Sponsors hope to resume event in spring 2021
Tammy Reiher
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The annual book collection event sponsored by Will County’s Resource Recovery and Energy Division and Joliet Park District’s Pilcher Park Nature Center has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
County to distribute more than $120 million with local municipalities, small business, farmers, non-profits, and social service agencies
Anastasia Tuskey
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Last week, the Will County Board held a special ad-hoc committee meeting to decide additional allocations of more than $120.5 million in funding from the federal CARES Act.
Tammy Reiher
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County Executive Denise Winfrey and Workforce Services Director Susan Flessner appeared on Channel 2 to promote the Aug. 4 drive-through job fair.
Anastasia Tuskey
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Please remember to wear a mask and maintain social distancing to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Anastasia Tuskey
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Methods of delivery may have changed but important job search assistance is still available to residents
Today, the Workforce Center of Will County (WCWC) piloted a new service at its 2400 Glenwood Avenue location for job seekers – a drive thru job fair. Participants were able to speak with multiple companies from the safety of their vehicles, while observing social distancing and wearing a mask.
Tammy Reiher
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Will County Executive Denise Winfrey (left) talks with CBS 2 reporter Tracy O’Brien on Thursday, July 30.
Tammy Reiher
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The Workforce Center of Will County will host a coronavirus conscious drive-through job fair from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4.
There is still time to enter and win prizes in final two rounds
Tammy Reiher
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Three more winners have been named by the Will County Land Use Department’s Resource Recovery and Energy Division in the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day Passport event.
Tammy Reiher
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Will County residents cleaned out closets and cupboards to bring a record amount of items to the 15th annual textile recycling and home goods collection July 13-17 at the County Office Building.
Tammy Reiher
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Will County Executive Denise Winfrey was elected second vice president of the National Association of Counties (NACo) during a virtual meeting on Monday, July 20, a post that will elevate Will County’s stature on the national scene.
Tammy Reiher
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Rolonda Mitchell has been named Will County Ethics Adviser, replacing Kathleen Kallan, who has retired.
Tammy Reiher
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A virtual public workshop for the Moving Will County project is planned for 6 to 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug.13, to present initial findings and seek public feedback on potential truck routes.
Tammy Reiher
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The Will Coounty Office Building will be closed on Friday, July 3, in honor of the Fourth of July.
Tammy Reiher
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The Moving Will County project is a partnership between Will County and CMAP that combines a Truck Routing & Communities Study and a Transportation & Land Use Strategy.
Tammy Reiher
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The Bolingbrook Park District has become Will County’s eighth permanent electronic recycling site.