Will County Government

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Crete’s Very Own Claim to a Revolutionary War Patriot

June 25, 2026

By Karen Haave William Hewes was a young American Patriot who fought in the Revolutionary War. Earlier this month, a…

June 25, 2026

By Nick Reiher Will County Board members are considering whether to become part of a local group of communities that…

June 15, 2026

Will County residents will have a new way to receive emergency alerts and important community information as Will County 9-1-1…

June 4, 2026

The Will County Health Department continues its efforts to reduce opioid overdose deaths, making access to the life-saving, overdose-reversing drug…

June 4, 2026

By Andrea Arens Residents had an opportunity on May 20 to learn more about a proposed roadway improvement project along…

May 21, 2026

By Nick Reiher They pleaded for a postponement, denials outright and threatened election reprisal and lawsuits, but in the end,…

May 14, 2026

By Nick Reiher Will County Board leaders on May 14 narrowly voted to recommend the full board approve the plan…

May 7, 2026

By Karen Haave A batch of glossy mystery mailings landing in Crete-Monee area mailboxes have created a bit of a…

May 7, 2026

By Nick Reiher The May 12 hearing on the 6,100-acre Pride of the Prairie Solar Farm plan before the Will…

April 30, 2026

Interview Tactics Monday, 5/4, 6 – 7 p.m., New Lenox Public Library, 120 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox. Learn tips and tricks for…

April 16, 2026

By Nick Reiher The Will County Board approved seven solar farm proposals at its April 16 meeting, including six board…

April 16, 2026

By Stephanie Irvine With developers in communities pitching projects from solar to data centers, warehouses and other uses to local…