Will County Hosting Three Fall Workshops Focused on Long-Term Transportation Planning Will County Hosting Three Fall Workshops Focused on Long-Term Transportation Planning Family-friendly events in Beecher, Manhattan, and Wilmington focused on future projects Matthew Libs / Tuesday, November 5, 2024 0 125 Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and the Will County Division of Transportation will be hosting three community workshops as part of the county’s “Our Way Forward” Long-Range Transportation Plan. The workshops will be hosted in Beecher, Manhattan, and Wilmington and will include family-friendly fun activities and an opportunity for residents to share their input on future transportation projects. Read more
Will County Pursuing Expanded Space for Veterans Services Will County Pursuing Expanded Space for Veterans Services New center will be at the heart of a Joliet-based Veteran Support Campus Matthew Libs / Thursday, October 24, 2024 0 471 Will County leaders and the Will County Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) have announced a collaboration to create a unified Veteran Assistance and Support Center in Joliet. The center will occupy an existing county building at 1300 Copperfield Avenue and would be at the heart of a centralized campus for Will County veterans. Read more
Will County Celebrates "Barktober" by Waiving Dog Adoption Fees Will County Celebrates "Barktober" by Waiving Dog Adoption Fees Matthew Libs / Thursday, October 17, 2024 0 468 Will County Animal Protection Services (WCAPS) is waiving all adoption fees for dogs in the month of October as part of their “Barktober” promotion event, in recognition of National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Read more
FEMA Opens Technical Assistance Center in Joliet to Support Residents Filing Relief Applications FEMA Opens Technical Assistance Center in Joliet to Support Residents Filing Relief Applications Matthew Libs / Friday, October 4, 2024 0 626 In coordination with the Will County Emergency Management Agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Joliet to provide technical assistance to residents applying for federal assistance from damage sustained during the July 13-16 severe weather. Read more
Second Round of Open House Meetings to be Held on Wilmington-Peotone Road Study Second Round of Open House Meetings to be Held on Wilmington-Peotone Road Study Matthew Libs / Thursday, October 3, 2024 0 437 The Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) is hosting two public information open houses in October about the future of Wilmington-Peotone Road, between Interstate 55 and Drecksler Road. Read more
Moody's: Will County Maintaining an "Excellent" Credit Position Moody's: Will County Maintaining an "Excellent" Credit Position Matthew Libs / Tuesday, October 1, 2024 0 421 Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant today announced that Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) has released their most recent credit analysis for the County. According to Moody’s, Will County has an excellent credit position due to financial management practices and a growing local economy. Read more
FEMA Teams Going Door-to-Door in Will County to Encourage Relief Applications FEMA Teams Going Door-to-Door in Will County to Encourage Relief Applications Mike Theodore / Thursday, September 26, 2024 0 651 The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that they will be deploying door-to-door teams to support residents impacted by the July 13-16, 2024 severe weather that impacted Will County. FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams will be visiting residential and business properties countywide, with a priority on Elwood, Joliet, Manhattan, and Shorewood. Read more
Federal Assistance Available for July 13-16 Storm Damage in Will County Federal Assistance Available for July 13-16 Storm Damage in Will County President Biden approves disaster declaration; Funding available to affected individuals in Will County Mike Theodore / Monday, September 23, 2024 0 874 President Joseph R. Biden has signed a federal Major Disaster Declaration authorizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Individual Assistance program for areas impacted by the severe weather and flooding on July 13-16, which includes Will County. Community members can now apply for FEMA’s Individual Assistance program, which could include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners to recover from the effects of the severe weather experienced between July 13 and July 16. Read more
Charles B. Pelkie Jr. Appointed as Will County Clerk Charles B. Pelkie Jr. Appointed as Will County Clerk Matthew Libs / Thursday, September 19, 2024 0 722 County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has appointed Charles B. Pelkie Jr. as Will County Clerk, serving until an elected successor is sworn in on December 2, 2024. The appointment was confirmed unanimously by the Will County Board on September 19, 2024. Read more
Recyclepalooza Returns to New Lenox on Sept. 14 Recyclepalooza Returns to New Lenox on Sept. 14 Matthew Libs / Thursday, September 12, 2024 0 1021 Recyclepalooza returns to New Lenox this Saturday, offering free recycling for electronics, household hazardous waste, metal, wood, clothing, books, toys, and more. Read more