Will County Gazette

Will County Gazette

Saturday, December 7, 2019

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CITY OF LOCKPORT: Winter Clothing Drive

Donate your new or gently used winter clothing (including sweatshirts, warm pants, coats, sizes children to adult) through December 13.

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2019

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CITY OF JOLIET: Will County Green Recycle holiday String Lights

Will County Green is accepting holiday lights that are no longer working.

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2019

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CITY OF WILMINGTON: Will County Free Electronic Drop-Off Program Dec. 12

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2019

Thursday, December 12, 2019 Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM At Wilmington City Hall – Front Parking Lot

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THE CITY OF WEST FRANKFORT POLICE DEPARTMENT: Traffic Alerts Dec. 6

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2019

12/6/19 @ 7:25pm / Broadway St (Rt 53) will be closed overnight for an accident investigation.

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BOLINGBROOK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Santa Is Coming

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2019

Your pet can have a photo with Santa at Duncan's Doggie Daycare LLC http://ht.ly/WiNC30pZo9I Original source can be found here.

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Rep. Batinick calls for Madigan, Mautino to resign

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 4, 2019

In the best interest of Illinois state government, House Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) insists that the reign of House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) must come to an end.

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Rep. Batinick vows to fight for ethics reform 'until the day I'm gone'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 3, 2019

Even as three Democratic state lawmakers have recently announced retirements amid a swirl of allegations, Republican House Floor Leader Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) worries that it will have only a minimal impact in the fight against political corruption.

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Joliet police officer cares about the people, community he serves

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Dec 3, 2019

Chris D’Arcy takes his role as a Joliet City Police officer personally.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Rep. Wehrli calls out Chicago treasurer Conyears-Ervin for hiring a private security 'entourage'

By Glenn Minnis | 5 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) fears that Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin's high-priced security detail demands will only hurt the city's already overburdened taxpayers.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Congressional candidate Ives vows to assert her contempt for political corruption at the national level

By Glenn Minnis | 7 days ago

Illinois congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is vowing to continue to be a thorn in the side of longtime Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

From DuPage Policy Journal

Rep. Wehrli vows to make most of his appointment to new ethics and lobbying reform commission

By Glenn Minnis | 7 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) plans to hit the ground running following his recent appointment to a newly created commission looking for ways to curb political corruption in Springfield.

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CHANNAHON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Public Hearing Regarding The Rezoning Application For 23167 S. Thomas Dillon Dr.

By Press release submission | Nov 28, 2019

The public hearing regarding the rezoning application for 23167 S. Thomas Dillon Dr. will be continued to January 13, 2020.

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CITY OF JOLIET: Public Forum For Rethink Water Joliet Study

By Press release submission | Nov 28, 2019

Mark your calendars!

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BOLINGBROOK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Photo With Santa And Your Fur Baby

By Press release submission | Nov 28, 2019

Get a photo with Santa and your fur baby this weekend at It's so fluffy

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CITY OF LOCKPORT: Christmas in the Square Nov. 30

By Press release submission | Nov 28, 2019

Bring in the holiday season with our annual holiday tradition, hosted by the City of Lockport, Lockport Township Park District, and Lockport Township Government.

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CITY OF WILMINGTON: Waste Management Service Reminder

By Press release submission | Nov 28, 2019

Waste Management services will be closed on Thursday, November 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

From Kankakee Times

Rep. Parkhurst condemns 'political oppression' that corruption forces taxpayers to endure

By Glenn Minnis | 12 days ago

Retiring Illinois state Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) laments the fact that her final year in Springfield has been tainted by scandal and only minimal progress toward ethics reform.

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THE CITY OF JOLIET POLICE DEPARTMENT: Pack The Paddy Wagon

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2019

We're collecting non-perishable food throughout the holidays for our 'Pack The Paddy Wagon' food drive.

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CITY OF JOLIET: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2019

The Zonta Club of Joliet will participate in two Zonta International campaigns this year.

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CITY OF WILMINGTON: Downtown Wilmington Christmas Midnight Madness

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2019

Join us downtown for our Midnight Madness Christmas Shopping event “An Evening on Water Street” - Stores will Be Open 7pm-Midnight for your Christmas Shopping Pleasure!!!