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Will County Gazette

Saturday, January 25, 2020

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Another Trump rally set for Saturday in Joliet

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 8, 2020

Freedom Movement USA is scheduled to host a Trump 2020 rally in Joliet on Saturday morning.

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THE CITY OF JOLIET POLICE DEPARTMENT: The Dock At Inwood

By Press release submission | Jan 7, 2020

Come out to The Dock At Inwood tomorrow (January 7th) from 5-10pm to support the @JolietPolice Pipes & Drums.

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CITY OF JOLIET: 2020 Waste Management Holiday Schedule

By Press release submission | Jan 7, 2020

Here's a look at the 2020 Waste Management Holiday Schedule.

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

By Press release submission | Jan 7, 2020

Location: Wilmington City Hall – Front Parking Lot

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CHANNAHON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Local Business Spotlight - Fine Tunes Center for the Arts

By Press release submission | Jan 7, 2020

This week’s Local Business Spotlight is Fine Tunes Center for the Arts!

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BOLINGBROOK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: G&W Electric Career Fair

By Press release submission | Jan 7, 2020

Looking for a full-time job?

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Madigan's leadership ignited Illinois' mass exodus, Rep. Batinick claims

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 6, 2020

Illinois House Republican Floor Leader Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) tracks much of the state’s decade-long population nosedive right back to the doorstep of longtime House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

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CHANNAHON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Village of Channahon Issues Request for Proposal for Solid Waste Collection Services

By Press release submission | Jan 5, 2020

The Village of Channahon's contract with Waste Management for solid waste (garbage, recycling & yard waste) collection services ends on April 30, 2020.

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CITY OF JOLIET: Guidelines Christmas Tree Pick Up

By Press release submission | Jan 5, 2020

Have a live Christmas tree?

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CITY OF LOCKPORT: 2020 Meeting Schedule

By Press release submission | Jan 5, 2020

City Council, Committee of the Whole.

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BOLINGBROOK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Annual State of the Village Luncheon & Mayor's Address

By Press release submission | Jan 5, 2020

Annual State of the Village Luncheon & Mayor's Address is Jan. 16.

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Local Government

CITY OF CREST HILL: Hires Two New Police Officers

By Press release submission | Jan 5, 2020

The Crest Hill Police Department has reached a new milestone.

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Local Government

3 Will County locations licensed to dispense recreational marijuana

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 2, 2020

Forty-six dispensaries throughout Illinois can sell recreational marijuana to adults as of Wednesday, including three in Will County, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

From Kankakee Times

Rep. Parkhurst to host roundtable discussion for 79th District

By Glenn Minnis | 26 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) is determined to know what’s on the minds of her 79th District constituents before the General Assembly reconvenes next month for the Spring Session.

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Candidate Marter's pro-Trump, conservative platform more than 'just a message'

By Glenn Minnis | 26 days ago

Illinois' 14th Congressional District candidate James Marter (R-Oswego) is convinced that his background uniquely qualifies him to successfully overcome incumbent U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) in next year's election.

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Funneling of funds from firearms programs an attack on the Constitution, Rep. Batinick fumes

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 30, 2019

In the opinion of Illinois Republican House Floor Leader Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield), sweeping funds from a program meant for the Illinois State Police to help facilitate gun registrations is a direct affront to the United States Constitution.

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Rep. Batinick condemns payroll snafu at Governors State – 'taxpayers are tired of the waste, abuse'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 27, 2019

Illinois House Republican Floor Leader Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) admits that not much about the payroll scandal clouding the Governors State University campus surprises him.

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Watchdogs insist DuPage Trustee Oliver resign over ginned up retaliation against colleague Alyssia Benford

By W.J. Kennedy | Dec 26, 2019

The Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) are calling DuPage Trustee Maripat Oliver a “hypocrite” for her ongoing -- and proven baseless -- allegations of criminal activity by her colleague, Trustee Alyssia Benford, and they are insisting that she resign.

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CITY OF JOLIET: Noon Year's Eve

By Press release submission | Dec 26, 2019

Countdown to 2020 kid-style with some festive family fun!

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BOLINGBROOK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Day Time Lifeguards And Swim Instructors Needed

By Press release submission | Dec 25, 2019

Perfect for stay-at-home moms, shift workers: Bolingbrook Park District needs indoor lifeguards.