Will County SUI News Feed

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Recyclepalooza returns to New Lenox this Saturday, offering free recycling for electronics, household hazardous waste, metal, wood, clothing, books, toys, and more. 

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 Hall, 90 Towncenter Dr.

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.

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 residents impacted by last week’s storms. The drive-up event will be held at the Will County Office Building located at 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432.

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 meeting will be held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in Rooms C and D at the Nowell Park Recreation Center, 199 Mills Road, Joliet, IL 60433.

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, 525 Barry Avenue. The event will feature family-friendly activities, a resource fair, a food giveaway, and a community planning activity focused on the future of the Fairmont neighborhood.