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Will County Gazette

Saturday, November 1, 2025

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Which Will County area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Wednesday, Oct. 29?

By T. A. Slater | Oct 26, 2025

These ex-Will County area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Wednesday, Oct. 29.

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School events this week in Will County: Oct. 26 - Nov. 1

By A. G. Willis | Oct 25, 2025

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

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Peotone sets trick-or-treat hours for October 31, 2025

By K. L. Hill | Oct 25, 2025

The Village of Peotone has announced the official hours for trick-or-treating on Halloween.

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Who are the ex-high school stars from Will County area competing on Tuesday, Oct. 28?

By T. A. Slater | Oct 25, 2025

These former Will County area high school athletes will take part in events on Tuesday, Oct. 28.

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174 sports coaches at institutions in Will County earn on average $24,341 in 2024

By D. P. Stevens | Oct 24, 2025

The highest average coaching salary among institutions in Will County during 2024 was $52,300 at Lewis University, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Federal jury finds in favor of Joliet police sergeant in civil rights lawsuit

By J. E. Hamrick | Oct 24, 2025

A federal jury has found in favor of Joliet Police Sergeant Edward Grizzle in a civil rights lawsuit brought by retired Sergeant Dwayne Killian.

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Tomorrow's schedule for memorial or funeral services in Will County

By K. L. Hill | Oct 24, 2025

The following funeral or memorial service is scheduled to happen in Will County tomorrow.

Village of New Lenox announces Halloween 2025 trick-or-treat hours and safety tips

By Y. B. Jensen | Oct 24, 2025

Trick-or-treating in the Village of New Lenox for Halloween 2025 will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Residents are encouraged to prioritize safety during these hours.

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I-80 lane shifts and closures scheduled in Joliet as reconstruction continues

By J. E. Hamrick | Oct 24, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced upcoming lane changes on Interstate 80 in Joliet as part of a larger reconstruction project stretching from Ridge Road in Minooka to U.S. 30 in Joliet and New Lenox.

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Park Forest Board to honor retiring police commander and review property ordinances

By Y. B. Jensen | Oct 24, 2025

The Park Forest Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet on Monday, October 27, to address two property-related items and to honor retiring Police Commander Julius Moore for his 20 years of service.

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Who are the former high school athletes from Will County area competing during the week of Monday, Oct. 27?

By T. A. Slater | Oct 24, 2025

These ex-Will County area high school athletes will be competing in the week starting Monday, Oct. 27.

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This weekend's entertainment events in Will County: Friday, Oct. 24 - Sunday, Oct. 26

By W. K. Thornton | Oct 23, 2025

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

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Local Government Meetings today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Oct 23, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

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Kathryn Grace Gnatek, 69, Passes Away

By J. E. Hamrick | Oct 23, 2025

Kathryn Grace Gnatek passed away on Oct. 21. Below is the obituary.

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Sophia M. Janke, 67, of Wilmington, Illinois, Dies at Silver Cross Hospital

By J. E. Hamrick | Oct 23, 2025

Sophia M. Janke passed away on Oct. 21. Below is the obituary.

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Which former Will County area high school stars will compete on Sunday, Oct. 26?

By T. A. Slater | Oct 23, 2025

On Sunday, Oct. 26, these former Will County area high school stars will be competing.

Village of New Lenox promotes local shopping for 2025 holiday season

By E. E. Reid | Oct 22, 2025

The Village of New Lenox and its Chamber of Commerce have launched a campaign to encourage residents to support local businesses during the holiday shopping season.

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Local government meeting today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Oct 22, 2025

Will County City Council Meeting starting at 6:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Paul W. Hicks, III, 58, of Wilmington, Remembered for Humor, Love of Family, and Social Nature

By J. E. Hamrick | Oct 22, 2025

Paul W. Hicks passed away on Oct. 20. Below is the obituary.

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Which former Will County area high school stars will compete on Saturday, Oct. 25?

By T. A. Slater | Oct 22, 2025

These ex-Will County area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Saturday, Oct. 25.