Will County Board Speaker Denise Winfrey sworn in as Interim County Executive at special county board meeting Will County Board Speaker Denise Winfrey sworn in as Interim County Executive at special county board meeting Anastasia Tuskey / Monday, June 8, 2020 0 897 In a special meeting today of the Will County Board, Denise Winfrey (D-Joliet) was sworn in as interim County Executive. Winfrey succeeds Lawrence M. Walsh, who died on June 3, 2020. Winfrey is the first woman and the first minority to serve as Will County Executive. Read more
Will County Executive Larry Walsh loses battle to cancer; leaves long career in public service and unique legacy behind Will County Executive Larry Walsh loses battle to cancer; leaves long career in public service and unique legacy behind Anastasia Tuskey / Wednesday, June 3, 2020 0 2647 Lawrence M. “Larry” Walsh, a loving husband, proud father and grandfather, faithful farmer, dedicated public servant, and lifelong Will County resident, died Wednesday night at his home in Elwood, Illinois. He was 72. Read more
Illinois Daily Coronavirus Updates Illinois Daily Coronavirus Updates Nina Campbell / Monday, March 16, 2020 0 0 Read more
Will County offers resources to address coronavirus Will County offers resources to address coronavirus Anastasia Tuskey / Friday, March 13, 2020 0 6555 Will County officials are encouraging residents to reference the Illinois Department of Public Health or the Center for Disease Control for additional information about the coronavirus or COVID-19. These sites give lots of information about the number of cases in the state and nationally as well as background information on coronavirus and recommended treatments. Read more
Will County Office Building closed July 3 Will County Office Building closed July 3 Tammy Reiher / Monday, June 29, 2020 0 192 The Will Coounty Office Building will be closed on Friday, July 3, in honor of the Fourth of July. Read more
Learn More about the Moving Will County Project Learn More about the Moving Will County Project Tammy Reiher / Monday, June 29, 2020 0 192 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. Read more
Bolingbrook Park District added as electronic recycling site Bolingbrook Park District added as electronic recycling site Tammy Reiher / Monday, June 29, 2020 0 339 The Bolingbrook Park District has become Will County’s eighth permanent electronic recycling site. Read more
Expanded Will County textile, shoe collection set for July 13-17 Expanded Will County textile, shoe collection set for July 13-17 Tammy Reiher / Thursday, June 25, 2020 0 395 Will County’s annual textile and shoe collection event, usually held in May, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, July 13, through Friday, July 17, at the County Office Building. Read more
Will County Health Department offering COVID-19 testing at sites across the county Will County Health Department offering COVID-19 testing at sites across the county Anastasia Tuskey / Wednesday, June 10, 2020 0 776 The Will County Health Department is offering COVID-19 testing at sites cross the county. No appointments taken, first come first served.No insurance neededNo one is turned awayNo payment requiredHours are 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. For more information, contact the health department's COVID-19 Hotline at (815) 740-8977. Read more
Solarize Chicagoland program enters second year Solarize Chicagoland program enters second year Anastasia Tuskey / Wednesday, June 10, 2020 0 350 The Solarize Chicagoland program returns in 2020 after surpassing its goals last summer. Solarize Chicagoland educates home and small-business owners about solar and offers an opportunity to secure discounts on solar photovoltaic systems through volume purchasing. Read more
Will County Officials report limited damage to buildings during recent disturbances; Remain focused on safety for residents and businesses Will County Officials report limited damage to buildings during recent disturbances; Remain focused on safety for residents and businesses Anastasia Tuskey / Monday, June 1, 2020 0 1253 In light of recent tumultuous actions, both locally and regionally, Will County Board Speaker Denise Winfrey and Will County Executive Chief of Staff Nick Palmer encourage residents to keep protests peaceful. There was very little impact to county buildings during recent riot activity that affected many businesses across the county. Read more
Workforce Center of Will County offers new career coach services via Zoom Workforce Center of Will County offers new career coach services via Zoom Anastasia Tuskey / Friday, May 29, 2020 0 596 Many other programs available to job seekers andbusinesses impacted by the COVID crisisAs unemployment numbers across the country reach record highs, the Workforce Center of Will County (WCWC) continues to offer important services to both job seekers and businesses during this unprecedented time. Read more
Workforce Center of Will County offers online Resume Gallery to assist local job seekers Workforce Center of Will County offers online Resume Gallery to assist local job seekers Anastasia Tuskey / Friday, May 22, 2020 0 525 In addition to connecting residents with available employment and offering continuous training opportunities, the Workforce Center of Will County (WCWC) hosts an online Resume Gallery available to local employers searching for qualified applicants. Read more
Workforce Center of Will County to host webinar on resources available to local businesses Workforce Center of Will County to host webinar on resources available to local businesses Anastasia Tuskey / Friday, May 22, 2020 0 500 The Workforce Center of Will County (WCWC) will host a webinar from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 4 about resources to help local businesses find, hire, and retrain employees. This webinar is offered by the center’s Business Services team. Read more