The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is advising residents to take precautions during an ongoing extreme heat period for the region.

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on August 26 and an Excessive Heat Watch from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on August 27. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 116 degrees during this period. In these conditions, heat stroke, heat cramps or heat exhaustion are possible with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity.

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.

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant delivered her annual State of the County address at the August meeting of the County Board. In her address, Bertino-Tarrant emphasized the need for county government to prepare for continued residential and economic growth in the region.

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant joined Pace Suburban Bus (Pace) leadership and local officials to celebrate the expansion of dial-a-ride services into southwest Will County. Seniors and people with disabilities in six new townships can now register for the Access Will County Dial-a-Ride service for their transportation needs.  

The Will County Community Mental Health Board (708 Board) has hired Tenna Mackey as its first Executive Director. Mackey will lead the day-to-day operations of the board, which is tasked with evaluating and improving community mental health services in Will County, including the treatment of mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use.