﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sat, 30 May 2026 08:11:05 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Will County Illinois</title><link>https://willcounty.gov:443/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/rss/799</link><atom:link href="https://willcounty.gov:443/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/rss/799" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Job Fair to be Hosted at Workforce Center of Will County on May 21]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/job-fair-to-be-hosted-at-workforce-center-of-will-county-on-may-21</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County’s Workforce Services Division is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM. The job fair will be the first hosted at the new Workforce Center of Will County ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/job-fair-to-be-hosted-at-workforce-center-of-will-county-on-may-21</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4553]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Public Meeting Planned for Wilmington-Peotone Road Study]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/public-meeting-planned-for-wilmington-peotone-road-study</link><description><![CDATA[ The Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) will hold a Public Information Meeting concerning proposed improvements to Wilmington-Peotone Road Study between Old Chicago Road to US Route 45/52. ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/public-meeting-planned-for-wilmington-peotone-road-study</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4552]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County and ShareFest Partner for Free Drive-Thru Food Giveaway]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-and-sharefest-partner-for-free-drive-thru-food-giveaway</link><description><![CDATA[   

 Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and ShareFest Will County will host a free drive-thru food giveaway event from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the Will County ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-and-sharefest-partner-for-free-drive-thru-food-giveaway</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4551]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Workforce Center of Will County Celebrates New Location]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/workforce-center-of-will-county-celebrates-new-location</link><description><![CDATA[ The Workforce Center of Will County has celebrated the grand opening of their new location at 1300 Copperfield Avenue in Joliet, spotlighting an expanded space for services offered to job seekers ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:37:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/workforce-center-of-will-county-celebrates-new-location</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4550]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County to Host "Day at Will County Government"]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-to-host-day-at-will-county-government</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County residents are invited to attend a "Day at Will County Government in recognition of National County Government Month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, April 24.  

