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Proposed widening of 143rd Street in Homer Glen tied up in legal wrangling at county board.
Here are unofficial results for the 2024 March primary for the Will County Board and local judicial and legislative races, as well as referendum questions.
Two Democratic primaries the only contested county board races in Tuesday election.
What challenges is the region facing in terms of attracting business and tourism? Julie Berkowicz: One challenge is the impact that rising taxes have on businesses, tourism and agriculture.
What would you push for as a member of county government to boost local businesses? Vince Logan: Will County can offer financial incentives such as grants, loans, or tax breaks to small and medium-sized enterprises
Question: What local road and bridge projects should be a priority to get done in the county? Answer: Projects that directly affect district 7 include Interstate 80 through Joliet. It should be a priority. Read Demmond Dorris' questionnaire here.
Question: What are the top issues facing your county and what would you like to do to address those issues? Answer: Safety is a major concern. I support local law enforcement. Read Betsy Naglich's full questionnaire here.
Question: What are the top issues facing your county and what would you like to do to address those issues? Answer: The Will County Board had the monumental task of allocating $134 million dollars in American Rescue Plan Act money.
Question: What are the top issues facing your county, and what would you like to do to address those issues? Answer: Infrastructure and Mental Health are our most pressing issues. Read Meta Mueller's full questionnaire here.
Question: What are the top issues facing your county and what would you like to do to address those issues? Answer: In addition to the need for a plan for incoming migrants, mental health, workforce and housing need attention.
Will County department now will be called Animal Protection Services, offers pet adoption and microchipping.
Will County seeks public input for 25-year plan on transportation network and challenges to be addressed.
Will County official says interior demolition nearly complete and most windows are out of the courthouse that closed in 2020.
A special Will County Board meeting to discuss putting a stay on the already-started demolition of the old Will County Courthouse ultimately resulted in no action after rumors of missing bid documents were debunked Tuesday.
Will County board considers vote to stop demolition of old courthouse. Officials said building no longer 'structurally sound."