Vaping Marijuana Opioids Vaping Marijuana Opioids What do you know?? Temporary Host / Monday, November 18, 2019 0 2137 A presentation entitled "Vaping, Marijuana, and Opioids - What do you know?" will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 10 in the Auditorium of Plainfield East High School, 12001 Naperville Road, Plainfield. Read more
Will County to host tire collection event Saturday, Nov. 9 Will County to host tire collection event Saturday, Nov. 9 Temporary Host / Monday, November 18, 2019 0 1609 The Will County Land Use Department’s Resource, Recovery and Energy Division will host a free tire collection event on Saturday, Nov. 9. Read more
WCWC releases October workshop schedule WCWC releases October workshop schedule Temporary Host / Monday, November 18, 2019 0 1708 The Workforce Center of Will County October schedule has been released. Read more
Mobile Workforce Center’s October schedule released Mobile Workforce Center’s October schedule released Temporary Host / Monday, November 18, 2019 0 1747 The Mobile Workforce Center of Will County’s October schedule has been announced. Read more
Friends of Sunny Hill holiday gift show and luncheon to be held on Friday, Nov. 15 Friends of Sunny Hill holiday gift show and luncheon to be held on Friday, Nov. 15 Temporary Host / Monday, November 18, 2019 0 1960 The Friends of Sunny Hill will hold its annual Sunshine Holiday Gift Show and BBQ luncheon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at the Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County, 421 Doris Ave., Joliet. Read more
Workforce Center of Will County to host Job Fair October 10 Workforce Center of Will County to host Job Fair October 10 Temporary Host / Monday, November 18, 2019 0 1539 The Workforce Center of Will County will hold a job fair from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 10 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
Will County Executive Walsh reminds residents of services available to people suffering substance use disorder Will County Executive Walsh reminds residents of services available to people suffering substance use disorder Anastasia Tuskey / Friday, September 27, 2019 0 2416 In light of the recent rise in overdoses and overdose deaths in Will County, County Executive Larry Walsh wants to remind residents of two important programs available to those suffering substance use disorder: Safe Passage and the Narcan Distribution Program. Read more
Illinois awarded $4.5 million in federal funding to improve Medicaid substance use disorder treatment Illinois awarded $4.5 million in federal funding to improve Medicaid substance use disorder treatment Anastasia Tuskey / Thursday, September 26, 2019 0 2191 Illinois will receive a $4.5 million grant from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to examine and improve substance use disorder treatment strategies for Medicaid members, the state's Department of Healthcare and Family Services announced today. Read more
Workforce Center of Will County to host Job Fair October 2 Workforce Center of Will County to host Job Fair October 2 Anastasia Tuskey / Thursday, September 26, 2019 0 1714 The Workforce Center of Will County will hold a job fair from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2 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
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 7077 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 2448 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 2477 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 2822 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 2520 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 Office Building Closed Labor Day Monday, September 2 Will County Office Building Closed Labor Day Monday, September 2 Normal business hours resume on Tuesday, Sept. 3 Anastasia Tuskey / Friday, August 30, 2019 0 1725 The Will County Office Building will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 3. Read more