Will County Government
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County Offering Free Microchipping in December
The Will County Animal Control Department is offering free microchipping services to dogs and cats owned by county residents throughout…
Residents Fear Wilmington-Peotone Widening Will Mean More Trucks
Wilmington resident Roy Surdej who lives near the proposed widening is concerned it will cause even more truck traffic through…
Will County DOT Sets Public Meetings for Wilmington-Peotone Road Study
The public information meetings are part of a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study being conducted on the 22-mile stretch…
Bertino-Tarrant announces reelection campaign
Joliet, IL – Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) filed petitions with the Will County Clerk’s office this week,…
Divided Board OKs FY24 Budget
By Nick Reiher The Will County Board approved a 2023-24 budget, but not without the usual storm and stress that…
County Offers Barn Cat Adoption Program ‘Whiskers at Work’
Will County Animal Control is proud to introduce a new adoption program for residents and business owners in agricultural-zoned areas…
County Offers Fire Extinguisher Recycling
The Will County Resource Recovery and Energy (RRE) Division is now offering free fire extinguisher recycling, with year-round drop-off locations…
‘Well-Woman Day’ Health Services Offered Nov. 1
The Will County Health Department is hosting a Well-Woman Day open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
Will County Clerk Aims to Add 500 Qualified Judges for 2024 Elections
JOLIET – Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry strongly encourages individuals from both major political parties to apply to serve…
She’s Comin’ Down
By Nick Reiher After months of grassroots preservationists pulling out every stop to prevent the demolition of the former Will…
Will County EMA Director Appointed to Lead State Advisory Committee
Allison Anderson, Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director, has been appointed Co-Chair of the State of Illinois Homeland Security…
Info Meeting Set on Mills/Cherry Hill Corridor
The Will County Division of Transportation will hold an open house Public Information Meeting to hear feedback on possible improvements…