Press Releases

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and the Will County Division of Transportation announced that the county is embarking on a long-term planning effort to guide the next 25 years of transportation projects. The “Our Way Forward 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan” will incorporate public feedback in evaluating future priorities, including through an online survey and workshops. Take the survey at: www.ourwaywill.co/engage 

Please note: Will County facilities are CLOSED on Monday, January 1 in observance of New Year's Day. 

The Will County Resource Recovery and Energy Division offers year-round recycling for electronics, including string lights. There are also three Joliet drop-box locations for only string light recycling that will be up until January 31, 2024.

The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is working to provide information and coordinate with municipalities and state agencies as the Chicagoland region is experiencing an increase in buses transporting asylum-seekers from the State of Texas.

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is asking the public to participate in a survey that will help the county identify infrastructure needs for electric and other alternative fuel vehicles. The survey results will support a comprehensive plan to prepare the county to proactively meet growing demand for sustainable transportation options.

The Will County Animal Control Department is offering free microchipping services to dogs and cats owned by county residents throughout the month of December as part of their “Home for the Holidays” Program.

The Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) is holding two public information meetings about the future of Wilmington-Peotone Road, between Interstate 55 and Drecksler Road.

County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has released a statement following yesterday's vote by the County Board to approve a balanced Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. The budget contains several special allocations for public safety, social services, and essential government services.

The Will County Executive Office is partnering with Christ Pantry in Joliet to host a Community Care Fair on Saturday November 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church (402 Singleton Place, Joliet, IL 60436).

The Office of Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and the Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) hosted a county-wide workshop for local agencies on how to keep the public well-informed during emergencies.