Will County Gazette

The game took place in Charles Schwab Field Omaha.

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On Tuesday, June 17, former Lincoln-Way West High School standout Cole Crafton collegiate team wins in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

The game took place in Charles Schwab Field Omaha.

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Joliet Catholic Academy standout TJ Schlageter’s collegiate team wins game in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship on Tuesday, June 17

The game took place in Charles Schwab Field Omaha.

Home prices in Will County during April 2025 increased compared to the same period in 2024

In April, the median sale price of a home in Will County rose by $27,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 4%.

Mokena residents rank 88th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for April

Mokena residents paid just under $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 88th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

Did Homer Community Consolidated School District 33C students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 35.6% of Homer Community Consolidated School District 33C students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Manhattan School District 114 administrators rank 341st highest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Manhattan School District 114 earn an average of $115,341 per year, ranking 341st highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many Asian students were enrolled in Will County schools in 2023-24 school year?

In Will County schools, 8,230 Asian students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Local Government Meetings today in Will County

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

Karen Alma Friddle, Dedicated Bartender and Beloved Mother, Passes Away at 79

Karen Alma Friddle passed away on June 15. Below is the obituary.

Will County Board Planning and Zoning Commission met June 17

Will County Board Planning and Zoning Commission met Tuesday, June 17.

Village of New Lenox Board of Trustees met May 12

Village of New Lenox Board of Trustees met Monday, May 12.

Village of Frankfort Board of Trustees met June 16

Village of Frankfort Board of Trustees met Monday, June 16.

Village of Channahon Board of Trustees met June 16

Village of Channahon Board of Trustees met Monday, June 16.

City of Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals met May 15

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

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

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.

City of Joliet Plan Commission met May 15

City of Joliet Plan Commission met Thursday, May 15.

Jon Kindseth named new village manager for Park Forest

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

Village Manager Tom Mick retires after nearly three decades

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

City of Joliet cancels historic preservation commission meeting on June 25