Will County has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget quality and transparency from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The award is given as a recognition that state and local governments are achieving the goal of preparing budget documents of the very highest quality that reflect both the guidelines established by the National Advisory Council on State and Local Budgeting and the GFOA’s best practices on budgeting.

The Will County Executive Office is partnering with Joliet Township Government to provide free fruits and vegetables at a Fresh Produce Pop-Up Event scheduled for Monday, June 30, 2025 from 3-5 p.m. (or while supplies last) at the Forest Park Community Center, 1017 Woodriff Rd, Joliet.

Will County has announced $2 Million in grant funds available to support programs aimed at addressing the opioid epidemic and supporting people who have been impacted by opioids. Organizations in Will County can apply for up to $250,000 to invest in treatment or prevention programs.

Will County leaders have announced the start of construction at the future home of the Will County Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) at 1300 Copperfield Avenue in Joliet. Once completed, the new facility will serve as a unified Veteran Assistance and Support Center at the heart of a unified campus for veteran services.

The Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) will hold a Public Information Meeting to share information and hear feedback about the ongoing Eastern Will County Freight Mobility Corridor Study, which is aimed at improving east-west mobility and reducing truck congestion on local roads. The open-house style meeting will take place from 4-7 p.m. on June 26, 2025 at Monee Elementary School, 25425 S. Will Center Road in Monee.