Press Releases

Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week, celebrated April 12–18 this year, is an annual event that recognizes and promotes the important work of animal control officers and animal service professionals who dedicate countless hours to protecting both the public and animals. The week is sponsored by the National Animal Care & Control Association and aims to provide support and encouragement while recognizing the tireless contributions of animal control officers and staff across the country.

The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will host their “When Seconds Matter: Public Preparedness Workshop” on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Reed-Custer High School in Braidwood. The free community event is designed to help residents stay safe, informed, and prepared for emergencies and disasters of all kinds.

The Workforce Services Division of Will County will be hosting their fourth-annual Pathways to Professions Career Expo from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the Romeoville Athletic and Events Center (55 Phelps Ave, Romeoville). The free expo aims to connect job seekers with over 80 employers from a wide range of in-demand industries.

County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has appointed ReShawn Howard as Director of the Will County Budget and Finance Department. She brings over 30 years of experience in government finance, corporate, consulting, and accounting to the role, including 12 years as Will County Budget Director.

The Workforce Center of Will County will be temporarily closed during their move to a new location, effective on Tuesday, February 24^th and re-opening on Wednesday, March 4^th. The multi-agency employment center is moving to 1300 Copperfield Avenue in Joliet, on the city’s east side, providing a more centralized and accessible location for residents across Will County.

The Will County Emergency Management Agency, Wilmington Fire Protection District, and Wilmington ESDA, in coordination with the National Weather Service, are monitoring conditions on the Kankakee River as temperatures rise and ice conditions gradually change.

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant invites families to attend a fun-filled Kids’ Fair on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 from 9 a.m. until noon at Troy Middle School, 5800 W. Theodore St., Plainfield. The free event features interactive and educational activities from local organizations, businesses, and government agencies.

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.