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Substance Use Initiative Reports Early 2025 Overdose Data, Outreach Efforts
Will County has recorded eight fatal overdoses and seven overdose reversals so far in 2025, according to data presented to…
County Food Access Program Reports Progress on ARPA-Funded Initiatives
Four community organizations are expanding food assistance services across Will County through nearly $80,000 in federal American Rescue Plan Act…
Sunny Hill Nursing Home Reaches Full Capacity, Completes Bed Upgrades
Will County’s Sunny Hill Nursing Home is operating at 100% capacity with a waiting list for admissions, prompting officials to…
Will County Land Use and Development Briefs: Minor Subdivision, Extension Approved, Tiny Homes Advocate Returns
Committee Approves Minor Subdivision to Correct Illegal Land Division: The Land Use and Development Committee unanimously approved a minor subdivision…
Will County Considers Relaxing Size Restrictions on Accessory Dwelling Units
JOLIET — Will County officials are considering revisions to zoning regulations that would allow larger accessory dwelling units (ADUs), potentially…
Resident Urges County to Restrict Residential Motocross Tracks After Neighborhood Dispute
JOLIET — A Will County resident appeared before the Land Use and Development Committee Thursday urging officials to modify zoning…
Committee Approves Truck Terminal Special Use Permit After Safety Modifications
JOLIET — The Will County Land Use and Development Committee voted Thursday to approve a special use permit for a…
County Committee Approves Two Solar Energy Projects Despite Farmland Concerns
JOLIET — The Will County Land Use and Development Committee approved two commercial solar energy projects Thursday, advancing the proposals…
Will County Approves Vision Zero Initiative to Reduce Traffic Fatalities
Will County has officially adopted Vision Zero, a data-driven safety initiative aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities throughout the county. The…
County’s First Roundabout Planned for Exchange Street and Beecher Road Intersection
Will County’s first roundabout is advancing to the final public meeting phase, with construction tentatively scheduled for 2027. County Engineer…
County Accepts $377,000 Developer Donation for Romeo Road Improvements
The Will County Public Works and Transportation Committee has accepted a $377,000 donation from a developer to fund roadway improvements…
Contracts Awarded for LED Signal Upgrades and Guardrail Maintenance
The Will County Public Works and Transportation Committee has approved contracts for two significant infrastructure maintenance projects: LED traffic signal…