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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

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Joliet council to vote on Dome of Unity public art proposal

By K. L. Hill | Sep 12, 2025

The City of Joliet is set to bring the Dome of Unity public art proposal before the City Council for a final vote at its upcoming meeting.

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Joliet residents paid 3rd-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during July

By K. M. Warren | Sep 12, 2025

Joliet residents paid just under $7 million in sales taxes, the third highest total paid per municipality in July.

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Park Forest Fire Department announces open house and safety initiatives for October

By M. R. Baron | Sep 12, 2025

The Park Forest Fire Department will organize several events in October to mark Fire Prevention Month, including a poster contest for children, an open house, and participation in a smoke alarm installation initiative.

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Local Government Meeting today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Sep 12, 2025

Will County City Council Meeting starting at 7 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Robert “Bob” J. Humbert, Building Trades Instructor and Nature Enthusiast, Passes at 60

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 12, 2025

Robert "Bob" J. Humbert passed away on Sept. 10. Below is the obituary.

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Patrick Sheehan files resolution honoring Charlie Kirk after Utah Valley University shooting

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 12, 2025

Illinois State Representative Patrick Sheehan responded on social media to the September shooting at Utah Valley University involving Charlie Kirk.

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Which former Will County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Sept. 15?

By T. A. Slater | Sep 12, 2025

These former Will County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Sept. 15.

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Entertainment events this weekend in Will County: Friday, Sept. 12 - Sunday, Sept. 14

By W. K. Thornton | Sep 11, 2025

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

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Will County responsible for 3rd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

By L. A. Malone | Sep 11, 2025

Will County residents paid approximately $9.5 million in sales taxes, the third highest total paid per county in July.

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Mokena residents rank 80th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for July

By K. M. Warren | Sep 11, 2025

Mokena residents paid just under $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 80th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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Local Government Meetings today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Sep 11, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

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John Fenili, Revered Educator and Family Man, Remembered with Love

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 11, 2025

John Fenili EdD passed away on Sept. 9. Below is the obituary.

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Ma. Elena Aurora Guzmán, age 84, of Romeoville Remembered as Beloved Mother and Abuelita

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 11, 2025

Aurora Guzman passed away on Sept. 9. Below is the obituary.

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Nancy Miarecki, Devoted Wife and Mother, Remembered for Faith and Servant’s Heart

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 11, 2025

Nancy Miarecki passed away on Sept. 9. Below is the obituary.

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Phillip E. Bocinsky, Retired ComEd Employee and Outdoors Enthusiast, Remembered at 88

By J. E. Hamrick | Sep 11, 2025

Phillip E. Bocinsky passed away on Sept. 9. Below is the obituary.

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Which former Will County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Sept. 14?

By T. A. Slater | Sep 11, 2025

These former Will County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Sept. 14.

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City of Joliet to honor veterans at Fiestas Patrias Mexican Independence Day Parade

By M. R. Baron | Sep 10, 2025

The City of Joliet will host its annual Fiestas Patrias Mexican Independence Day Parade on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

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Joliet schedules tornado siren maintenance and testing for September

By K. L. Hill | Sep 10, 2025

The City of Joliet Office of Emergency & Disaster Management has announced that tornado sirens throughout the city will undergo scheduled maintenance and testing on September 11, 12, and 15, 2025.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 5 inmates sentenced in Will County during week ending Sept. 20

By R. R. Schell | Sep 10, 2025

There were five inmates who were sentenced in Will County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

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Local Government Meetings today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Sep 10, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.