Will County Gazette

As Illinois begins a new fiscal year, residents will experience an increase in fuel prices due to the state's Motor Fuel Tax (MFT), which has risen to 48.3 cents per gallon for gasoline and 55.8 cents for diesel.

Joliet releases 2024 water quality report for public review

The City of Joliet has released its 2024 Water Quality Report, which is now accessible online at www.joliet.gov/waterqualityreport.

ComEd announces relief fund for rising summer energy costs

As summer temperatures climb in the Chicago area, Park Forest residents are preparing for increased electricity bills.

Crest Hill releases 2024 consumer confidence report on water quality

Residents of Crest Hill are being informed that the 2024 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is now available.

Village of Frankfort Board of Trustees met June 2

Village of Frankfort Board of Trustees met Monday, June 2

City of Crest Hill City Council met June 2

City of Crest Hill City Council met Monday, June 2

Will County Board Public Works & Transportation Committee met July 1

Will County Board Public Works & Transportation Committee met Tuesday, July 1

Will County Board Planning and Zoning Commission met July 1

Will County Board Planning and Zoning Commission met Tuesday, July 1

Will County Board Finance Committee met July 1

Will County Board Finance Committee met Tuesday, July 1

City of Wilmington City Council met July 1

City of Wilmington City Council met Tuesday, July 1

Lanham celebrates looming eviction of child sex predators: ‘It’s been a three-year ongoing fight’

By Will County Gazette reports | Jul 1, 2025

Illinois House District 86 candidate Jim Lanham has entered a new phase of his crusade against a Joliet apartment complex housing registered child sex offenders.

Rep. Sheehan: Democrats are 'completely out of touch with the middle class'

Patrick Sheehan, Illinois State Representative, said that the state budget raises taxes on working families and argued that Illinois requires responsible fiscal management instead of new taxes.

Rep. Weaver: Senate Bill 328 is 'a terrible piece of legislation that hurts business growth'

Travis Weaver, Illinois State Representative, said that Republican legislators have urged Governor JB Pritzker to veto Senate Bill 328 and announced a legal challenge in Sangamon County Court.

Government events this July in Will County

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

Prairie State taxes: Frankfort residents rank 92nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality for 2024

Frankfort residents paid just over $11.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 92nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.

How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry in Will County Gazette publication area during 2024?