Local first responders, school safety personnel, and emergency management agencies from across the region will gather at the University of St. Francis Main Campus in Joliet for a full-scale School Reunification Exercise on Wednesday, July 23. The public is advised of an increased presence of emergency vehicles in the vicinity from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on that day.

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.