 This open ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-to-host-day-at-will-county-government</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4549]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Seeking Public Input on “Guide Will” Planning Initiative]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-seeking-public-input-on-guide-will-planning-initiative</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County is seeking public input as it kicks off its “Guide Will” planning initiative, which will update the county’s Land Resource Management Plan that shapes future land use and development ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-seeking-public-input-on-guide-will-planning-initiative</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4547]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County “Recyclepalooza” Kicks Off Spring Recycling Events]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-recyclepalooza-kicks-off-spring-recycling-events</link><description><![CDATA[ “Recyclepalooza” returns to Joliet in April, kicking off Will County’s 2026 Spring recycling event season. The popular collections event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:18:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-recyclepalooza-kicks-off-spring-recycling-events</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4545]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Ribbon Cutting Celebrated for Veterans Assistance Commission of Will County]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/ribbon-cutting-celebrated-for-veterans-assistance-commission-of-will-county</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County officials and the local veteran community celebrated the ribbon cutting for the new Veterans Assistance Commission of Will County (VAC) office, representing a new “one-stop shop” for ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:57:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/ribbon-cutting-celebrated-for-veterans-assistance-commission-of-will-county</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4544]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Celebrates Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-celebrates-animal-care-control-appreciation-week</link><description><![CDATA[  Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week, celebrated April 12–18 this year, is an annual event that recognizes and promotes the important work of animal control officers and animal service ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:58:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-celebrates-animal-care-control-appreciation-week</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4548]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County EMA to Host 3rd Annual “When Seconds Matter” Public Preparedness Workshop]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-ema-to-host-3rd-annual-when-seconds-matter-public-preparedness-workshop</link><description><![CDATA[ The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will host their “When Seconds Matter: Public Preparedness Workshop” on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Reed-Custer High School in Braidwood. The free ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-ema-to-host-3rd-annual-when-seconds-matter-public-preparedness-workshop</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4542]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Pathways to Professions Career Expo Returns to Romeoville]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/pathways-to-professions-career-expo-returns-to-romeoville</link><description><![CDATA[ The Workforce Services Division of Will County will be hosting their fourth-annual Pathways to Professions Career Expo from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the Romeoville Athletic and ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/pathways-to-professions-career-expo-returns-to-romeoville</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4541]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[ReShawn Howard Confirmed as Will County Budget and Finance Director]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/reshawn-howard-confirmed-as-will-county-budget-and-finance-director</link><description><![CDATA[ County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has appointed ReShawn Howard as Director of the Will County Budget and Finance Department. She brings over 30 years of experience in government finance, ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:44:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/reshawn-howard-confirmed-as-will-county-budget-and-finance-director</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4540]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Workforce Center of Will County to Temporarily Close During Move]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/workforce-center-of-will-county-to-temporarily-close-during-move</link><description><![CDATA[ The Workforce Center of Will County will be temporarily closed during their move to a new location, effective on Tuesday, February 24 th  and re-opening on  Wednesday, March 4 th .  The multi-agency ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/workforce-center-of-will-county-to-temporarily-close-during-move</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4539]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Agencies Monitoring Kankakee River Conditions as Ice and Weather Conditions Change]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/agencies-monitoring-kankakee-river-conditions-as-ice-and-weather-conditions-change</link><description><![CDATA[ The Will County Emergency Management Agency, Wilmington Fire Protection District, and Wilmington ESDA, in coordination with the National Weather Service, are monitoring conditions on the Kankakee ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/agencies-monitoring-kankakee-river-conditions-as-ice-and-weather-conditions-change</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4536]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Families Invited to Attend Presidents Day Kids’ Fair]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-families-invited-to-attend-presidents-day-kids-fair</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant invites families to attend a fun-filled Kids’ Fair on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 from 9 a.m. until noon at Troy Middle School, 5800 W. Theodore St., ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-families-invited-to-attend-presidents-day-kids-fair</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4535]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Celebrates 190 Years]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-celebrates-190-years</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is kicking off a year-long celebration of Will County’s 190th Anniversary, which will include a partnership with the Will County Historic Preservation ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-celebrates-190-years</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4533]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[First Open House Public Meeting to be held on US Route 6 Improvement Study]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/first-open-house-public-meeting-to-be-held-on-us-route-6-improvement-study</link><description><![CDATA[ The Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will be hosting the first public meeting on identifying improvements to US Route 6 between I-55 ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/first-open-house-public-meeting-to-be-held-on-us-route-6-improvement-study</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4527]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Community Meeting to be Held to Share Information on Southeast Joliet Sanitary District Water and Sewer Transfer]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/community-meeting-to-be-held-to-share-information-on-southeast-joliet-sanitary-district-water-and-sewer-transfer</link><description><![CDATA[ Two public outreach meetings will be held in November to share information about the transfer of water and sewer service from the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District (SEJSD) to the City of Joliet. ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/community-meeting-to-be-held-to-share-information-on-southeast-joliet-sanitary-district-water-and-sewer-transfer</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4524]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County to Host One-Day Textile Collection Event on Friday, October 24]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-to-host-one-day-textile-collection-event-on-friday-october-24</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and the Will County Resource Recovery and Energy Division have announced a special, one-day fall Textiles Collection Event for shoes, clothes, and ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-to-host-one-day-textile-collection-event-on-friday-october-24</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4523]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Executive Issues Executive Order Responding to Federal Immigration Enforcement Activities]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-executive-issues-executive-order-responding-to-federal-immigration-enforcement-activities</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has issued an executive order that clarifies how county government will respond to increased federal immigration enforcement actions. The order creates ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-executive-issues-executive-order-responding-to-federal-immigration-enforcement-activities</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4522]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Executive Bertino-Tarrant Hosting Produce Pop-Up in Monee]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-executive-bertino-tarrant-hosting-produce-pop-up-in-monee</link><description><![CDATA[ County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is hosting a pop-up event in Monee for Will County residents to receive free, fresh fruits and vegetables. The drive-up event is on Tuesday, September 23 at ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-executive-bertino-tarrant-hosting-produce-pop-up-in-monee</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4520]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Launches Revitalization Grant for Small Businesses and Non-Profits]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-launches-revitalization-grant-for-small-businesses-and-non-profits</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County has launched a grant opportunity aimed at supporting small businesses and non-profits in enhancing their physical spaces and promoting accessibility. $300,000 has been made available to ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:57:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-launches-revitalization-grant-for-small-businesses-and-non-profits</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4519]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Green Offering Fall Recycling and Collection Events]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-green-offering-fall-recycling-and-collection-events</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County’s Resource Recovery & Energy Division has released its Fall 2025 Will County Green recycling and collection event schedule. The schedule includes collection events for electronics, ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 20:51:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-green-offering-fall-recycling-and-collection-events</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4518]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Workforce Services Division of Will County to Host Job Fair on Aug. 28]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/workforce-services-division-of-will-county-to-host-job-fair-on-aug-28</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County’s Workforce Services Division is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Workforce Center of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave, Joliet. The fair ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/workforce-services-division-of-will-county-to-host-job-fair-on-aug-28</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4517]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Executive Bertino-Tarrant Focuses on Growth and Stability in State of the County Address]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-executive-bertino-tarrant-focuses-on-growth-and-stability-in-state-of-the-county-address</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant delivered her annual State of the County address at the August meeting of the Will County Board. In her address, Bertino-Tarrant spotlighted the ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-executive-bertino-tarrant-focuses-on-growth-and-stability-in-state-of-the-county-address</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4515]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County, City of Joliet, and the Joliet Slammers to Host Water Conservation Night in Joliet]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-city-of-joliet-and-the-joliet-slammers-to-host-water-conservation-night-in-joliet</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County, the City of Joliet, and the Joliet Slammers are teaming up to host Water Conservation Night during the Tuesday, August 26 Slammers game against the Washington Wild Things at Duly Health ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:34:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-city-of-joliet-and-the-joliet-slammers-to-host-water-conservation-night-in-joliet</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4514]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Executive Bertino-Tarrant, Senator Cappel and Representative Manley Hosting Two Fresh Produce Pop-Up Events in August]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-executive-bertino-tarrant-senator-cappel-and-representative-manley-hosting-two-fresh-produce-pop-up-events-in-august</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County residents are invited to attend two pop-up events for free fruits and vegetables in Joliet and Romeoville thanks to a partnership between Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-executive-bertino-tarrant-senator-cappel-and-representative-manley-hosting-two-fresh-produce-pop-up-events-in-august</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4513]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Imagination Library of Will County Celebrates Launch]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/imagination-library-of-will-county-celebrates-launch</link><description><![CDATA[ Local officials and community leaders joined representatives from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and the State of Illinois to officially launch the Imagination Library of Will County at a ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 23:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/imagination-library-of-will-county-celebrates-launch</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4511]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County to Host Public Information Meeting on Mills Road-Cherry Hill Road Study]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-to-host-public-information-meeting-on-mills-road-cherry-hill-road-study-4</link><description><![CDATA[ The Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) will host a Public Information Meeting to present an identified improvement option for the Mills Road-Cherry Hill Road Phase I Study from 4:30 p.m. ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 20:38:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-to-host-public-information-meeting-on-mills-road-cherry-hill-road-study-4</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4509]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County School Safety Partners to Conduct Reunification Exercise at University of St. Francis]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-school-safety-partners-to-conduct-reunification-exercise-at-university-of-st-francis</link><description><![CDATA[ Local first responders, school safety personnel, and emergency management agencies from across the region will gather at the University of St. Francis Main Campus in Joliet for a full-scale School ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-school-safety-partners-to-conduct-reunification-exercise-at-university-of-st-francis</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4508]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Receives Award for Budget Transparency]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-receives-award-for-budget-transparency</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget quality and transparency from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The award is given as a ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-receives-award-for-budget-transparency</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4507]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant Teams Up with Joliet Township Government for Fresh Produce Pop-Up Event]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-executive-jennifer-bertino-tarrant-teams-up-with-joliet-township-government-for-fresh-produce-pop-up-event</link><description><![CDATA[ JOLIET – The Will County Executive Office is partnering with Joliet Township Government to provide free fruits and vegetables at a Fresh Produce Pop-Up Event scheduled for Monday, June 30, 2025 from ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-executive-jennifer-bertino-tarrant-teams-up-with-joliet-township-government-for-fresh-produce-pop-up-event</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4506]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Seeking Grant Applications for Programs Aimed at Addressing Opioid Epidemic]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-seeking-grant-applications-for-programs-aimed-at-addressing-opioid-epidemic</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County has announced $2 Million in grant funds available to support programs aimed at addressing the opioid epidemic and supporting people who have been impacted by opioids. Organizations in ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 20:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-seeking-grant-applications-for-programs-aimed-at-addressing-opioid-epidemic</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4505]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Construction Begins on New Will County Veteran Assistance and Support Center]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/construction-begins-on-new-will-county-veteran-assistance-and-support-center</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County leaders have announced the start of construction at the future home of the Will County Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) at 1300 Copperfield Avenue in Joliet. Once completed, the new ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/construction-begins-on-new-will-county-veteran-assistance-and-support-center</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4504]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Public Meeting Planned to Discuss Eastern Will County Mobility Study]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/public-meeting-planned-to-discuss-eastern-will-county-mobility-study</link><description><![CDATA[ The Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) will hold a Public Information Meeting to share information and hear feedback about the ongoing Eastern Will County Freight Mobility Corridor Study, ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/public-meeting-planned-to-discuss-eastern-will-county-mobility-study</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4503]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Seeking Public Input on Draft Transportation Plan]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-seeking-public-input-on-draft-transportation-plan</link><description><![CDATA[ Public input is being accepted on Will County’s draft “Our Way Forward” Long Range Transportation Plan, a long-term planning effort that will guide the next 25 years of countywide transportation ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 19:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-seeking-public-input-on-draft-transportation-plan</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4502]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County's Book Reuse and Recycling Event Returns to Joliet's Pilcher Park Nature Center]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-countys-book-reuse-and-recycling-event-returns-to-joliets-pilcher-park-nature-center</link><description><![CDATA[ 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 ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-countys-book-reuse-and-recycling-event-returns-to-joliets-pilcher-park-nature-center</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4501]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County EMA Director Allison Anderson Honored with National and State Emergency Management Award]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-ema-director-allison-anderson-honored-with-national-and-state-emergency-management-award</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Allison Anderson has received two prestigious leadership recognitions from national and state agencies. These include being named one of the ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 16:56:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-ema-director-allison-anderson-honored-with-national-and-state-emergency-management-award</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4500]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County and ShareFest Partner for Free Drive-Thru Food Giveaway in Downtown Joliet]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-and-sharefest-partner-for-free-drive-thru-food-giveaway-in-downtown-joliet</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and ShareFest Will County will host a free drive-thru food giveaway event from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the Will County Office ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 17:09:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-and-sharefest-partner-for-free-drive-thru-food-giveaway-in-downtown-joliet</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4499]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Dial-a-Ride Service Expands to Three New Townships]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-dial-a-ride-service-expands-to-three-new-townships</link><description><![CDATA[ The Access Will County Dial-a-Ride service has expanded to include Channahon, Manhattan, and Plainfield Townships. Seniors or people with disabilities in these three townships can now register for ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 20:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-dial-a-ride-service-expands-to-three-new-townships</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4496]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Government Office Experiencing Temporary Phone Outages]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-government-office-experiencing-temporary-phone-outages</link><description><![CDATA[ Various Will County elected offices and departments are currently experiencing a phone service outage, limiting the ability to receive internal phone calls and call external phone numbers. 

 ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-government-office-experiencing-temporary-phone-outages</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4495]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Public Meeting Planned for Intersection in Crete Township]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/public-meeting-planned-for-intersection-in-crete-township</link><description><![CDATA[ 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, ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/public-meeting-planned-for-intersection-in-crete-township</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4493]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Releases 2025 Road Construction Schedule]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-releases-2025-road-construction-schedule</link><description><![CDATA[ The Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) is spotlighting their 2025 construction and maintenance schedule, with several roadway reconstruction, improvement, and resurfacing projects ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-releases-2025-road-construction-schedule</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4491]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[EMA Hosts “The Science of Storms” Event to Help Families Prepare for Severe Weather]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/ema-hosts-the-science-of-storms-event-to-help-families-prepare-for-severe-weather</link><description><![CDATA[ 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 ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/ema-hosts-the-science-of-storms-event-to-help-families-prepare-for-severe-weather</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4490]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County "Recyclepalooza" Returns in Time for Spring Cleaning]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-recyclepalooza-returns-in-time-for-spring-cleaning</link><description><![CDATA[ “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, ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:34:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-recyclepalooza-returns-in-time-for-spring-cleaning</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4489]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Launches "Mutt Madness" Free Dog Adoption Program]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-launches-mutt-madness-free-dog-adoption-program</link><description><![CDATA[ WILL COUNTY – 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 ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 19:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-launches-mutt-madness-free-dog-adoption-program</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4487]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Small Business Owners Invited to Seminar Focused on Government Bidding and Procurement]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/small-business-owners-invited-to-seminar-focused-on-government-bidding-and-procurement</link><description><![CDATA[ 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 ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/small-business-owners-invited-to-seminar-focused-on-government-bidding-and-procurement</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4484]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County EMA to Hold Community Preparedness Workshop in Plainfield]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-ema-to-hold-community-preparedness-workshop-in-plainfield</link><description><![CDATA[ PLAINFIELD – 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, ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:37:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-ema-to-hold-community-preparedness-workshop-in-plainfield</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4483]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Presidents Day Kids' Fair Returns to Troy Middle School]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/presidents-day-kids-fair-returns-to-troy-middle-school</link><description><![CDATA[ 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., ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/presidents-day-kids-fair-returns-to-troy-middle-school</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4482]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County EMA Advises Residents of Upcoming Cold Snap]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-ema-advises-residents-of-upcoming-cold-snap</link><description><![CDATA[ The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is cautioning residents about an upcoming stretch of cold weather over the Martin Luther King, Jr holiday weekend. 

