Will County's Book Reuse and Recycling Event Returns to Joliet's Pilcher Park Nature Center Will County's Book Reuse and Recycling Event Returns to Joliet's Pilcher Park Nature Center Matthew Libs / Wednesday, May 21, 2025 0 43 The Will County Resource Recovery and Energy (RRE) Division is set to host its annual three-day Book Reuse and Recycling event Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1, 2025 at the Pilcher Park Nature Center, 2501 Highland Park Dr, Joliet. The book exchange is open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily during the weekend event. Read more
"Day at Will County Government" - Friday, April 25, 2025 "Day at Will County Government" - Friday, April 25, 2025 Matthew Libs / Wednesday, April 23, 2025 0 408 The public is invited to join a "Day at Will County Government" on Friday, April 25th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Will County Office Building. Read more
Will County "Recyclepalooza" Returns in Time for Spring Cleaning Will County "Recyclepalooza" Returns in Time for Spring Cleaning Matthew Libs / Monday, March 24, 2025 0 572 “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. Read more
Small Business Owners Invited to Seminar Focused on Government Bidding and Procurement Small Business Owners Invited to Seminar Focused on Government Bidding and Procurement Matthew Libs / Wednesday, February 26, 2025 0 565 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. Read more
Will County EMA to Hold Community Preparedness Workshop in Plainfield Will County EMA to Hold Community Preparedness Workshop in Plainfield Matthew Libs / Friday, February 21, 2025 0 520 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. Read more
Presidents Day Kids' Fair Returns to Troy Middle School Presidents Day Kids' Fair Returns to Troy Middle School Matthew Libs / Thursday, February 6, 2025 0 657 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. Read more
Imagination Library Coming to Will County Imagination Library Coming to Will County Kick-Off Fundraising Event Set for January 30 at the Rialto Square Theatre Matthew Libs / Wednesday, December 18, 2024 0 1208 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. Read more
"Home for the Holidays" Promotion Offering Free Pet Microchipping Available for Will County Residents "Home for the Holidays" Promotion Offering Free Pet Microchipping Available for Will County Residents Matthew Libs / Tuesday, December 10, 2024 0 601 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. Read more
Will County Hosting Three Fall Workshops Focused on Long-Term Transportation Planning Will County Hosting Three Fall Workshops Focused on Long-Term Transportation Planning Family-friendly events in Beecher, Manhattan, and Wilmington focused on future projects Matthew Libs / Tuesday, November 5, 2024 0 428 Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and the Will County Division of Transportation will be hosting three community workshops as part of the county’s “Our Way Forward” Long-Range Transportation Plan. The workshops will be hosted in Beecher, Manhattan, and Wilmington and will include family-friendly fun activities and an opportunity for residents to share their input on future transportation projects. Read more
Second Round of Open House Meetings to be Held on Wilmington-Peotone Road Study Second Round of Open House Meetings to be Held on Wilmington-Peotone Road Study Matthew Libs / Thursday, October 3, 2024 0 702 The Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) is hosting two public information open houses in October about the future of Wilmington-Peotone Road, between Interstate 55 and Drecksler Road. Read more