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Will County infant’s death remains under investigation

Kankakee Daily Journal 23 Dec 2025
Will County authorities are still investigating the death of an infant who was born in a toilet and buried in a box in Wilmington, police said ... William Cosmen (Photo provided by Will County Sheriff's Office).
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5 Things to Do in Will County: ‘It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,’ Ultimate Elvis Christmas at Rialto

Kankakee Daily Journal 17 Dec 2025
For the final time, the Rialto Square Theatre will host a live reading of this holiday classic, performed by local radio talent, at 7 p.m ... A variety of Chicago musicians will perform soul, blues and gospel music in this special holiday show at 7 p.m.
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Organizers cancel annual ShareFest Will County in Lockport amid freezing forecast for Sunday

Chicago Tribune 11 Dec 2025
But the holiday spirit embodied in ShareFest Will County will endure, organizers said, as the organization still will provide sustenance to those who sign up, and Lockport Township School District 205 ...
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5 Things to Do in Will County: Holiday music, celebrations and movies this weekend

Kankakee Daily Journal 10 Dec 2025
Chris Isaak, known for his ‘90s hit “Wicked Game,” will perform at the Rialto Square Theatre at 8 p.m ... Frankfort will celebrate the season with “Home for the Holidays” from noon to 5 p.m ... The Roxy will show two holiday movies on Sunday, Dec.
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Longtime Monee Democrat William ‘Billy’ Morgan tapped to lead Will County party

Chicago Tribune 08 Dec 2025
Will County Democrats tapped WilliamBilly” Morgan as the next chair of the county’s Democratic Party, replacing Burke Schuster who held the post for three years ... Will County Sheriff Mike Kelley, a Democrat, is retiring.
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Will County Board taps reserves to cover $2.77 million deficit

Chicago Tribune 04 Dec 2025
The Will County Board voted Thursday to use just over $2.77 million from its cash reserves to balance its budget for its 2026 fiscal year that started Monday ... will put the county’s bond rating at risk.
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Will County board candidate Kevin Koukol removed from Democratic primary ballot

Chicago Tribune 04 Dec 2025
A Will County Electoral Board ruled 2-1 decision Wednesday that Homer Glen resident Kevin Koukol cannot appear on the Democratic primary ballot for Will County board after he incorrectly listed the wrong district on his statement of candidacy.
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5 Things to Do in Will County: ‘The Nutcracker,’ Light Up the Holidays in Joliet

Kankakee Daily Journal 26 Nov 2025
Holiday movie “The Polar Express” (Joliet). The Rialto Square Theatre will host a screening of the classic holiday movie at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29. Tickets are $5. Click here for more information.“The Nutcracker” Ballet (Joliet) ... Sunday, Nov. 30 ... 28 ... 29 ... 29.
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Electoral Board removes one Will County board candidate, other cases pending

Chicago Tribune 26 Nov 2025
A Democratic candidate for Will County Board’s District 11, which covers the Bolingbrook area, was removed from the primary ballot but is appealing the Electoral Board’s decision ... Will County Judge Ben ...
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Will County holds the line on taxes, but now faces budget shortfall

Chicago Tribune 20 Nov 2025
Greg Kulbartz tells the Will County Board too many people are struggling and taxes shouldn’t be raised ... Will County budget director ReShawn Howard talks about county finances Thursday during the Will County Board meeting.
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5 Things to Do in Will County: Comedy, music and holiday specials at Rialto Square Theatre this weekend

Kankakee Daily Journal 19 Nov 2025
Comedian Brad Williams will bring his “Growth Spurt” tour to the Rialto Square Theatre Thursday, Nov ... Country music artist Chris Young will bring his holiday acoustic tour to Rialto Square Theatre at 7.30 p.m.
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Will county initiative empower ‘watershed rights’ — or enrich litigators?

Capital Press 17 Nov 2025
A ballot initiative in Oregon’s Lane County intends to empower watershed rights, but critics worry it will primarily enrich litigators at the expense of agriculture and business ... “The messaging will be ...
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5 Things to Do in Will County: Patti LaBelle in Joliet, craft beer tasting at Joliet Area Historical Museum

Kankakee Daily Journal 12 Nov 2025
Legendary R&B singer Patti LaBelle will perform live at the brand new Hollywood Casino Joliet at 8 p.m ... The Joliet Area Historical Museum will have a craft beer and beverage tasting event from 5.30-9 p.m.
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JJC President Clyne Namuo Named Executive Event Chair for 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Will County (Joliet Junior College)

Public Technologies 07 Nov 2025
The 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Will County is currently on track to ... To register and receive the latest updates on the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Will County, visit act.alz.org/WillCounty.
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Forest Preserve District of Will County’s 500-acre purchase is second largest land buy in its history

Chicago Tribune 07 Nov 2025
The Forest Preserve District of Will County has ... Forest preserve board vice president Judy Ogalla, who represents eastern Will County on the Will County Board, said the area has a unique landscape.
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