 The National Weather Service ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-ema-advises-residents-of-upcoming-cold-snap</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4480]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Receives $27 Million Federal Grant for New Lenox Rail Crossing Overpass]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-receives-27-million-federal-grant-for-new-lenox-rail-crossing-overpass</link><description><![CDATA[ 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 ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-receives-27-million-federal-grant-for-new-lenox-rail-crossing-overpass</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4479]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Formally Adopts Comprehensive Plan for Improving Dial-A-Ride Services]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-formally-adopts-comprehensive-plan-for-improving-dial-a-ride-services</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has announced that the Access Will County Plan, which outlines strategies for countywide improvements to dial-a-ride services, has been formally ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-formally-adopts-comprehensive-plan-for-improving-dial-a-ride-services</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4478]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Imagination Library Coming to Will County]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/imagination-library-coming-to-will-county</link><description><![CDATA[ WILL COUNTY – 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 ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 22:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/imagination-library-coming-to-will-county</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4477]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA["Home for the Holidays" Promotion Offering Free Pet Microchipping Available for Will County Residents]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/home-for-the-holidays-promotion-offering-free-pet-microchipping-available-for-will-county-residents</link><description><![CDATA[ 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 ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 22:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/home-for-the-holidays-promotion-offering-free-pet-microchipping-available-for-will-county-residents</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4474]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Approves Balanced Fiscal Year 2025 Budget]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-approves-balanced-fiscal-year-2025-budget</link><description><![CDATA[ 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, ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:51:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-approves-balanced-fiscal-year-2025-budget</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4470]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Residents Receive Over $2.7 Million in Federal in Federal Assistance for July Storm Damage]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-residents-receive-over-27-million-in-federal-in-federal-assistance-for-july-storm-damage</link><description><![CDATA[ WILL COUNTY – Will County residents who experienced damages or losses from the July 13-16 severe weather have received $2,792,102 in assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-residents-receive-over-27-million-in-federal-in-federal-assistance-for-july-storm-damage</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4469]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Animal Protection Services Waiving Pet Adoption Fees for Veterans and Active Duty Servicemembers]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-animal-protection-services-waiving-pet-adoption-fees-for-veterans-and-active-duty-servicemembers</link><description><![CDATA[ WILL COUNTY – Will County Animal Protection Services (WCAPS) is waiving all dog and cat adoption fees for veterans and active duty servicemembers during November as part of their “Paws 4 Patriots” ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:34:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-animal-protection-services-waiving-pet-adoption-fees-for-veterans-and-active-duty-servicemembers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4468]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Hosting Three Fall Workshops Focused on Long-Term Transportation Planning]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-hosting-three-fall-workshops-focused-on-long-term-transportation-planning</link><description><![CDATA[ WILL COUNTY – 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” ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:28:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-hosting-three-fall-workshops-focused-on-long-term-transportation-planning</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4467]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Pursuing Expanded Space for Veterans Services]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-pursuing-expanded-space-for-veterans-services</link><description><![CDATA[ JOLIET - Will County leaders and the Will County Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) have announced a collaboration to create a unified Veteran Assistance and Support Center in Joliet. The center ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-pursuing-expanded-space-for-veterans-services</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4465]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Celebrates "Barktober" by Waiving Dog Adoption Fees]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-celebrates-barktober-by-waiving-dog-adoption-fees</link><description><![CDATA[ WILL COUNTY – Will County Animal Protection Services (WCAPS) is waiving all adoption fees for dogs in the month of October as part of their “Barktober” promotion event, in recognition of National ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-celebrates-barktober-by-waiving-dog-adoption-fees</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4463]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[FEMA Opens Technical Assistance Center in Joliet to Support Residents Filing Relief Applications]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/fema-opens-technical-assistance-center-in-joliet-to-support-residents-filing-relief-applications</link><description><![CDATA[ JOLIET – In coordination with the Will County Emergency Management Agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Joliet to provide technical ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:18:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/fema-opens-technical-assistance-center-in-joliet-to-support-residents-filing-relief-applications</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4460]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Second Round of Open House Meetings to be Held on Wilmington-Peotone Road Study]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/second-round-of-open-house-meetings-to-be-held-on-wilmington-peotone-road-study</link><description><![CDATA[ WILL COUNTY – 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 ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/second-round-of-open-house-meetings-to-be-held-on-wilmington-peotone-road-study</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4459]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Moody's: Will County Maintaining an "Excellent" Credit Position]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/moodys-will-county-maintaining-an-excellent-credit-position</link><description><![CDATA[ WILL COUNTY – Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant today announced that Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) has released their most recent credit analysis for the County. According to Moody’s, Will ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:27:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/moodys-will-county-maintaining-an-excellent-credit-position</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4458]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[FEMA Teams Going Door-to-Door in Will County to Encourage Relief Applications]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/fema-teams-going-door-to-door-in-will-county-to-encourage-relief-applications</link><description><![CDATA[ The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that they will be deploying door-to-door teams to support residents impacted by the July 13-16, 2024 severe weather that impacted Will ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/fema-teams-going-door-to-door-in-will-county-to-encourage-relief-applications</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4457]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Federal Assistance Available for July 13-16 Storm Damage in Will County]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/federal-assistance-available-for-july-13-16-storm-damage-in-will-county</link><description><![CDATA[ President Joseph R. Biden has signed a federal Major Disaster Declaration authorizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Individual Assistance program for areas impacted by the severe ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 21:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/federal-assistance-available-for-july-13-16-storm-damage-in-will-county</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4456]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Charles B. Pelkie Jr. Appointed as Will County Clerk]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/charles-b-pelkie-jr-appointed-as-will-county-clerk</link><description><![CDATA[ WILL COUNTY – County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has appointed Charles B. Pelkie Jr. as Will County Clerk, serving until an elected successor is sworn in on December 2, 2024. The appointment ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/charles-b-pelkie-jr-appointed-as-will-county-clerk</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4455]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Recyclepalooza Returns to New Lenox on Sept. 14]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/recyclepalooza-returns-to-new-lenox-on-sept-14</link><description><![CDATA[ NEW LENOX – Recyclepalooza returns to New Lenox this Saturday, offering free recycling for electronics, household hazardous waste, metal, wood, clothing, books, toys, and more. 

