Press Releases

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 reminds residents to share their opinions on the future of transportation in the county as the feedback-gathering of the current phase of the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is set to close on Dec. 31, 2024.

Will County Animal Protection Services (APS) is seeking donations to help support the care and wellbeing of shelter pets this holiday season. A “giving tree” is set up in the main lobby of the Will County Office Building, 302 N. Chicago St., Joliet.

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.

Will County elected officials begin their terms on December 2

The Will County Division of Transportation will be hosting a virtual open house to help shape the future of transportation in Will County on Wednesday, December 4. The Our Way Forward: Will County Long-Range Transportation Plan is your chance to weigh in on how we can make walking, biking, transit, and driving better, safer, and more accessible for everyone.

Will County offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29. 

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and Will County leaders have announced the approval of a balanced Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget, The budget, which prioritizes public safety spending, was voted on at the November 21, 2024 County Board meeting.