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Former Mayor Pekau: 'Jim Dodge and his goons just sent me a cease-and-desist letter'

Keith Pekau, the former Mayor of Orland Park, has claimed that current Mayor Jim Dodge sent him a cease-and-desist letter due to his "sharing the truth" about alleged patronage hires and misuse of taxpayer dollars by the new mayoral administration.

By Will County Gazette | Jul 25, 2025

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Local Government Meetings today in Will County

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

By W. C. Carson | Jul 24, 2025

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Joliet appoints new director for cultural affairs with extensive experience

By Will County Gazette | Jul 24, 2025

The City of Joliet has announced the appointment of Ann Sylvester as its new Director of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.

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Local Government Meeting today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Jul 23, 2025

Will County City Council Meeting starting at 6:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Local Government Meetings today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Jul 22, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

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Street sweeping in Channahon set for July 28

By Will County Gazette | Jul 22, 2025

Street sweeping services provided by LRS are scheduled to commence the week of July 28, 2025.

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Will County Gazette publication area records 6 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Transportation and Warehousing industry during 2024

By Will County Gazette | Jul 21, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Transportation and Warehousing employers across Will County Gazette publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Local Government Meetings today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Jul 21, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

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Government events this week in Will County: July 20-26

By W. C. Carson | Jul 21, 2025

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

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City of Joliet announces special board meeting on July 23

By Will County Gazette | Jul 21, 2025

The City of Joliet Board of Fire and Police Commissioners has scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

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Community invited to discuss I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge plan

By Will County Gazette | Jul 21, 2025

The City of Joliet, in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), is hosting a community meeting for the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan.

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Bolingbrook responsible for 14th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during May

By K. M. Warren | Jul 19, 2025

Bolingbrook residents paid approximately $4.1 million in sales taxes, the 14th highest total paid per municipality in May.

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Shorewood residents rank 69th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for May

By K. M. Warren | Jul 18, 2025

Shorewood residents paid just under $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 69th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

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Memorial event in New Lenox honors International Overdose Awareness Day

By Will County Gazette | Jul 18, 2025

You're invited to "Your Light Still Shines," a memorial event for International Overdose Awareness Day.

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Essington Road traffic modifications begin July 21 due to improvement project

By Will County Gazette | Jul 18, 2025

Joliet, IL – The City of Joliet has announced that as part of the Essington Road Water Valve Improvement Project, the northbound left lane on Essington Road, between Caton Farm Road and Ingalls Avenue, will be closed starting Monday, July 21, 2025.

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Plainfield responsible for 44th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during May

By K. M. Warren | Jul 17, 2025

Plainfield residents paid approximately $2 million in sales taxes, the 44th highest total paid per municipality in May.

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Crete Park District hosts successful UnPlug Crete Play Day

By Will County Gazette | Jul 17, 2025

Thank you to the Crete Park District for organizing an enjoyable UnPlug Crete Play Day last Saturday at Lincolnshire Park.

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State glitch delays senior market coupon distribution in Park Forest

By Will County Gazette | Jul 17, 2025

An unexpected technical issue at the state level has caused a delay in the distribution of 2025 Main Street Market coupons for seniors in Park Forest.

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Free school supply giveaway set for August in Park Forest

By Will County Gazette | Jul 17, 2025

As the new school year approaches, the Park Forest-Richton Park Neighborhood Network (PRNN) is organizing a free school supply giveaway for families in the south suburbs.