 The event takes ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/recyclepalooza-returns-to-new-lenox-on-sept-14</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4454]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County EMA to Hold Public Preparedness Webinars in September]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-ema-to-hold-public-preparedness-webinars-in-september</link><description><![CDATA[ WILL COUNTY – As part of National Preparedness Month, the Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is hosting a series of 30-minute “Lunch and Learn” webinars focused on public preparedness in ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 21:08:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-ema-to-hold-public-preparedness-webinars-in-september</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4453]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Kicks Off Safety Action Plan]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-kicks-off-safety-action-plan</link><description><![CDATA[ WILL COUNTY – Will County and local leaders, in coordination with Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), are proud to announce the launch of the Will County Safety Action Plan, a guide to ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-kicks-off-safety-action-plan</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4452]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Pop-Up Healthy Lifestyle Event to be Held in University Park on August 29]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/pop-up-healthy-lifestyle-event-to-be-held-in-university-park-on-august-29</link><description><![CDATA[ UNIVERSITY PARK – A “Healthy Lifestyle Event” will be hosted in University Park to provide produce, healthcare services, and community resources on Thursday, August 29 at the University Park Village ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:43:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/pop-up-healthy-lifestyle-event-to-be-held-in-university-park-on-august-29</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4451]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County EMA Reminds Residents of Safety Tips During Heat Advisory]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-ema-reminds-residents-of-safety-tips-during-heat-advisory</link><description><![CDATA[ WILL COUNTY – The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is advising residents to take precautions during an ongoing extreme heat period for the region. 

