Press Releases

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.

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.

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.

“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.

In honor of International Women’s Day, the Will County Executive Office is joining with State Representatives Natalie Manley and Dee Avelar, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel, and the American Red Cross to host a blood drive.

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.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Will County held its kickoff event in January, attracting hundreds of local residents interested in celebrating and learning more about the literacy program. County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has partnered with the Will County Center for Economic Development to bring the program to Will County. 

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.