Anastasia Tuskey
2490
When former Will County Executive Larry Walsh announced he would not seek reelection in 2020, it would be the first time in 16 years someone new would hold the position.
After all the ballots were counted, it would also be the first time a woman was elected to the office.
“When the late Larry Walsh Sr. said he was not going to run again, I knew it was an opportunity for me to come home and be able to focus on my community where I’ve been all my life,” said Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, who was sworn in to the executive position in December.
Census Workers will be at the Will County Office Building Oct. 2 & 5
Anastasia Tuskey
16250
Representatives from the U.S. Census will be in front of the Will County Office Building from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2 and Monday, Oct. 5 for anyone who has not completed the 2020 Census. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the deadline for completing the census has been extended to Oct. 31.
The doors to the Workforce Center of Will County may be closed during the coronavirus pandemic, but that hasn’t stopped the staff at the Workforce Services Division of Will County from assisting job seekers.
Tammy Reiher
6114
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.
Tammy Reiher
3445
The Will County Resource Recovery and Energy Division has joined with the Health Department, Forest Preserve and South Metropolitan Higher Education Consortium to offer a passport to more than 50 ways to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day
The Will County Land Use Department’s Resource, Recovery and Energy Division will host a free tire collection event on Saturday, Nov. 9.
The Workforce Center of Will County October schedule has been released.
The Mobile Workforce Center of Will County’s October schedule has been announced.
Tammy Reiher
3414
The Mobile Workforce Center of Will County’s September schedule has been announced.
Tammy Reiher
3206
The Workforce Center of Will County September schedule has been released.
Bulk purchase program continues to help Chicago area businesses and homeowners
Tammy Reiher
3003
The Solarize Chicagoland group buy program is gaining momentum as it surpassed its second goal when the 22nd homeowner signed on to go solar.
Tammy Reiher
3750
Another garden in the We WILL Grow School and Community Garden Program was dedicated on Saturday, July 27, at All Nations Church of God in Christ, 503 S. Water St. The garden is one of 24 community gardens in the Will County program.
Tammy Reiher
3101
The Mobile Workforce Center of Will County will make seven stops weekly in August with the recent addition of the Monee Park District on Tuesday afternoons.
Tammy Reiher
3174
The Workforce Center of Will County August schedule, including a new workshop, has been released.
Offer will end Sept. 30
Tammy Reiher
3870
Will, Cook, DuPage and Kane counties have joined with Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) and Citizen Utility Board (CUB) to coordinate a group buy for solar panels and installation.