 The National Weather Service has ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 16:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-ema-reminds-residents-of-safety-tips-during-heat-advisory</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4450]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Animal Protection Services Waives Dog Adoption Fee for "Bark to School" Promotion]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-animal-protection-services-waives-dog-adoption-fee-for-bark-to-school-promotion</link><description><![CDATA[ JOLIET – Will County Animal Protection Services (WCAPS) is waiving adoption fees for dogs until the end of August as part of their “Bark to School” promotion. 

 “When kids go back to school and ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-animal-protection-services-waives-dog-adoption-fee-for-bark-to-school-promotion</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4449]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Executive Bertino-Tarrant Focuses on the Future in State of the County Address]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-executive-bertino-tarrant-focuses-on-the-future-in-state-of-the-county-address</link><description><![CDATA[ JOLIET – Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant delivered her annual State of the County address at the August meeting of the County Board. In her address, Bertino-Tarrant emphasized the ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:09:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-executive-bertino-tarrant-focuses-on-the-future-in-state-of-the-county-address</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4448]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Expands Dial-a-Ride Services]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-expands-dial-a-ride-services</link><description><![CDATA[ WILMINGTON – Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant joined Pace Suburban Bus (Pace) leadership and local officials to celebrate the expansion of dial-a-ride services into southwest Will ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-expands-dial-a-ride-services</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4447]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Community Mental Health Board Appoints First Executive Director]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-community-mental-health-board-appoints-first-executive-director</link><description><![CDATA[ WILL COUNTY - The Will County Community Mental Health Board (708 Board) has hired Tenna Mackey as its first Executive Director. Mackey will lead the day-to-day operations of the board, which is ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 21:23:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-community-mental-health-board-appoints-first-executive-director</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4446]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County and City of Joliet Hosting Free Food Giveaway in Downtown Joliet on Saturday, July 27]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-and-city-of-joliet-hosting-free-food-giveaway-in-downtown-joliet-on-saturday-july-27</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and City of Joliet Mayor Terry D’Arcy are partnering with ShareFest Will County to host a Free Food Giveaway event from 9 a.m. until noon to support ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-and-city-of-joliet-hosting-free-food-giveaway-in-downtown-joliet-on-saturday-july-27</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4445]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County to Host Public Information Meeting On Mills Road-Cherry Hill Road Study]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-to-host-public-information-meeting-on-mills-road-cherry-hill-road-study</link><description><![CDATA[ The Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) will hold a Public Information Meeting to share improvement options and hear public input for the Mills Road-Cherry Hill Road Phase I Study. The ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-to-host-public-information-meeting-on-mills-road-cherry-hill-road-study</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4444]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Joliet Slammers to Host Water Conservation Night with Will County and the City of Joliet]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/joliet-slammers-to-host-water-conservation-night-with-will-county-and-the-city-of-joliet</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County is partnering with the Joliet Slammers and the City of Joliet to host Water Conservation Night when the Slammers play the Gateway Grizzlies on Tuesday, July 23 at 6:35 p.m. 

