Public Meeting Planned for Intersection in Crete Township Public Meeting Planned for Intersection in Crete Township Matthew Libs / Wednesday, April 23, 2025 0 43 The Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) will hold a Public Information Meeting concerning the proposed improvement of the Burville Road at Exchange Street intersection in Crete Township, near the Village of Crete. The meeting will be held at Crete Township Fire Protection District Station #1, 26730 S. Stoney Island Ave. in Crete on April 30, 2025 from 4-7 p.m. Read more
Will County Releases 2025 Road Construction Schedule Will County Releases 2025 Road Construction Schedule Division of Transportation Launches new online map for planned future projects Matthew Libs / Wednesday, April 16, 2025 0 384 The Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) is spotlighting their 2025 construction and maintenance schedule, with several roadway reconstruction, improvement, and resurfacing projects occurring throughout the county. Read more
EMA Hosts “The Science of Storms” Event to Help Families Prepare for Severe Weather EMA Hosts “The Science of Storms” Event to Help Families Prepare for Severe Weather Mike Theodore / Monday, March 31, 2025 0 371 Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is hosting a free event aimed at helping local families get “storm-ready” and prepared for emergencies. “The Science of Storms: Are You Prepared?” will take place on Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. until noon at the Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, 25055 W. Walnut Ln, Channahon. Read more
Will County "Recyclepalooza" Returns in Time for Spring Cleaning Will County "Recyclepalooza" Returns in Time for Spring Cleaning Matthew Libs / Monday, March 24, 2025 0 437 “Recyclepalooza” is kicking off Will County’s 2025 recycling event season, offering a free recycling and collection event in Joliet for electronics, household hazardous waste, metal, wood, clothing, books, toys, and more on Saturday, March 29. Read more
Will County Launches "Mutt Madness" Free Dog Adoption Program Will County Launches "Mutt Madness" Free Dog Adoption Program Matthew Libs / Friday, March 7, 2025 0 720 Will County Animal Protection Services (APS) is waiving adoption fees for dogs six months and older throughout March as part of their “Mutt Madness” promotion. The promotion event runs from March 1 through March 31, 2025. Read more
Small Business Owners Invited to Seminar Focused on Government Bidding and Procurement Small Business Owners Invited to Seminar Focused on Government Bidding and Procurement Matthew Libs / Wednesday, February 26, 2025 0 482 A free seminar for small business owners to learn about state, county, and municipal bidding opportunities will be held from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM on March 6, 2025 at the Joliet Junior College’s City Center Campus. The “Bidding and Procurement Seminar for Small Business Owners” is the result of a collaboration between the Joliet Junior College Entrepreneur and Business Center (EBC), the Will County Center for Economic Development (CED), the Will County Executive Office, and the State of Illinois. Read more
Will County EMA to Hold Community Preparedness Workshop in Plainfield Will County EMA to Hold Community Preparedness Workshop in Plainfield Matthew Libs / Friday, February 21, 2025 0 448 The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is hosting its second public preparedness workshop at 9 a.m. on March 22, 2025 at the Plainfield Fire District, 23748 W 135th Street, Plainfield. Read more
Presidents Day Kids' Fair Returns to Troy Middle School Presidents Day Kids' Fair Returns to Troy Middle School Matthew Libs / Thursday, February 6, 2025 0 591 Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant invites families to attend a fun-filled Kids’ Fair on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 from 9 a.m. until noon at Troy Middle School, 5800 W. Theodore St., Plainfield, IL. The free event features interactive and educational activities from local organizations, businesses, and government agencies. Read more
Will County EMA Advises Residents of Upcoming Cold Snap Will County EMA Advises Residents of Upcoming Cold Snap Matthew Libs / Friday, January 17, 2025 0 382 The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is cautioning residents about an upcoming stretch of cold weather over the Martin Luther King, Jr holiday weekend. Read more
Will County Receives $27 Million Federal Grant for New Lenox Rail Crossing Overpass Will County Receives $27 Million Federal Grant for New Lenox Rail Crossing Overpass Funding will accelerate project aimed at increasing safety and reducing traffic at rail crossing Mike Theodore / Thursday, January 16, 2025 0 1355 The United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration has awarded over $27 million to Will County to construct a rail crossing overpass at the Gougar Road at Wisconsin Central/Canadian National Railroad Grade Separation in New Lenox. The funding, representing the largest transportation grant in Will County history, will accelerate construction on a project aimed at increasing safety and reducing traffic at a key rail crossing. Read more