Will County Board

The VAC is under criticism for a $495,000 no-bid contract as the legitimacy of its executive board is challenged.

Will County transportation director says plans for Caton Farm-Bruce Road bridge cannot move forward until someone is willing to take ownership.

The board would not comment Tuesday as people sought details about a $495,000 contract awarded to Hey G Consulting in 2021 with federal COVID-10 relief funds.

The Veterans Assistance Commission has hired an outside attorney to investigate the matter amid rumors of misspending being spread among veterans organizations across the state.

Progress toward demolition of building remains slow, while outside group continues to argue for preservation

Will County Board District 2 candidate Robert Hendrick answered Shaw Local's election questionnaire for the Will County Board primary election

Officials have pushed for a new morgue with more space for increasing deaths in Will County.

The Will County Board has approved a zoning change and special use permit for a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center along Route 53 in Joliet Township that would offer temporary housing and counseling for men.

The Will County Board is expected to consider approval of a special use permit for a rehabilitation center in Joliet Township to treat those with drug and alcohol addictions.

Will County Board members took another step in the allocation of about $133 million in federal pandemic aid during a recent meeting.

Will County officials have begun reviewing the county’s Transportation Improvement Plan to guide local infrastructure projects.

Officials hope securing necessary materials early will allow construction to finish without stopping.

ComEd needs to remove the substation equipment so the county can demolish the old courthouse in downtown Joliet.

Will County Board, District 11 candidate Jacqueline Traynere answered Shaw Local's election questionnaire for the Will County Board primary election.

Will County Board member Meta Mueller on what the county should do with recreational marijuana sales tax revenue, "The revenue from the recreational cannabis sales tax should be used to help those most affected by cannabis prohibition." Read the full questionnaire here.