Will County Gazette

Will County Gazette

Thursday, April 9, 2020

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10 professional licenses are set to lapse in Bolingbrook during Q2

10 professional licenses are set to lapse in Bolingbrook during the second quarter, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 9, 2020

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175 Illinois nursing homes rated ‘much below average’ in federal database

By LGIS News Service | 8 days ago

The number of Illinois nursing homes ranked “much below average” now numbers 175, according to a database managed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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In light of COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois Business Alliance calls on Gov. Pritzker and General Assembly to take graduated income tax proposal off the ballot

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Chicago, IL (March 19, 2020) – The Illinois Business Alliance is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois General Assembly to remove the graduated income tax amendment from the 2020 General Election ballot.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois named the least tax-friendly state by MSN

By April Bamburg | 2 months ago

Ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address where he is excepted to outline the budget for the 2021 fiscal year and his funding priorities, the State of Illinois has been named one of the "Least Tax-Friendly" states to live in, by MSN.com.

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Nothing 'fair' about Pritzker's tax plan for pass-through businesses, IBA president says

By Tom Lawrence | 2 months ago

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls it a "fair tax," but critics say it is far from fair and that it would be a mistake to support it when it appears as a referendum question on ballots in November.

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CHANNAHON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Local Business Spotlight - Precision Truck Center

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2020

This week's Local Business Spotlight is Precision Truck Center!

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Dance Dimensions owner, director gives students freedom to express themselves

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Dec 30, 2019

When Kim Marie Peterson learned in 1992 that the dance studio at which she practically grew up was for sale, she knew it was fate.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP-driven Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit to save $40 million in operations

By Glenn Minnis | 5 months ago

Illinois House Republicans are intent on keeping the manufacturing industry positioned as one of the state’s largest economic drivers.

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CITY OF CREST HILL: Investing in Illinois Project

By Press release submission | Nov 4, 2019

Ensuring the safety of every family we serve is our highest priority.

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BOLINGBROOK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Sleep Number Looking For A Full Time Sales Person

By Press release submission | Nov 4, 2019

Sleep Number , 855 E. Boughton Rd Suit A in Bolingbrook, is looking for a full time sales person. Great benefits, hourly plus commission, and bonus

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By Glenn Minnis | 7 months ago

Illinois’ record-setting 2017 income tax hike has done little to slow the state’s rising pension costs, leaving state taxpayers on the hook for nearly $250 billion in unfunded public pension liability.

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BOLINGBROOK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Business Before Hours at Campfire

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2019

Join us for our Business Before Hours at Campfire on Friday September 20th at 7:30am.

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LaBranche Family Foundation provides a beacon for families in need throughout Will County

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Sep 17, 2019

As president and founder of the LaBranche Family Foundation Inc. (LFF) in Bolingbrook, Rowsha LaBranche helps families facing financial challenges throughout Will County and its border communities.

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CHANNAHON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Ribbon Cutting for I&M Canal Bike Share - Channahon Station

By Press release submission | Aug 20, 2019

Join us at the I&M Canal Bike Share - Channahon Station (25334 West Eames St., along the trail in front of Skateland) for the Canal Corridor Association's I&M Canal Bike Share Official Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, August 28th at 4:00 pm.

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Boys and Girls Club director makes providing hope to Joliet-area youth his number-one pastime

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Aug 5, 2019

Boys and Girls Club of Joliet Executive Director Kahlil Diab has been helping improve the lives of young individuals since joining the organization 10 years ago.

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Joliet Hope Center member service rep helps feed families spiritually as well as physically

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Jul 27, 2019

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Bridges to a New Day executive director empowers others, gives back through counseling

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Jul 17, 2019

Carolyn Khan has been empowering children and adults through counseling for the past 15 years in her role as executive director of Bridges to a New Day in Romeoville.

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Crime Stoppers of Bolingbrook helps village residents feel safer, sleep better

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Jul 9, 2019

The numbers confirm it in spades: Crime Stoppers of Bolingbrook has made the village a safer place to live since its inception in 2006.

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Kennel manager found 'a new sense of purpose' through her work at Will County Humane Society

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Jul 3, 2019

For kennel manager Malorie Ernst, working for the Will County Humane Society has been a life-changing experience.

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Will County Senior Services Center director of care coordination strives to make a difference every day

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Jun 25, 2019

Senior Services Center of Will County Care Coordination Director Brianne Hetman focuses on the well-being of seniors throughout her community and the surrounding areas.