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Anna Payton has been appointed as the Administrator of the Will County Animal Control Department by Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant. Payton’s appointment was confirmed by the Will County Board at their April meeting.

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A “Fresh Produce Pop-Up Event” will be hosted in Joliet from 1-3 p.m. on Thursday, May 11 at Community Lifeline Ministries, 158 S. Joliet St., Joliet, IL 60436. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is partnering with the Community Nutrition Network and Senior Services Association, Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, and Community Lifeline Ministries to host the event.

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Will County will hold its annual week-long textile and small home goods collection May 8-12 at the County Office Building, 302 North Chicago St. Items will be accepted in the building parking lot between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily, with extended drop-off hours from 5:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 12.

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15 volunteers with the Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) received President’s Volunteer Service Awards from AmeriCorps and the non-profit Points of Light in recognition of the extensive time dedicated to the agency and public safety. The volunteers received their awards at the April meeting of the Will County Board on April 20, 2023.

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The Will County Division of Transportation (WCDOT) has launched a new interactive online map to help residents stay up to date on county-wide construction projects. The map includes the 2023 Will County Road Construction Schedule, with multiple reconstruction, repaving, and improvement projects scheduled.

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4/28/2025
Will County Government Office Experiencing Temporary Phone Outages

Will County Government Office Experiencing Temporary Phone Outages

[Update – 2:00 PM, 4/28/25] – Phone service has been restored to Will County Offices. AT&T is still investigating the cause of the outage. If a Will County phone number is still experiencing issues, residents are advised to call the main switchboard at 815-740-4601.

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5/5/2025
Will County Dial-a-Ride Service Expands to Three New Townships

Will County Dial-a-Ride Service Expands to Three New Townships

The Access Will County Dial-a-Ride service has expanded to include Channahon, Manhattan, and Plainfield Townships. Seniors or people with disabilities in these three townships can now register for Will County’s curb-to-curb paratransit bus service. Eligible residents can schedule rides for any purpose within a travel radius that includes all of Will County and some portions outside of county boundaries. 

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5/14/2025
Imagination Library of Will County Receives $25,000 Donation from Jackson Generation

Imagination Library of Will County Receives $25,000 Donation from Jackson Generation

Jackson Generation has donated $25,000 to the Imagination Library of Will County, marking a significant milestone in bringing the free book-gifting program to Will County communities.

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5/16/2025
Will County and ShareFest Partner for Free Drive-Thru Food Giveaway in Downtown Joliet

Will County and ShareFest Partner for Free Drive-Thru Food Giveaway in Downtown Joliet

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 24, 2025 at the Will County Office Building located at 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432.

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5/20/2025
Will County EMA Director Allison Anderson Honored with National and State Emergency Management Award

Will County EMA Director Allison Anderson Honored with National and State Emergency Management Award

Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Allison Anderson has received two prestigious leadership recognitions from national and state agencies. These include being named one of the 2025 “40 Under 40” award recipients from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) and receiving the O.D. Troutman Outstanding Service to Emergency Management Award from the Illinois Emergency Services Management Association (IESMA). 

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5/21/2025
Will County's Book Reuse and Recycling Event Returns to Joliet's Pilcher Park Nature Center

Will County's Book Reuse and Recycling Event Returns to Joliet's Pilcher Park Nature Center

The Will County Resource Recovery and Energy (RRE) Division is set to host its annual three-day Book Reuse and Recycling event Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1, 2025 at the Pilcher Park Nature Center, 2501 Highland Park Dr, Joliet. The book exchange is open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily during the weekend event.

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