Will County News

Will County employee to present at “Go Solar” event

Tammy Reiher / Wednesday, April 7, 2021 0 840

Christina Snitko, Energy and Conservation Specialist for the Will County Land Use Department, will be one of two experts on solar power to participate in a “Go Solar” event at noon Friday, April 23.

Job Fair In-A-Bag to be offered every Wednesday by Workforce Center of Will County

Tammy Reiher / Thursday, April 1, 2021 0 1125

The Workforce Center of Will County will offer a Job Fair In-A Bag from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday.

Will County Office Building closed Friday, April 2 in observance of Good Friday

Anastasia Tuskey / Wednesday, March 31, 2021 0 1096

The Will County Office Building will be closed on Friday, April 2 in observance of Good Friday. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, April 5.

Will County launches C-PACE program

Tammy Reiher / Tuesday, March 30, 2021 0 1106

Will County has launched its C-PACE Program, a program that offers long-term fixed rate financing to businesses for energy efficiency improvement projects, becoming the seventh county in Illinois to participate.

Land Use Department, Conservation Foundation team up to host webinar on rain gardens, barrels

Tammy Reiher / Monday, March 29, 2021 0 1277

The Resource Recovery and Energy Division of the Will County Land Use Department will co-host a webinar with The Conservation Foundation at 1 p.m. Monday, April 12.

Sunny Hill offers Hut Heaven for in-person visits

Tammy Reiher / Monday, March 29, 2021 0 1070

Raphael and Miriam Hersonsky were both visiting the Sea of Galilee when a reporter asked to interview them for an article about their tour.

Public Hearing: Will County Liquor Commission

Nina Campbell / Friday, March 26, 2021 0 691

The Will County Liquor Commission is holding a Public Hearing under 235 ILCS 5/7-5 regarding the liquor licenses held by GAD Corporate Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a the Aqua Lounge and Fire House Pub located at 7900 and 7905 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, IL. The public hearing will be conducted in the County Board Committee Room in the Will County Office Building (302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432) on Thursday, April 1^st at 1:30 p.m..

Ask the Career Coach offered every Tuesday

Tammy Reiher / Tuesday, March 23, 2021 0 1209

Looking for a job? Have questions about the job search, interviews, how to create a stellar resume or changes to the current job market?

Visit the Will County Health Department COVID-19 Vaccine Website

Anastasia Tuskey / Tuesday, March 23, 2021 0 3788

Visit the newly designed Will County Health Department COVID-19 Vaccine website for more information about the vaccine distribution, answers to any questions, and register for your vaccine
Together We Will Win!

As the State of Illinois Moves Towards Phase 5 Will County Encourages Residents Over 65 to Get Vaccinated

Anastasia Tuskey / Friday, March 19, 2021 0 2365

The Will County Executive Office and the Will County Health Department today unveiled a new online search feature that makes it easier to find a vaccine in Will County while encouraging all residents over the age of 65 to get vaccinated as the State of Illinois announced it will advance to Phase 5 of Restore Illinois by April 12.

Public feedback sought on proposed energy and conservation goals in Will County Public feedback sought on proposed energy and conservation goals in Will County

Public feedback sought on proposed energy and conservation goals in Will County

Tammy Reiher / Friday, March 19, 2021 0 1157

The Resource Recovery and Energy Division of the Will County Land Use Department is seeking feedback from Will County residents and workers on proposed County energy and conservation goals.

Will County HOME Consortium funds awarded to Cornerstone Services, Inc for renovations on two group homes

Anastasia Tuskey / Thursday, March 18, 2021 0 1509

Two group homes operated by Cornerstone Services, Inc.in Joliet have been selected for renovations by the Will County Community Development Division, the lead entity for the County’s HOME Consortium, and the City of Joliet, a member of this HOME Consortium. The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), provides grants to state and local governments to create affordable housing for low-income households.

Resource Recovery and Energy Division hosting compost bin sale

Bins come with educational information on how to use them

Tammy Reiher / Monday, March 15, 2021 0 1442

The Will County Land Use Department’s Resource Recovery and Energy Division is co-hosting an online compost bin sale with the non-profit Recycling Connections.

County Announces Pair of Community Vaccination Clinics

Will serve residents age 65+, First Responders, Teachers in Wilmington and Monee to win battle against COVID-19

Tammy Reiher / Friday, March 12, 2021 0 3303

The Will County Executive Office and Will County Health Department today announced another milestone in beating the COVID-19 virus by opening Community Vaccination Clinics in Wilmington beginning the week of March 22 and Monee beginning the week of March 29.

It's Time To Spring Forward

Anastasia Tuskey / Wednesday, March 10, 2021 0 1534

Daylight Savings Time begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 14. So remember to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday, March 13. Also remember to change the batteries on your smoke detectors.