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Workforce Center of Will County to host Job Fair October 10

Temporary Host / Monday, November 18, 2019 0 1612

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.

Will County Executive Walsh reminds residents of services available to people suffering substance use disorder

Anastasia Tuskey / Friday, September 27, 2019 0 2504

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.

Illinois awarded $4.5 million in federal funding to improve Medicaid substance use disorder treatment

Anastasia Tuskey / Thursday, September 26, 2019 0 2290

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.

Workforce Center of Will County to host Job Fair October 2

Anastasia Tuskey / Thursday, September 26, 2019 0 1771

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.

Local authorities report sudden spike in overdose deaths due to cocaine mixed with fentanyl

Anastasia Tuskey / Wednesday, September 25, 2019 0 7183

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.

Workforce Center of Will County to host weekly job fair September 26

Anastasia Tuskey / Wednesday, September 18, 2019 0 2511

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.

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 2546

The Solarize Chicagoland group buy program surpassed its third goal when the 36th homeowner signed on to go solar.

Will County offers residents spay/neuter discount for pets in September

Anastasia Tuskey / Thursday, September 5, 2019 0 2903

Will County residents who have their pets spayed or neutered at participating veterinary offices in September can receive a $40 county-sponsored discount.

Sunny Hill names new Administrator

Haldorson retires after 14 year career with the County Nursing Home

Anastasia Tuskey / Wednesday, September 4, 2019 0 2607

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.

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 1779

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.

Will County Executive Walsh seeking applicants for Will County representative on Metra Board of Directors

Anastasia Tuskey / Monday, August 26, 2019 0 2217

Will County Executive Larry Walsh announced today he is accepting applications for the county’s representative on the Metra Board of Directors.

Mobile Workforce Center’s September schedule released

Tammy Reiher / Wednesday, August 21, 2019 0 2223

The Mobile Workforce Center of Will County’s September schedule has been announced.

WCWC releases September workshop schedule

Tammy Reiher / Wednesday, August 21, 2019 0 2170

The Workforce Center of Will County September schedule has been released.

County Executive Walsh announces future plans

Anastasia Tuskey / Thursday, August 15, 2019 0 2068

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.

Will County annual report reveals strong economy, continued growth, balanced budget

Anastasia Tuskey / Thursday, August 15, 2019 0 2041

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.