 Tickets ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:11:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/joliet-slammers-to-host-water-conservation-night-with-will-county-and-the-city-of-joliet</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4443]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Launches Self-Reporting Survey for Storm Damage]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-launches-self-reporting-survey-for-storm-damage</link><description><![CDATA[ The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has launched a damage assessment survey for residents and businesses who have been impacted by the severe weather on July 15. The survey will ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:08:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-launches-self-reporting-survey-for-storm-damage</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4442]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Heat Advisory Issued for Will County]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/heat-advisory-issued-for-will-county</link><description><![CDATA[ The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is advising residents that a Heat Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service. The advisory will remain in effect until 7 PM on Monday, ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/heat-advisory-issued-for-will-county</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4441]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County to Host Fairmont Community Event]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-to-host-fairmont-community-event</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and the Will County Community Development Division will be hosting a community event from 10 AM to 3 PM on June 22 at the Fairmont Community Center, ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 14:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-to-host-fairmont-community-event</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4439]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Executive Issues Juneteenth Proclamation]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-executive-issues-juneteenth-proclamation</link><description><![CDATA[   Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant signed a proclamation today officially recognizing June 19 as Juneteenth Day of Observance in Will County.   

   “Will County is proudly joining ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 18:57:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-executive-issues-juneteenth-proclamation</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4438]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County to Hold Healthy Lifestyle Pop-Up Event in Joliet on June 21]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-to-hold-healthy-lifestyle-pop-up-event-in-joliet-on-june-21</link><description><![CDATA[ A “Healthy Lifestyle Event” will be hosted in Joliet to provide produce, vegetables, and healthcare resources on Friday, June 21 at All Nation Church of God, 507 Water Street. 

 Will County ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-to-hold-healthy-lifestyle-pop-up-event-in-joliet-on-june-21</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4437]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County EMA Urges Precautions Ahead of High Temperatures]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-ema-urges-precautions-ahead-of-high-temperatures</link><description><![CDATA[ The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is advising residents to take precautions during an anticipated stretch of extreme heat during Father’s Day Weekend and the following week. 

 “We ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 19:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-ema-urges-precautions-ahead-of-high-temperatures</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4436]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Hosts Regional First Responder Training and Exercise]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-hosts-regional-first-responder-training-and-exercise</link><description><![CDATA[ The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) hosted a hands-on training for first responders in Monee, aimed at bringing together police, fire, and dispatch agencies to coordinate effectively ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 20:09:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-hosts-regional-first-responder-training-and-exercise</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4434]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Workforce Services Division of Will County to Hold Job Fair in Lockport Township]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/workforce-services-division-of-will-county-to-hold-job-fair-in-lockport-township</link><description><![CDATA[ The Workforce Services Division will host a Job Fair from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on May 29th at the Lockport Township Building, 1463 Farrell Road. The event is free and open to the public. 

