Press Releases

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Access Will County Plan, which outlines strategies for countywide improvements to dial-a-ride services, has been formally adopted by the Will County Board. This follows a vote to approve the plan at the board’s December 19, 2024 regular meeting.

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and the Will County Center for Economic Development have announced a partnership with The Dollywood Foundation to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to Will County. The partnership kicks off a county-wide fundraising campaign to fully launch the book-gifting program in Will County, which mails free, high-quality and age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five.

Will County Animal Protection Services (APS) is giving the gift of peace of mind this holiday season. For a second year, their “Home for the Holidays” promotion is offering free microchipping for pets owned by county residents throughout the month of December.