10 hours ago

State House Rep. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is pushing a bill that would restrict access to vaping products among Illinois' youth.

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Rep. Wehrli to co-host grant certification seminar with GOP colleagues Grant, Mazzochi

Veteran Illinois state Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) is among a group of state lawmakers set to co-host a Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Certification Seminar later this month.

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 11, 2019

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Rep. McDermed joins GOP lawmakers calling for task force to fight corruption in state government

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 8, 2019

Veteran Illinois state Rep. Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) understands why so many taxpayers have lost faith in state government.

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Rep. Wehrli doing his part 'to rein in our own bad actors' amid wave of federal corruption probes

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 8, 2019

Republican House Assistant Leader Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) argues that only fundamental change in Springfield can set the state on a path to reform.

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Frankfort fire chief has protected area residents for more than three decades

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Nov 8, 2019

Frankfort Fire Chief Robert Wilson is living out his dream.

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Candidate Gradel calls out opponent Underwood for 'pandering to the most radical' Democrats

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 8, 2019

Illinois Republican congressional candidate Ted Gradel is blasting U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood’s (D-Naperville) vote to pursue impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump as a pure “power grab.”

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Rep. Batinick votes on two education bills

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 8, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) voted on two education bills in Springfield this week.

From DuPage Policy Journal

GOP Lawmakers urge passage of ethics resolution

By Kyla Asbury | 4 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) held a press conference last week to address corruption in the state legislature and how to combat it.

From DuPage Policy Journal

House Democrats stall Rep. Durkin's ethylene oxide bill

By Kyla Asbury | 4 days ago

House Republican Leader Jim Durkin's (R-Western Springs) bill involving ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions is stuck in committee after every Democrat in the House Energy & Environment Committee voted "present."

From Illinois Valley Times

Sen. Rezin wants THC added to Flavored Tobacco Ban Act

By Glenn Minnis | 7 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) would like to add some more weight to a bill that would ban e-cigarettes in Illinois.

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CHANNAHON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Snow Squall Warnings - NWS

By Press release submission | Nov 4, 2019

We now have the ability to issue Snow Squall Warnings.

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CITY OF JOLIET: Waste Management Will Begin Their Garbage, Rand Yard Waste Pick-Up At 6 a.m.

By Press release submission | Nov 4, 2019

Reminder - In order to be off the street in time for the festivities, Waste Management will begin their garbage, recycling and yard waste pick-up at 6 a.m.

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CITY OF LOCKPORT: Waste Management Early Pick Up

By Press release submission | Nov 4, 2019

In order to be off the streets for trick-or-treating, Waste Management will begin pick up this Thursday at 5 a.m.

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Rep. McDermed supports state red-light camera ban

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 30, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) recently joined the growing number of lawmakers calling for the ban of red-light cameras in Illinois in the face of an ongoing federal corruption probe involving one of the state’s largest operators of such devices.

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Pritzker's waning popularity the result of his 'tax, tax, tax' methodology, Rep. Batinick suggests

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 30, 2019

Illinois House Republican Floor Leader Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) senses a new reality for Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Rep. Wehrli joins Illinois Offshore Wind Energy Economic Development Policy Task Force

By Glenn Minnis | 14 days ago

With a stated commitment of “moving Illinois toward more renewable and clean-energy sources,” Illinois state Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) has been appointed to the Illinois Offshore Wind Energy Economic Development Policy Task Force.

From Illinois Valley Times

Sen. Rezin hosts annual Youth Advisory Council for students in the 38th District

By Glenn Minnis | 15 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) was recently given reason to feel optimistic about the state’s long-term future after hosting nearly 50 high school students from the 38th District as part of her annual Youth Advisory Council.

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FRANKFORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Peace Lutheran Church Will Host Its 23rd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

By Press release submission | Oct 27, 2019

Peace Lutheran Church, 1900 E. Lincoln Hwy (across from Lincoln-Way Central High School) will host its 23rd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Noon, November 28.

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CITY OF JOLIET: Home Energy Assistance Program

By Press release submission | Oct 27, 2019

Take advantage of the Home Energy Assistance Program priority application period through October and apply today for funds to assist with your utility bill!

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CITY OF WILMINGTON: Invitation to Bid - Lawn Care Services

By Press release submission | Oct 27, 2019

The City of Wilmington is accepting bids for lawn care services of specified areas throughout the City.