 “I invite ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 18:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/workforce-services-division-of-will-county-to-hold-job-fair-in-lockport-township</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4433]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Health Department & Will County Collaborate to Expand TB Testing]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-health-department-will-county-collaborate-to-expand-tb-testing</link><description><![CDATA[ The Will County Health Department and Will County’s Sunny Hill Tuberculosis Clinic have announced a new collaboration to expand Tuberculosis (TB) testing availability to Will County residents. The ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 17:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-health-department-will-county-collaborate-to-expand-tb-testing</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4432]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Free Book Reuse and Recycling Event to be Held May 31 - June 2]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/free-book-reuse-and-recycling-event-to-be-held-may-31-june-2</link><description><![CDATA[ The Will County Resource Recovery and Energy (RRE) Division will host its annual three-day book event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 31, and Saturday-Sunday, June 1-2, at Joliet Park District’s ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 17:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/free-book-reuse-and-recycling-event-to-be-held-may-31-june-2</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4431]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County and Sharefest Hosting Free Food Giveaway in Downtown Joliet]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-and-sharefest-hosting-free-food-giveaway-in-downtown-joliet</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and ShareFest Will County will host a free food giveaway event on Saturday, May 25, 2024 from 9 a.m. until noon (or while supplies last) at the Will ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 16:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-and-sharefest-hosting-free-food-giveaway-in-downtown-joliet</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4430]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Expungement Clinic to be Held on May 18]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-expungement-clinic-to-be-held-on-may-18</link><description><![CDATA[ An expungement clinic will be held at the Will County Office Building in May to assist individuals who face challenges in obtaining access to jobs, housing or education due to their record. There ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 21:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-expungement-clinic-to-be-held-on-may-18</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4428]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County to Hold Annual Textiles and Small Home Goods Collection May 6-10]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-to-hold-annual-textiles-and-small-home-goods-collection-may-6-10</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant invites residents to the annual Textile and Small Home Goods Collection Event at the Will County Office Building, 302 North Chicago St., from Monday, ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 21:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-to-hold-annual-textiles-and-small-home-goods-collection-may-6-10</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4427]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Launches Child Care Provider Grant Opportunity]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-launches-child-care-provider-grant-opportunity</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County has launched a grant opportunity for early child care providers to improve or expand services. $225,000 has been made available for licensed providers to pursue grant funding for ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-launches-child-care-provider-grant-opportunity</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4426]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Partnering with Joliet Junior College to Host Nonprofit Management Trainings]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-partnering-with-joliet-junior-college-to-host-nonprofit-management-trainings</link><description><![CDATA[   

 Will County is hosting three workshops on nonprofit management as part of a partnership between the Will County Land Use Department’s Community Development Division and the Joliet Junior ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-partnering-with-joliet-junior-college-to-host-nonprofit-management-trainings</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4425]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Adoptions Now Available Through Will County Animal Protection Services]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/adoptions-now-available-through-will-county-animal-protection-services</link><description><![CDATA[ WILL COUNTY – Will County Animal Protection Services (WCAPS) has launched their new adoption program, allowing residents to adopt pets directly through the department. The adoption program follows ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/adoptions-now-available-through-will-county-animal-protection-services</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4424]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Federal Funding Secured for Efforts to Reduce Eastern Will County Truck Congestion]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/federal-funding-secured-for-efforts-to-reduce-eastern-will-county-truck-congestion</link><description><![CDATA[ WILL COUNTY – U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant have announced the approval of $500,000 in federal appropriations for the Eastern Will County ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 16:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/federal-funding-secured-for-efforts-to-reduce-eastern-will-county-truck-congestion</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4423]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SBA Offers Disaster Loans to Businesses and Residents Impacted by Kankakee River Ice Jam Flooding]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/sba-offers-disaster-loans-to-businesses-and-residents-impacted-by-kankakee-river-ice-jam-flooding</link><description><![CDATA[ County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Allison Anderson issued the following statements in response to the U.S. Small Business ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/sba-offers-disaster-loans-to-businesses-and-residents-impacted-by-kankakee-river-ice-jam-flooding</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4422]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Illinois Tollway Services Available at County Office Building on March 18]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/illinois-tollway-services-available-at-county-office-building-on-march-18</link><description><![CDATA[ County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is partnering with the Illinois Tollway to host a Community Connection Day at Will County Office Building on March 18 

 Representatives from the Illinois ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:43:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/illinois-tollway-services-available-at-county-office-building-on-march-18</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4421]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Emergency Management Agency Hosts Inaugural Public Preparedness Workshop]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-emergency-management-agency-hosts-inaugural-public-preparedness-workshop</link><description><![CDATA[ The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) hosted their inaugural public preparedness workshop on March 9 at Joliet Junior College, aimed at increasing awareness about emergency preparedness. ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-emergency-management-agency-hosts-inaugural-public-preparedness-workshop</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4420]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Theodore]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Statement from the Will County Executive on Resolution #24-27]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/statement-from-the-will-county-executive-on-resolution-24-27</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant today vetoed Will County Board Resolution #24-27, concerning the expansion of 143 rd  Street between State Street/Lemont Road and Bell Road.   

 ...]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 17 Feb 2024 19:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/statement-from-the-will-county-executive-on-resolution-24-27</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4418]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anonym]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Will County Families Invited to Attend Kids' Fair on Presidents Day]]></title><link>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-families-invited-to-attend-kids-fair-on-presidents-day</link><description><![CDATA[ Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant invites families to attend a fun-filled Kids’ Fair on Monday, Feb. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at Troy Middle School, 5800 W. Theodore St., Plainfield, IL. ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/County-Executive/Press-Releases/will-county-families-invited-to-attend-kids-fair-on-presidents-day</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[db39e9af-8519-4ce4-9cc6-c76698daea24-4417]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>