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City of Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals met May 15

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 17, 2025

City of Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, May 15.

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Park Forest approves FY 25-26 budget focusing on infrastructure improvements

By Will County Gazette | Jun 17, 2025

During a recent board meeting, the Park Forest Board of Trustees approved the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget, detailing over $20.4 million in planned capital improvements.

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City of Joliet Plan Commission met May 15

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 17, 2025

City of Joliet Plan Commission met Thursday, May 15.

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Jon Kindseth named new village manager for Park Forest

By Will County Gazette | Jun 17, 2025

The Village of Park Forest has appointed Jon Kindseth as the new village manager.

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Village Manager Tom Mick retires after nearly three decades

By Will County Gazette | Jun 17, 2025

After nearly 30 years of service, Tom Mick is retiring from his role as Village Manager of Park Forest.

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City of Joliet cancels historic preservation commission meeting on June 25

By Will County Gazette | Jun 17, 2025

Notice has been given that the City of Joliet Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for June 25, 2025, has been cancelled.

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New Lenox residents paid 50th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during April

By Will County Gazette | Jun 17, 2025

New Lenox residents paid just over $1.8 million in sales taxes, the 50th highest total paid per municipality in April.

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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Other Services (except Public Administration) industry across Will County Gazette publication area in 2024

By Will County Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) 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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Analysis: Valley View Community Unit School District 365U administrators rank 317th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Will County Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

Administrators in Valley View Community Unit School District 365U earn an average of $116,842 per year, ranking 317th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Test expectations: How many Manhattan School District 114 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Will County Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 36.9% of Manhattan School District 114 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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State Rep. Sheehan on state budget: 'Democrats pushed a plan that forces $1 billion in new taxes'

By Will County Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

Patrick Sheehan, State Representative of Illinois, said that the state’s new budget raises taxes without offering property or other tax relief for residents, families, and seniors.

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Local Government Meetings today in Will County

By Will County Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

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Government events this week in Will County: June 15-21

By Will County Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

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

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Silver Cross opens urgent care center in Crest Hill

By Will County Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

Silver Cross has announced the opening of its new urgent care center located at Crestlake Commons, 16127 S. Weber Road, Crest Hill.

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Crete joins Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois

By Will County Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

Crete is set to participate in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

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Park Forest Board meeting addresses taxes, budget approval and leadership transition

By Will County Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

The Park Forest Village Board is set to convene on Monday, June 16, with a comprehensive agenda that includes significant financial and administrative decisions.

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City partners with Clarke for mosquito control on June 16

By Will County Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

The City has engaged Clarke, a nationally recognized expert in mosquito control, to address the ongoing mosquito infestation and frequent breeding issues.

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Village of Channahon receives award for financial reporting excellence

By Will County Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has announced that the Village of Channahon has been awarded the GFOA's Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting.

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Illinois Senate Republican leader criticizes FY26 budget

By Will County Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran has voiced criticism following Governor Pritzker's signing of the fiscal year 2026 budget.

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City of Joliet cancels land use committee meeting scheduled for June

By Will County Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

Notice has been given under Section 2.02 of the Open Meetings Act that the City of Joliet's Land Use and Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for June 25, 2025, has been cancelled.