Will County Creates COVID-19 page to consolidate information from departments/agencies Will County Creates COVID-19 page to consolidate information from departments/agencies Anastasia Tuskey / Wednesday, March 25, 2020 0 5209 In an effort to centralize communication from various elected officials’ offices, county departments, and agencies relating to the coronavirus crisis, the Will County Executive Office’s IT department has created a COVID-19 page on its website. Read more
Changes to the Will County Sheriff's Office on Laraway Road Changes to the Will County Sheriff's Office on Laraway Road Daily Operations at Adult Detention Center have changed also Anastasia Tuskey / Tuesday, March 24, 2020 0 3912 Will County Sheriff Mike Kelley is announcing changes to the daily operations of the Sheriff’s Office, Public Safety Building, 16911 W. Laraway Road in Joliet and to the Adult Detention Facility, 95 S. Chicago Street, and Video Visitation Building, 20 S. Chicago Street in Joliet. Read more
Will County, City of Joliet and the Continuum of Care (CoC) join the United Way of Will County to assist the homeless during the COVID-19 crisis Will County, City of Joliet and the Continuum of Care (CoC) join the United Way of Will County to assist the homeless during the COVID-19 crisis Anastasia Tuskey / Monday, March 23, 2020 0 4004 On Monday, the Continuum of Care, a network of agencies and service providers working to end homelessness, released the Emergency Housing Assistance Plan to provide safe shelter for the homeless and those at risk of losing shelter. Read more
Workforce Center of Will County Closed to the Public Workforce Center of Will County Closed to the Public Anastasia Tuskey / Monday, March 23, 2020 0 2700 Due to the COVID-19 outbreak the Workforce Center of Will County is closed to the public until April 7, 2020. Updated information will be posted on our websites www.jobs4people.org and www.will.works Read more
Will County Executive signs Proclamation of Disaster for COVID-19 Response Will County Executive signs Proclamation of Disaster for COVID-19 Response Anastasia Tuskey / Wednesday, March 18, 2020 0 3932 Will County Executive Larry Walsh on Monday issued a Proclamation of a Disaster for Will County in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak across the county. This proclamation will activate the county’s emergency response plans to assist the residents during this time. Read more
Sunny Hill TB Clinic in Will County limits services Sunny Hill TB Clinic in Will County limits services Anastasia Tuskey / Wednesday, March 18, 2020 0 3830 As of March 20, 2020 and due to COVID-19. The Sunny Hill Tuberculosis Clinic will only screen and manage active cases of Tuberculosis. We are temporary suspending Tuberculin testing, IGRA’s (blood test), and X-rays. We do not know how long this suspension will last, but we will let you know when normal clinical operation resumes. Read more
PUBLIC NOTICE: Proclamation of Disaster in the County of Will PUBLIC NOTICE: Proclamation of Disaster in the County of Will Nina Campbell / Tuesday, March 17, 2020 0 0 Read more
PUBLIC NOTICE: Will County Court COVID-19 Administrative Order PUBLIC NOTICE: Will County Court COVID-19 Administrative Order Nina Campbell / Tuesday, March 17, 2020 0 0 Read more
Will County Veterans Assistance Commission encourages veterans to access services via website or telephone during coronavirus outbreak Will County Veterans Assistance Commission encourages veterans to access services via website or telephone during coronavirus outbreak Anastasia Tuskey / Tuesday, March 17, 2020 0 3700 Officials from the Will County Veterans Assistance Commission are taking protective measures to help limit the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), effective immediately. Read more
Illinois Daily Coronavirus Updates Illinois Daily Coronavirus Updates Nina Campbell / Monday, March 16, 2020 0 0 Read more
Workforce Center cancels all events until March 31 Workforce Center cancels all events until March 31 Tammy Reiher / Monday, March 16, 2020 0 4302 The Workforce Center of Will County has cancelled all workshops and events until March 31 due to the coronavirus outbreak. Read more
Will County offers resources to address coronavirus Will County offers resources to address coronavirus Anastasia Tuskey / Friday, March 13, 2020 0 8228 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 Supervisor of Assessments advises of changes in the 2020 Senior Freeze Exemption renewals and the 2020 Disabled Persons and Disabled Veterans application process due to COVID-19 Will County Supervisor of Assessments advises of changes in the 2020 Senior Freeze Exemption renewals and the 2020 Disabled Persons and Disabled Veterans application process due to COVID-19 Anastasia Tuskey / Friday, March 13, 2020 0 8308 In response to the evolving issue of the coronavirus or COVID-19 around the world, Rhonda Novak, the Will County Supervisor of Assessments, has announced a delay in the mailing and processing of all renewal exemption applications including the 2020 Senior Freeze Exemption and the 2020 Disabled Person and Disabled Veterans renewals and new applications. Read more
Will County Officials Address Coronavirus Will County Officials Address Coronavirus Anastasia Tuskey / Friday, March 13, 2020 0 6544 Will County officials held a press conference today to discuss steps that the county is taking to address concerns around COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Officials stressed that the general public is safe and that there has not been an outbreak or any reports of coronavirus in Will County to date. Read more
Workforce Center of Will County to host job fair on March 17 Workforce Center of Will County to host job fair on March 17 Tammy Reiher / Thursday, March 12, 2020 0 4370 Area job seekers are invited to attend a job fair from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at the Workforce Center of Will County. Read more