Will County Government
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Know Your Tornadoes from Tomatoes
By Stephanie Irvine Families from all over Will County attended the interactive “Science of Storms” presentation hosted by the Will…
Board Leader Hopes There’s Bipartisan Support for Raises
By Nick Reiher Recent attempts to consider raising salaries for countywide elected officials and County Board members have fizzled or…
Will County Health Officials Eyeing Proposed Cuts
The Trump Administration notified the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) that it is terminating federal grants nationwide that had…
Will County ‘Recyclepalooza’ Returns March 29
“Recyclepalooza” is kicking off Will County’s 2025 recycling event season, offering a free recycling and collection event in Joliet for…
Will County Launches ‘Mutt Madness’ Free Dog Adoptions in March
Will County Animal Protection Services (APS) is waiving adoption fees for dogs six months and older throughout March as part…
Vote by Mail Ballots and Early Voting for the April 1, 2025, Consolidated Election Begin March 17
JOLIET – The Will County Clerk’s Office announced that Vote By Mail ballots for the April 1, 2025, Consolidated Election…
Massive Solar Farm Reps Pull Plan after Feeling Sticker Shock
By Nick Reiher Residents of Reed and Custer townships who attended the February 20 Will County Board meeting were prepared…
Health Department Encourages Residents to Protect Themselves from Norovirus
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) have both reported increased numbers of…
Thanks for Everything, Mark!
The Will County Farm Bureau hosted a reception January 11 to honor retiring Manager Mark Schneidewind, and to welcome his…
Former Chief Judge Re-Appointed to FOID Card Review Board
Richard Schoenstedt will continue to serve as a Member of the Firearm Owner’s Identification Card Review Board. Schoenstedt has over…
$27M Grant Will Aid Crucial Gougar Road Overpass
The United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration has awarded over $27 million to Will County to construct a…
IDOT to Take Over Project at IL53/Manhattan-Arsenal
By Nick Reiher Will County will be off the hook for improvements at Manhattan-Arsenal Road and Illinois 53 as officials…