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County Executive Committee Advances Elected Officials’ Pay Increases After Extended Debate
The Will County Executive Committee voted Thursday to advance a proposal for pay increases for countywide elected officials and county…
County Considers Bond Refinancing That Could Save Millions
JOLIET — Will County officials on Thursday discussed a potential bond refinancing opportunity that could save the county approximately $3.6…
Will County Ordinance Committee Briefs: Unanimous Votes for Proclamations, Title Changes, Audits Discussed
Committee Clarifies Unanimous Vote Requirement for Honorary Proclamations: The Ordinance Committee refined language in Chapter 30 regarding honorary proclamations, specifying…
County Undertakes Formatting Overhaul of Decades-Old Ordinances
JOLIET — Will County officials are modernizing the format and structure of the county’s ordinances, some of which date back…
County Reviews Rules on Virtual Meeting Attendance, Committee Participation
JOLIET — Will County officials discovered Thursday that their current practices regarding virtual meeting attendance may not fully comply with…
Will County Ordinance Committee Reviews Administrative Code, Clarifies Official Powers
JOLIET — The Will County Ordinance Committee spent several hours Thursday reviewing and updating Chapter 30 of the county’s Code…
Farmers, Residents Call for Action on Roadside Debris from Landfill Trucks
Local farmers and residents are urging county officials to address persistent litter problems along routes used by trucks traveling to…
County Landfill Meeting Briefs
Landfill Minutes Approved: The landfill committee unanimously approved minutes from its February 11, 2025 meeting. All committee members were present,…
Geological Features Central to Landfill Expansion Plans
Geological characteristics that were formed thousands of years ago make Prairie View an ideal location for landfill operations, according to…
County Considers Two Options for Prairie View Landfill Expansion
Prairie View landfill could extend its lifespan by up to 35 additional years under expansion plans presented to the county’s…
Health Department Faces Funding Cuts, Reviews Options for Programs
The Will County Health Department is assessing its options after being notified of the termination of a $1 million federal…
County Health News Briefs
Sunny Hill Nursing Home Reports Full Capacity: The county-owned Sunny Hill Nursing Home is operating at 100% capacity with all…