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Park Forest uses higher gas taxes for infrastructure improvements

By Will County Gazette | Jul 1, 2025

As Illinois begins a new fiscal year, residents will experience an increase in fuel prices due to the state's Motor Fuel Tax (MFT), which has risen to 48.3 cents per gallon for gasoline and 55.8 cents for diesel.

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ComEd announces relief fund for rising summer energy costs

By Will County Gazette | Jul 1, 2025

As summer temperatures climb in the Chicago area, Park Forest residents are preparing for increased electricity bills.

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Government events this July in Will County

By Will County Gazette | Jun 30, 2025

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

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Prairie State taxes: Frankfort residents rank 92nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality for 2024

By Will County Gazette | Jun 30, 2025

Frankfort residents paid just over $11.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 92nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.

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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry in Will County Gazette publication area during 2024?

By Will County Gazette | Jun 30, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry located across Will County Gazette publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Local Government Meeting today in Will County

By Will County Gazette | Jun 30, 2025

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

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Government events this week in Will County: June 29 - July 5

By Will County Gazette | Jun 30, 2025

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

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Crete hosts free community events including cruise night and movie screening

By Will County Gazette | Jun 30, 2025

Farmer's markets, a cruise night, and a movie screening are set to take place in Crete.

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Park Forest hosts free Fourth of July celebration featuring parade and fireworks

By Will County Gazette | Jun 30, 2025

The Village of Park Forest is preparing to host its annual Fourth of July celebration, promising a day filled with activities suitable for families.

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Village announces Independence Day celebration details and closures

By Will County Gazette | Jun 30, 2025

The Village and Channahon Park District are set to host their annual Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

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New Lenox responsible for 44th-highest sales tax revenue per municipality in Illinois during 2024

By Will County Gazette | Jun 29, 2025

New Lenox residents paid approximately $20.2 million in sales taxes, the 44th highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

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Romeoville responsible for 19th-highest sales tax revenue per municipality in Illinois during 2024

By Will County Gazette | Jun 28, 2025

Romeoville residents paid approximately $33.8 million in sales taxes, the 19th highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

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Senator Curran organizes recycling fair in Naperville

By Will County Gazette | Jun 27, 2025

State Senator John Curran is organizing a community recycling event in Naperville on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

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Park Forest plans new LED sign near CVS for better DownTown promotion

By Will County Gazette | Jun 27, 2025

The Village of Park Forest is planning to enhance the visibility of its DownTown area by installing a new LED sign on village-owned land near CVS Pharmacy, at the intersection of Western Avenue and Main Street.

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City begins concrete repair project with Strada Construction Company

By Will County Gazette | Jun 27, 2025

Work is set to begin on June 30, 2025, for the city-wide concrete repair project.

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Chicago Street corridor project progresses with key updates

By Will County Gazette | Jun 27, 2025

The intersection of Chicago Street and Clinton has been reopened, and the bituminous surface patching is complete.

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City schedules mosquito control measures for June 27

By Will County Gazette | Jun 27, 2025

The City has taken steps to address the mosquito infestation by contracting Clarke, a recognized expert in mosquito control, to manage mosquito habitats.