Will County Government
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Earthrise Energy: County, Local Officials Still Awaiting Details of 5,400-Acre Solar Development
Earthrise Energy County, Local Officials Still Awaiting Details of 5,400-Acre Solar Development Hundreds of residents attended Earthrise Energy’s recent open…
Will County Joins First Chicagoland Recycling Education, Outreach Effort
Leaders with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, a partnership of 275 local governments in Metro Chicago, recently announced the kickoff of…
Will County to Host One-Day Textile Collection Event on Friday, October 24
Textiles are collected at Will County’s annual spring Textiles Collection Event. There will be a one-day collection event from 10…
Will County Executive Issues Executive Order Responding to Federal Immigration Enforcement Activities
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has issued an executive order that clarifies how county government will respond to increased federal…
County Announces Sale of Delinquent Properties
Joliet, IL — Will County, as Trustee, has completed their tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent…
Will County Officials React to Staging of Trump’s Troops in Elwood
The Will County Sheriff’s Office released a statement regarding National Guard troops staging on Arsenal Road: “The safety and well-being…
Common Direction the Answer to a Kinder, Gentler County Board?
By Nick Reiher Anyone who has experienced meetings of the Will County Board and its committees, either in person or…
143rd Street Saga — Resolution Allows County to Proceed with Reduced Widening Plan
By Nick Reiher Some 74 property owners along 143rd Street in Homer Township soon will receive one final offer before…
Crete Township: County Allows More Chapters for Ranch Recovery Program
By Nick Reiher The 2nd Story Ranch Recovery Program will be able to add future chapters. The Will County Board…
County Offers Grants for Small Biz, Non-Profits
Will County has launched a grant opportunity aimed at supporting small businesses and non-profits in enhancing their physical spaces and…
County Adds Free Naloxone Sites
The Will County Health Department continues its efforts to reduce opioid overdose deaths, making access to the life-saving, overdose-reversing drug…
First Human Case of West Nile Virus Found in Will County
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Will County.…