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A long ago accident led to a community event to help Ronald McDonald House charities and now to its new collector-in-chief winning the 2017 Will County America Recycles Day photo contest.

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Friday the 13th turned out to be a lucky day for Melanie Howard this year.

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Nov.15 is America Recycles Day, and Will County wants to thank residents and non-profits for all they do to improve the environment by offering them a chance to win refurbished iPad2’s.

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8/28/2023
Business Owners Invited to Free Workshop on Illinois Business Enterprise Program

Business Owners Invited to Free Workshop on Illinois Business Enterprise Program

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, the Will County Center for Economic Development (CED), and the State of Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion invites business owners to attend a free in-person workshop to learn about the Illinois Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and local resources. The workshop will take place on Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the Joliet Public Library, 150 N. Ottawa St., Joliet.

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9/1/2023
"Grandparents Day" to be Held in Romeoville on September 13

"Grandparents Day" to be Held in Romeoville on September 13

A “Grandparents Day” will be held for Will County seniors on September 13th, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Romeoville Athletic and Event Center located at 55 Phelps Avenue in Romeoville. The event is being hosted as a collaboration between the Village of Romeoville, Senior Services of Will County, State Representative Natalie Manley, Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel, and State Representative Dee Avelar. 

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9/5/2023
Will County Hosting Four Recycling Events in September

Will County Hosting Four Recycling Events in September

The Will County Resource Recovery and Energy (RRE) Division will be hosting several recycling events in September, including three collection events and an educational seminar. 

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9/13/2023
Will County Workforce Investment Director Elected as State Association Leader

Will County Workforce Investment Director Elected as State Association Leader

Caroline L. Portlock, Director of the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Will County, has been elected President of the Illinois Workforce Partnership (IWP). The IWP represents local workforce development leaders throughout Illinois from 10 Economic Development Regions and 22 Workforce Innovation Boards.

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9/20/2023
Will County to Hold Healthy Lifestyle Pop-Up Event in University Park on Sept. 21

Will County to Hold Healthy Lifestyle Pop-Up Event in University Park on Sept. 21

A “Healthy Lifestyle Event” will be hosted in the Village of University Park to provide free produce, vegetables, and healthcare resources on Thursday, September 21 at the Village of University Park Town Center, 90 Towncenter Dr., University Park, IL 60484. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is partnering with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, the Village of University Park, the Community Nutrition Network and Senior Services Association, Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois, and the Will County Health Department to host the event.

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9/21/2023
Will County Hosts Pet Expo in Plainfield Sept. 30

Will County Hosts Pet Expo in Plainfield Sept. 30

Will County residents are invited to attend a Pet Expo hosted by County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel, State Representative Natalie Manley, and the Plainfield Park District on September 30, 2023 in Plainfield.

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9/25/2023
Will County Executive Provides Update on ARPA Library Investments

Will County Executive Provides Update on ARPA Library Investments

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is spotlighting $1.2 million in grant opportunities being provided to local library districts as part of the county’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations. The funding is supporting ongoing efforts to expand service and address needs from 21 Will County library districts.

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