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Will County Gazette

Sunday, October 20, 2019

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CITY OF LOCKPORT: Fall Branch Pick Up

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2019

The City's fall branch pick up will begin on Monday, September 30.

Local Government

BOLINGBROOK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Citizens Against Abuse

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2019

Save the Date for Citizens Against Abuse.

Local Government

LOCKPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: We Need Your Business Items To Fill The Bags!

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2019

Promote your business with a coupon, discount or promotional item!

Local Government

Rep. McDermed named to House Firearm Public Awareness Task Force to address gun violence

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 1, 2019

Veteran Illinois state Rep. Margo McDermed (R-Frankfort) has been installed as a member of the House Firearm Public Awareness Task Force.

Local Government

The 'Chicago Way,' aka political corruption, rapidly becoming the Illinois Way, says Rep. Batinick

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 1, 2019

Illinois House Floor Leader Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) worries that the longstanding “Chicago Way” of political cronyism – even corruption – has now spread throughout state government.

Local Government

Will County Board member urges Democratic voters to 'leave socialist party,' back Ficarello

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 1, 2019

Will County Board member Steve Balich, in support of former Braidwood Police Chief Nick Ficarello's run for Will County Executive, recently produced a video in which he challenges Democratic voters to leave what he describes as their “socialist party.”

From DuPage Policy Journal

House Mental Health Committee hears testimony about banning flavored liquids for e-cigarettes

By Kyla Asbury | 21 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) questioned why THC products are not in the conversation about a possible ban on flavored e-cigarette liquids during an Illinois House of Representatives Mental Health Committee hearing last week.

Local Government

Balich pulls out of Republican primary for Will County Executive, supports Ficarello

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 28, 2019

Will County Board member Steve Balich has ended his Republican primary run for Will County Executive and thrown his support behind Nick Ficarello.

Local Government

Congressional candidate Gradel speaks out against 'radical base' behind impeachment inquiry

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 28, 2019

Illinois Republican congressional candidate Ted Gradel points to U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) as being at the center of the “power grab” that led to the impeachment inquiry filed against President Donald Trump.

Local Government

Former Notre Dame kicker Gradel announces Illinois Congresional run in 14th District

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 28, 2019

Political newcomer and former Notre Dame All-American kicker Ted Gradel is the subject of a new underdog-themed video by legendary football coach Lou Holtz that helped officially launch Gradel's run for a seat in the 14th Congressional District.

From Chicago City Wire

Taxes will continue to rise until there is pension reform, says WFLD Fox president and GM

By Glenn Minnis | 24 days ago

WFLD Fox 32 Chicago President and General Manager Dennis Welsh did not mince words about the perilous place Illinois’ growing pension crisis has left the state in during a recently aired editorial on the network in which he predicted voters are primed for revolt given anything short of pension reform.

Local Government

New candidate Wallace wants to bring 'morals, character, values' to 40th District Senate seat

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 24, 2019

Dr. Eric Wallace wants to return morality to the world of Illinois politics.

Local Government

Wallace to run for 40th District Senate seat

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 24, 2019

Dr. Eric M. Wallace announced his run for the state Senate in the 40th District on Monday, setting up a challenge to three-time Democratic incumbent Toi Hutchinson (D-Olympia Fields) on a message of “rebuilding the moral fabric of our state.”

Local Government

Rep. Batinick charges Democratic leaders with not taking pension crisis 'seriously enough'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 24, 2019

Illinois Republican House Floor Leader Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) feels the state is moving backward in its fight to gain control of the debilitating pension crisis.

Local Government

FRANKFORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 3rd Annual Pours For Parks Craft Beer & Cider Tasting

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2019

3rd Annual Pours For Parks Craft Beer & Cider Tasting • Saturday, Oct. 19, 4-7pm.

Local Government

CITY OF JOLIET: Waste Management Now Offers Live Chat!

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2019

Have garbage, recycling and yard waste questions but can't speak on the phone at the moment?

Local Government

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

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2019

Will County FREE Electronic Drop-Off Program Date: Thursday, September 26, 2019

Local Government

CITY OF LOCKPORT: Our Town Newsletter

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2019

Our Town Lockport is the City's print newsletter, sent to all postal customers within the City limits.

Local Government

CHANNAHON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The 50/50 parkway Tree Replacement Program has begun!

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2019

The program was developed to assist the homeowners of Channahon with the expense of replacing their parkway tree(s) when the tree(s) has been removed due to damage, insect infestation, disease or death

Local Government

CITY OF WILMINGTON: September 28th Flea Market

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2019

Water Street Market is a pop-up flea Market held on water st. in Historic Downtown Wilmington IL.