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Will County Officials encourage residents to continue COVID-19 precautions Will County Officials encourage residents to continue COVID-19 precautions

Will County Officials encourage residents to continue COVID-19 precautions

Number of positive cases in the county are on the rise

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While nearly half the population of Will County is fully vaccinated, local officials are cautioning residents to continue COVID-19 precautions as the number of Delta variant cases are increasing. These precautions include frequent hand washing, social distancing and wearing a mask in public places for those who are unvaccinated.

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Health Department asking for patience from all residents and senior community with COVID-19 vaccination schedule Health Department asking for patience from all residents and senior community with COVID-19 vaccination schedule

Health Department asking for patience from all residents and senior community with COVID-19 vaccination schedule

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The Will County Health Department (WCHD) is asking for patience from the senior community and their families during the still very young “Vaccine Stage” of the “Covid-19 Pandemic Response.”
Shortly before Christmas, WCHD placed a survey on its website, allowing all Will County residents who intend to take the vaccine to register their interest, and offer important information concerning age range, pre-existing health conditions, occupation, and location of their residence.
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Will County residents encouraged to register for COVID-19 vaccine Will County residents encouraged to register for COVID-19 vaccine

Will County residents encouraged to register for COVID-19 vaccine

Health Department survey important to planning for future vaccine clinics

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With the COVID-19 vaccine being rolled out to more sectors of the population on almost a weekly basis, the Will County Health Department has set up an online registration portal and encourages residents to logon, take the survey, and register for future vaccine clinics.


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Will County to begin first phase of vaccinations of healthcare workers Will County to begin first phase of vaccinations of healthcare workers

Will County to begin first phase of vaccinations of healthcare workers

More than 4,000 doses of Pfizer vaccine provided to Will County

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Today, the county received more than 4,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, recently authorized for distribution by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The State of Illinois is following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) which is breaking up the vaccination process into four phases, focusing on “critical populations” first.

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Mike Theodore
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Anastasia Tuskey
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Tammy Reiher
Public Information Officer
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1/11/2022
Will County Land Use Department Reminds Residents, Builders of Updated County Building Codes

Will County Land Use Department Reminds Residents, Builders of Updated County Building Codes

The new year brings newly updated building codes from the Will County Land Use Department. The codes are updated every six years to align with international building codes.
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1/12/2022
Will County Eviction-Diversion Pilot Project to be Fully Implemented

Will County Eviction-Diversion Pilot Project to be Fully Implemented

County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and 12th Judicial Circuit Court Chief Judge Daniel Kennedy today announced that their joint eviction-diversion program has successfully left the pilot stage and will become a formal process to help mitigate COVID-19 related housing impacts.

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1/19/2022
Workforce Center of Will County to Host Second Career Fair for Individuals with Disabilities in Frankfort

Workforce Center of Will County to Host Second Career Fair for Individuals with Disabilities in Frankfort

Following the success of the first Career Fair for Individuals with Disabilities, the Workforce Center of Will County is partnering with Frankfort Township to host a second job fair on Tuesday, January 25. The first career fair for individuals with disabilities, held in October of 2021, attracted more than 100 job seekers and 12 employers.
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1/24/2022
Project Acclaim Honors Will County for Assistance with Vaccination Clinic Held at Joliet West High School

Project Acclaim Honors Will County for Assistance with Vaccination Clinic Held at Joliet West High School

Project Acclaim, a Joliet-based civic pride organization, has inducted the Will County Executive’s Office and the Health Department, along with Joliet Fire Department, Amita St. Joseph Medical Center, and Joliet Township High School into its 2021 Hall of Pride for the coordinated effort to establish the Joliet West High School Vaccination Clinic. Representatives from Project Acclaim presented the award to County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and Health Department Executive Director Sue Olenek at the January meeting of the Will County Board.
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1/25/2022
Will County Executive Reminds Residents of Local Warming Centers

Will County Executive Reminds Residents of Local Warming Centers

As temperatures plummet and a prolonged deep freeze is anticipated, Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant reminds residents to utilize local warming centers if necessary. A complete list of warming shelters is listed on the home page of the Will County Emergency Management Agency’s website at www.willcountyema.org.
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Illinois Counties Map highlighting Will County Will County is located in the northern part of Illinois and is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. The county seat of Will County is Joliet. Founded in 1836, today Will County is a major hub for roads, rail, and natural gas pipelines.
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