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Illinois Tollway Services Available at County Office Building on March 18

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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 Tollway will be available from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM on March 18 with I-PASS ON DEMAND services, which includes picking up the new I-PASS Sticker Tag and applying for I-PASS Assist.

Will County Emergency Management Agency Hosts Inaugural Public Preparedness Workshop

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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. The workshop is part of Will County EMA’s efforts to provide residents with increased knowledge and training about how to prepare for and respond to disasters. 

Will County Families Invited to Attend Kids' Fair on Presidents Day

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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. The free event features interactive and educational activities from local organizations, businesses, and government agencies.

Will County Responds to National Animal Welfare Crisis

New department name reflects change in direction for county animal services

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Responding to a national animal welfare crisis, Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has announced a series of ordinance changes that aim to expand the role of the county’s animal services. The changes include renaming the county’s animal welfare department to “Will County Animal Protection Services Department” to better reflect their enhanced mission. 

Will County, City of Joliet Begin Talks with IDOT on Local Truck Traffic

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Will County and City of Joliet officials have begun preliminary discussions with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) on reducing truck traffic on local roads. These discussions kicked off on Thursday, January 31 with a meeting between the Will County Executive Office, Mayor of Joliet Terry D’Arcy, State Representative Larry Walsh Jr., and Secretary of Transportation Omer Osman.

Will County Executive Bertino-Tarrant Attends White House "Communities in Action" Series

Washington DC visit includes meetings with Senator Durbin, Congressman Jackson, and Congressman Davis

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Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant joined elected and community leaders from throughout Illinois at the White House to discuss the positive local impacts of federal investments from the Biden-Harris Administration. 

Will County to Host Two Virtual Open Houses on Long Range Transportation Plan

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The Will County Division of Transportation (WCDOT) will host two virtual open houses to gather feedback on the future of transportation priorities in Will County. The feedback will be incorporated in the ongoing “Our Way Forward 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan,” which will guide the next 25 years of county-wide infrastructure projects.

Will County Emergency Management Agency Issues Update on Kankakee River Conditions

Launches public reporting survey to assess residential and business property damage

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The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is reporting a significant reduction in water levels on the Kankakee River, as most ice jams have cleared between the City of Wilmington and the Des Plaines River confluence. Following the expiration of a Flash Flood Warning for the area, Will County EMA is partnering with local officials to fully assess local flood damage.

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