Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant

Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant Will County Executive

I am honored to serve as your Will County Executive. As a lifelong resident of this great county, I have witnessed many changes as we have evolved from an ag-community to a major hub in the global distribution market. I am dedicated to building upon this status but I am equally dedicated to maintaining the quality of life for the nearly 700,000 residents and thousands of businesses and organizations that call Will County home.

Please explore our website which is filled with important information about services and departments within the County Executive office as well as connections to other county officials’ websites.

Will County is diverse, vibrant and filled with hard-working people. We have room to grow and we look forward to a great future.

Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, Will County Executive

What's Happening in Will County

Anonym / Monday, July 18, 2016

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Be prepared for extreme heat

The National Weather Service is predicting a heat wave for the area Thursday, July 21, through Saturday, July 23. Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid to upper 90s, with a heat index of 103 to 112.

The Will County Emergency Management Agency encourages residents who are homeless or do not have air conditioning during extreme heat to:

Consider relocating to a friend or relative’s residence;
Visit malls, movie theaters, libraries, and other similar facilities open to the public for reasonable lengths of time;
Look for a cooling center that may already be in operation. Call ahead to ensure the facility is open.

Residents are also encouraged to:

Dress appropriately for the conditions;
During extreme heat conditions, take showers, keep hydrated, close curtains/shades, and open windows;
Avoid all unnecessary outdoor activities.

More information on extreme heat can be located at: