Will County Recognizes Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Awareness Day Will County Recognizes Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Awareness Day Mike Theodore / Saturday, October 12, 2024 0 147 In honor of Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Awareness Day, the Will County Courthouse will be illuminated in the colors of green, teal, and pink on Sunday, October 13. Will County is partnering with LightUpMBC and METAvivor to raise awareness of MBC, also known as Stage 4, where the cancer has spread beyond the breast to other parts of the body. Read more
Will County Offices Closed for Columbus Day Will County Offices Closed for Columbus Day Mike Theodore / Friday, October 11, 2024 0 195 Will County offices are CLOSED on Monday, October 14, 2024 in observance of Columbus Day, with the exception of the Will County Clerk's Office. Early voting in the County Office Building will remain open from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM. Read more
FEMA Opens Technical Assistance Center in Joliet to Support Residents Filing Relief Applications FEMA Opens Technical Assistance Center in Joliet to Support Residents Filing Relief Applications Matthew Libs / Friday, October 4, 2024 0 817 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 assistance to residents applying for federal assistance from damage sustained during the July 13-16 severe weather. Read more
Second Round of Open House Meetings to be Held on Wilmington-Peotone Road Study Second Round of Open House Meetings to be Held on Wilmington-Peotone Road Study Matthew Libs / Thursday, October 3, 2024 0 562 The Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) is hosting two public information open houses in October about the future of Wilmington-Peotone Road, between Interstate 55 and Drecksler Road. Read more
Moody's: Will County Maintaining an "Excellent" Credit Position Moody's: Will County Maintaining an "Excellent" Credit Position Matthew Libs / Tuesday, October 1, 2024 0 533 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 County has an excellent credit position due to financial management practices and a growing local economy. Read more
FEMA Teams Going Door-to-Door in Will County to Encourage Relief Applications FEMA Teams Going Door-to-Door in Will County to Encourage Relief Applications Mike Theodore / Thursday, September 26, 2024 0 840 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 County. FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams will be visiting residential and business properties countywide, with a priority on Elwood, Joliet, Manhattan, and Shorewood. Read more
Federal Assistance Available for July 13-16 Storm Damage in Will County Federal Assistance Available for July 13-16 Storm Damage in Will County President Biden approves disaster declaration; Funding available to affected individuals in Will County Mike Theodore / Monday, September 23, 2024 0 1152 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 weather and flooding on July 13-16, which includes Will County. Community members can now apply for FEMA’s Individual Assistance program, which could include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners to recover from the effects of the severe weather experienced between July 13 and July 16. Read more
Charles B. Pelkie Jr. Appointed as Will County Clerk Charles B. Pelkie Jr. Appointed as Will County Clerk Matthew Libs / Thursday, September 19, 2024 0 1025 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 was confirmed unanimously by the Will County Board on September 19, 2024. Read more
Recyclepalooza Returns to New Lenox on Sept. 14 Recyclepalooza Returns to New Lenox on Sept. 14 Matthew Libs / Thursday, September 12, 2024 0 1184 Recyclepalooza returns to New Lenox this Saturday, offering free recycling for electronics, household hazardous waste, metal, wood, clothing, books, toys, and more. Read more
Will County EMA to Hold Public Preparedness Webinars in September Will County EMA to Hold Public Preparedness Webinars in September Matthew Libs / Tuesday, September 3, 2024 0 596 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 September. These sessions will provide practical information to residents aimed at enhancing safety and readiness in a variety of emergency situations. Read more