County Addresses Senior Tax Exemption Processing Error
A processing error that cost County Board member Julie Berkowicz $600 in senior tax exemptions has prompted discussions about improving…
Executive Committee Meeting July 10 Meeting Briefs
Liquor License Expansion: The county approved increasing Class C1 liquor licenses from eight to nine to accommodate Lockport Gas and…
Mental Health Board Awards $5 Million in Grants to Will County Organizations
The Will County Community Mental Health Board has distributed over $5 million in grants to 39 local organizations, marking the…
County Board Approves Major Code Updates, Discusses Employee Benefits
The Will County Board Executive Committee approved several ordinance updates Wednesday while engaging in detailed discussions about employee compensation and…
Executive Committee June 12 Meeting Briefs
Property Purchase Approved: The county authorized purchase of two parcels along Governor’s Highway in Monee for $545,000 to establish a…
Labor Representative Addresses County Committee on Public Transportation Reform Efforts
JOLIET — A labor representative warned Will County officials Thursday that proposed reforms to regional public transportation governance could diminish…
Committee Advances $1.7 Million Upgrade Plan for River Valley Juvenile Detention Center
JOLIET — The Will County Executive Committee voted Thursday to advance a $1.7 million proposal to upgrade the River Valley…
County Executive Committee Briefs: Transportation Program Expands, Ordinances Updated
Mobility Management Program Expands to Three Townships: The Executive Committee approved an intergovernmental agreement to expand the Will County Mobility…
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…