Press Releases

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is kicking off a year-long celebration of Will County’s 190th Anniversary, which will include a partnership with the Will County Historic Preservation Commission to spotlight local historic sites and milestones under the theme “Celebrating 190 Years of Community.” The county was officially founded on January 12, 1836, when it was incorporated by the State of Illinois.

The Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will be hosting the first public meeting on identifying improvements to US Route 6 between I-55 East Frontage Road to Terminal Court. The open house meeting will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Joliet Junior College.

Two public outreach meetings will be held in November to share information about the transfer of water and sewer service from the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District (SEJSD) to the City of Joliet. The Will County Community Development Division is working with both the City and SEJSD to support the transition.

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and the Will County Resource Recovery and Energy Division have announced a special, one-day fall Textiles Collection Event for shoes, clothes, and other textiles from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, October 24 at the County Office Building in Joliet (302 N. Chicago St.).

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has issued an executive order that clarifies how county government will respond to increased federal immigration enforcement actions. The order creates restrictions on the use of county property for immigration enforcement staging areas, establishes guidelines for immigration enforcement actions on county property, and provides guidance on referring residents to legal resources and temporary visas available to crime victims.

County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is hosting a pop-up event in Monee for Will County residents to receive free, fresh fruits and vegetables. The drive-up event is on Tuesday, September 23 at New Hope Christian Community Church, 4700 W. Court St. in Monee and is available to all Will County residents. 

Will County has launched a grant opportunity aimed at supporting small businesses and non-profits in enhancing their physical spaces and promoting accessibility. $300,000 has been made available to support external improvements, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility projects, and sustainability enhancements.

Will County’s Resource Recovery & Energy Division has released its Fall 2025 Will County Green recycling and collection event schedule. The schedule includes collection events for electronics, household items, household hazardous waste, motor oil, scrap metal, and other items.

Will County’s Workforce Services Division is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Workforce Center of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave, Joliet. The fair gives an opportunity for residents to meet face-to-face with 16 local employers.

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant delivered her annual State of the County address at the August meeting of the Will County Board. In her address, Bertino-Tarrant spotlighted the growing Will County economy and continued efforts by county government to improve services for residents.