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Fairmont invites input on e-learning plan for 2025-2028

By Will County Gazette | Jun 22, 2025

Fairmont families are invited to review the proposed E-Learning Plan for 2025-2028, which is pending board approval.

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Fairmont releases multilingual school calendar for 2025-2026

By Will County Gazette | Jun 22, 2025

The Fairmont school district has released the calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year.

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School events this week in Will County: June 22-28

By Will County Gazette | Jun 21, 2025

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

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2024: Frankfort Community Consolidated School District 157C administrators rank 403rd lowest in state for average salary

By Will County Gazette | Jun 21, 2025

Administrators in Frankfort Community Consolidated School District 157C earn an average of $108,134 per year, ranking 403rd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Zelma L. Sybert, 97, of Lockport, Illinois, Dies at St. Patrick's Residence

By Will County Gazette | Jun 21, 2025

Zelma Louise Sybert passed away on June 19. Below is the obituary.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Will County in week ending June 14

By Will County Gazette | Jun 20, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Will County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Wilmington Community Unit School District 209U administrators rank 393rd highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Will County Gazette | Jun 20, 2025

Administrators in Wilmington Community Unit School District 209U earn an average of $112,128 per year, ranking 393rd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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In 2023-24 school year, 17.3% of Frankfort Community Consolidated School District 157C students failed ELA portion of IAR

By Will County Gazette | Jun 20, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 17.3% of Frankfort Community Consolidated School District 157C students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Will County in week ending June 14?

By Will County Gazette | Jun 20, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Will County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Remembering JoAnn Dean Killingsworth's Death Anniversary: reflections on the career of the actress (June 20)

By Will County Gazette | Jun 20, 2025

JoAnn Dean Killingsworth died from cancer at her home in Brea, California, on June 20, 2015.

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Aurora Villabona Amargo, 88, Remembered for Love, Adventures, and Kindness

By Will County Gazette | Jun 20, 2025

Aurora Villabona Amargo passed away on June 18. Below is the obituary.

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Barbara Johnson, Loving Wife and Mother, Passes Away at 81

By Will County Gazette | Jun 20, 2025

Barbara Johnson passed away on June 18. Below is the obituary.

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Joliet reaches settlement on NorthPoint Development project

By Will County Gazette | Jun 20, 2025

Joliet, IL – The City of Joliet has reached a settlement with several parties concerning the NorthPoint Development project.

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Park Forest opens cooling centers amid upcoming heatwave

By Will County Gazette | Jun 20, 2025

Park Forest officials have issued a warning to residents as a heatwave is expected to bring temperatures into the mid-90s, with heat indices ranging from 103 to 107 degrees.

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Crest Hill advises residents on accessing local cooling and warming centers

By Will County Gazette | Jun 20, 2025

Crest Hill residents seeking relief from extreme temperatures have access to local warming and cooling centers.

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Joliet Board schedules special meeting for June 23

By Will County Gazette | Jun 20, 2025

The City of Joliet Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is set to hold a special meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025.

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Analysis: Joliet Public School District 86 administrators rank 383rd highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Will County Gazette | Jun 20, 2025

Administrators in Joliet Public School District 86 earn an average of $112,980 per year, ranking 383rd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Will County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 14

By Will County Gazette | Jun 19, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Will County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Entertainment events this weekend in Will County: Friday, June 20 - Sunday, June 22

By Will County Gazette | Jun 19, 2025

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Will County this weekend.

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Test expectations: How many Will County School District 92 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Will County Gazette | Jun 19, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 29.7% of Will County School District 92 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.