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Will County Gazette

Thursday, September 18, 2025

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Local Government Meetings today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Sep 18, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

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Village of Homer Glen Plan Commission met Sept. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 18, 2025

Village of Homer Glen Plan Commission met Thursday, Sept. 18.

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Plainfield restaurant owner facing backlash over comment on Kirk’s death: 'Hateful rhetoric leads to hateful acts'

By Will County Gazette reports | Sep 17, 2025

The owner of Station One Smokehouse in downtown Plainfield is facing criticism after suggesting that conservative commentator Charlie Kirk’s assassination was, in part, the result of his own rhetoric.

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How many inmates sentenced in Will County will be released during week ending Sept. 27?

By R. R. Schell | Sep 17, 2025

There were four inmates who were sentenced in Will County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.

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Patrick Sheehan addresses ICE support and correctional concerns in recent posts

By M. R. Baron | Sep 17, 2025

Illinois State Representative Patrick Sheehan used social media between September 15-17, 2025 to comment on issues including tributes to Governor Edgar and concerns about law enforcement and correctional data tracking.

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New Lenox responsible for 42nd-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during July

By K. M. Warren | Sep 17, 2025

New Lenox residents paid just under $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 42nd highest total paid per municipality in July.

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Crest Hill launches 2025 property tax rebate program for residents

By K. L. Hill | Sep 17, 2025

The City of Crest Hill has announced the opening of its 2025 Property Tax Rebate Program.

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Local Government Meetings today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Sep 17, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

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Crest Hill begins annual roadway patching program with temporary lane closures

By M. R. Baron | Sep 17, 2025

The City of Crest Hill will begin its 2025 Roadway Patching Program on September 18.

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City of Joliet seeks nominations for downtown Christmas tree

By K. L. Hill | Sep 17, 2025

The City of Joliet is inviting residents to nominate a Christmas tree to be displayed as the official holiday centerpiece in the new City Square downtown.

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Shorewood ranks 77th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during July

By K. M. Warren | Sep 16, 2025

Shorewood residents paid approximately $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 77th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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City of Joliet partners with JJC to study new Public Safety Institute

By M. R. Baron | Sep 16, 2025

The City of Joliet and Joliet Junior College (JJC) have announced a partnership to consider the development of a Public Safety Institute (PSI).

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Local Government Meetings today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Sep 16, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

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Village of New Lenox Plan Commission met Sept. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 16, 2025

Village of New Lenox Plan Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 16.

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City of Joliet cancels September arts commission meeting due to lack of agenda items

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 15, 2025

The City of Joliet has announced the cancellation of its Arts Commission meeting that was scheduled for September 17, 2025, at 5 p.m. The decision was made because there were no actionable items on the agenda.

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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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Prairie State Taxes: Frankfort residents rank 94th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for July

By K. M. Warren | Sep 15, 2025

Frankfort residents paid approximately $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 94th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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Village of Homer Glen Economic Development Committee met September 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 15, 2025

Village of Homer Glen Economic Development Committee met 6 p.m. Monday, September 15

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Local Government Meetings today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Sep 15, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

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

By W. C. Carson | Sep 15, 2025

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