Press Releases

Local authorities want to alert the public of a spike in recent overdose deaths in the area due to cocaine laced with fentanyl. These deaths occurred in the Joliet/Lockport area.

The Workforce Center of Will County will hold its weekly job fair from 10:00 a.m. until noon on Thursday, September 26 at its location, 2400 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100, Joliet, IL. A large number of area employers offering a variety of positions will be represented at this job fair.

Will County residents who have their pets spayed or neutered at participating veterinary offices in September can receive a $40 county-sponsored discount.

Residents, staff, and local officials joined August 25 to celebrate the retirement of Becky Haldorson, who has served on the administrative staff of Sunny Hill Nursing Home since 2005.

Will County Executive Larry Walsh announced today he is accepting applications for the county’s representative on the Metra Board of Directors.

Will County Executive Larry Walsh announced today that he will not seek a fifth term as leader of one of the fastest growing counties in Illinois. Walsh, who has spent his entire adult life in public service, has decided to retire and spend more time with his wife, Irene, six children, and 20 grandchildren.

During today’s State of the County address, delivered by Chief of Staff Nick Palmer on behalf of County Executive Walsh, Will County’s position as an important part of the global transportation network and continued economic success were highlighted.