Local authorities report sudden spike in overdose deaths due to cocaine mixed with fentanyl Local authorities report sudden spike in overdose deaths due to cocaine mixed with fentanyl Anastasia Tuskey / Wednesday, September 25, 2019 0 5548 Local authorities want to alert the public of a spike in recent overdose deaths in the area due to cocaine laced with fentanyl. These deaths occurred in the Joliet/Lockport area. Read more
Workforce Center of Will County to host weekly job fair September 26 Workforce Center of Will County to host weekly job fair September 26 Anastasia Tuskey / Wednesday, September 18, 2019 0 1364 The Workforce Center of Will County will hold its weekly job fair from 10:00 a.m. until noon on Thursday, September 26 at its location, 2400 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100, Joliet, IL. A large number of area employers offering a variety of positions will be represented at this job fair. Read more
Solarize Chicagoland reaches third goal, lowering solar pricing Solarize Chicagoland reaches third goal, lowering solar pricing Bulk purchase program continues to help Chicago area businesses and homeowners Tammy Reiher / Tuesday, September 10, 2019 0 1440 The Solarize Chicagoland group buy program surpassed its third goal when the 36th homeowner signed on to go solar. Read more
Will County offers residents spay/neuter discount for pets in September Will County offers residents spay/neuter discount for pets in September Anastasia Tuskey / Thursday, September 5, 2019 0 1541 Will County residents who have their pets spayed or neutered at participating veterinary offices in September can receive a $40 county-sponsored discount. Read more
Sunny Hill names new Administrator Sunny Hill names new Administrator Haldorson retires after 14 year career with the County Nursing Home Anastasia Tuskey / Wednesday, September 4, 2019 0 1482 Residents, staff, and local officials joined August 25 to celebrate the retirement of Becky Haldorson, who has served on the administrative staff of Sunny Hill Nursing Home since 2005. Read more
Will County Executive Walsh seeking applicants for Will County representative on Metra Board of Directors Will County Executive Walsh seeking applicants for Will County representative on Metra Board of Directors Anastasia Tuskey / Monday, August 26, 2019 0 1251 Will County Executive Larry Walsh announced today he is accepting applications for the county’s representative on the Metra Board of Directors. Read more
Mobile Workforce Center’s September schedule released Mobile Workforce Center’s September schedule released Tammy Reiher / Wednesday, August 21, 2019 0 1173 The Mobile Workforce Center of Will County’s September schedule has been announced. Read more
WCWC releases September workshop schedule WCWC releases September workshop schedule Tammy Reiher / Wednesday, August 21, 2019 0 1139 The Workforce Center of Will County September schedule has been released. Read more
County Executive Walsh announces future plans County Executive Walsh announces future plans Anastasia Tuskey / Thursday, August 15, 2019 0 1117 Will County Executive Larry Walsh announced today that he will not seek a fifth term as leader of one of the fastest growing counties in Illinois. Walsh, who has spent his entire adult life in public service, has decided to retire and spend more time with his wife, Irene, six children, and 20 grandchildren. Read more
Will County annual report reveals strong economy, continued growth, balanced budget Will County annual report reveals strong economy, continued growth, balanced budget Anastasia Tuskey / Thursday, August 15, 2019 0 1162 During today’s State of the County address, delivered by Chief of Staff Nick Palmer on behalf of County Executive Walsh, Will County’s position as an important part of the global transportation network and continued economic success were highlighted. Read more