Will County SUI News Feed

Will County has awarded more than $129,000 in grants aimed at strengthening school safety. The Will County School Safety Grant, which has been awarded to 33 middle and K-8 schools, will support the installation of main entrance reinforcements and improved visitor and attendance management systems.

Will County residents will have a new way to receive emergency alerts and important community information as Will County 9-1-1 launches an enhanced public notification system designed to keep people informed before, during, and after emergencies.

Will County Animal Protection Services (APS) and Chicagoland Speedway are partnering to celebrate both the return of NASCAR to Joliet on July 3-5 and America’s 250^th birthday with a special “Every Pet Deserves a Victory Lap” adoption campaign, that includes waived adoption fees, free pet microchipping, and a special adoption event.

Will County’s Workforce Services Division is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM. The job fair will be the first hosted at the new Workforce Center of Will County office located at 1300 Copperfield Avenue in Joliet.

The Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) will hold a Public Information Meeting concerning proposed improvements to Wilmington-Peotone Road Study between Old Chicago Road to US Route 45/52. The meeting will be held at Wilton Township Community Center, 14355 W. Joliet Road in Manhattan, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on May 20, 2026.

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and ShareFest Will County will host a free drive-thru food giveaway event from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the Will County Office Building located at 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432.

The Workforce Center of Will County has celebrated the grand opening of their new location at 1300 Copperfield Avenue in Joliet, spotlighting an expanded space for services offered to job seekers and employers. Will County leadership cut the ribbon on the new center, which will serve as a modern, one-stop hub that offers career services, training, and workforce resources.

Will County residents are invited to attend a "Day at Will County Government in recognition of National County Government Month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, April 24. 

Will County is seeking public input as it kicks off its “Guide Will” planning initiative, which will update the county’s Land Resource Management Plan that shapes future land use and development decisions. The planning initiative will incorporate public feedback on a wide range of topics related to Will County’s future, including through an online survey, interactive map tools, and open house meetings.

“Recyclepalooza” returns to Joliet in April, kicking off Will County’s 2026 Spring recycling event season. The popular collections event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, offering residents a free option for recycling or responsibly disposing of unwanted items.