Will County SUI News Feed

The Will County Division of Transportation (WCDOT) has launched a new interactive online map to help residents stay up to date on county-wide construction projects. The map includes the 2023 Will County Road Construction Schedule, with multiple reconstruction, repaving, and improvement projects scheduled.

The application window is now open and proposals are being accepted from now until April 26 for the 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Consortium funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Will County anticipates receiving about $2.1 million in CDBG Allocation and $1.4 million in HOME Allocation this year.

Will County is partnering with the Conservation Foundation to promote the use of rain barrels and compost bins. Residents can purchase and pick-up these environmentally friendly products at several county-sponsored events throughout spring. 

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant invites the public to attend the County’s recycling and reuse event, “Recyclepalooza,” from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, April 1. Due to the event’s popularity in recent years, appointments are strictly required to attend to ensure an efficient collection process.

Will County officially launched the “Will County Heroes” scholarship program today to support students seeking careers in teaching and nursing. The County is investing $10 million in American Rescue Plan (ARPA) dollars to increase recruitment in these high-demand fields and incentivize future graduates to work in Will County.

Will County hosted a pop-up pet clinic at the County Office Building on March 11, which vaccinated and microchipped over 250 local cats and dogs. The event was hosted by Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, State’s Attorney Jim Glasgow, the K9 Enrichment Initiative, and Petco Love.

The Will County Community Mental Health Board held their first meeting to elect officers and establish Bylaws. This marks the first key step for the newly created board to establish their plan to evaluate and improve community mental health services in Will County, including the treatment of mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use.

The Greater Chicagoland Region has been named the top metropolitan area for corporate site selection and relocations for the tenth consecutive year. County Executive Bertino-Tarrant celebrated the announcement with World Business Chicago at an awards ceremony recognizing companies who have grown or relocated in the Chicagoland Region.

Will County will begin the process of developing its first-ever comprehensive action plan for roadway safety, aimed at reducing fatalities on County roads. The plan will be funded through a federal grant as part of a regional effort to improve traffic safety.

Will County offices will be closed on Feb. 13th in recognition of President Abraham Lincoln's birthday, which is an official holiday for both Will County and the State of Illinois.