Will County Hosting Three Fall Workshops Focused on Long-Term Transportation Planning Will County Hosting Three Fall Workshops Focused on Long-Term Transportation Planning Family-friendly events in Beecher, Manhattan, and Wilmington focused on future projects Matthew Libs / Tuesday, November 5, 2024 0 127 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. 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 0 439 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
Recyclepalooza Returns to New Lenox on Sept. 14 Recyclepalooza Returns to New Lenox on Sept. 14 Matthew Libs / Thursday, September 12, 2024 0 1021 Recyclepalooza returns to New Lenox this Saturday, offering free recycling for electronics, household hazardous waste, metal, wood, clothing, books, toys, and more. Read more
Pop-Up Healthy Lifestyle Event to be Held in University Park on August 29 Pop-Up Healthy Lifestyle Event to be Held in University Park on August 29 Matthew Libs / Tuesday, August 27, 2024 0 754 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. Read more
Will County Animal Protection Services Waives Dog Adoption Fee for "Bark to School" Promotion Will County Animal Protection Services Waives Dog Adoption Fee for "Bark to School" Promotion Matthew Libs / Thursday, August 22, 2024 0 1082 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. Read more
Will County and City of Joliet Hosting Free Food Giveaway in Downtown Joliet on Saturday, July 27 Will County and City of Joliet Hosting Free Food Giveaway in Downtown Joliet on Saturday, July 27 Volunteers needed for food giveaway event focused on post-storm relief Matthew Libs / Thursday, July 25, 2024 0 1084 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. Read more
Will County to Host Public Information Meeting On Mills Road-Cherry Hill Road Study Will County to Host Public Information Meeting On Mills Road-Cherry Hill Road Study Matthew Libs / Tuesday, July 23, 2024 0 851 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. Read more
Will County to Host Fairmont Community Event Will County to Host Fairmont Community Event Matthew Libs / Wednesday, June 19, 2024 0 896 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. Read more
Will County to Hold Healthy Lifestyle Pop-Up Event in Joliet on June 21 Will County to Hold Healthy Lifestyle Pop-Up Event in Joliet on June 21 Matthew Libs / Tuesday, June 18, 2024 0 936 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. Read more
Workforce Services Division of Will County to Hold Job Fair in Lockport Township Workforce Services Division of Will County to Hold Job Fair in Lockport Township Matthew Libs / Thursday, May 23, 2024 0 928 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. Read more