Will County Board

The first mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus this year in Will County were found in Joliet.

Future center for veteran services is being created in vacant office building that was part of the former Silver Cross Hospital campus in Joliet.

“Our Way Forward,” a 25-year transportation plan for Will County, is reaching the approval stage, but the public still has input.

A bill pending in Springfield would ease the way for Will County to get land for 143rd Street construction in Homer Township, but some county board members are trying to slow it down.

Both state and international emergency managament associations recently recognized the work of Will County EMA Director Allison Anderson.

A planned change in leadership at the Forest Preserve District of Will County takes place Friday when Executive Director Ralph Schultz retires.

The Will County paratransit service for seniors and people with disabilities now is available in the townships of Plainfield, Channahon and Manhattan.

Will County Board member Jacquelyne Traynere of Bolingbrook was cited after hitting juvenile on bike. No one was injured.

Will County Board votes 12-10 to approve quarry plan that faced opposition from two villages, a school district, and hundreds of residents.

The Will County Board on Thursday approved expansion of a quarry that faced opposition from the villages of Plainfield and Bolingbrook along with dozens of residents who showed up at the meeting to try to stop it.

The Will County Emergency Management Agency's public workshop on Saturday will cover severe weather, disasters, fraud and 1990 Plainfield tornado.

The Will County Regional Office of Education is utilizing cannabis tax funds from the Will County Board to add new layers of security to 21 high schools.

A political action committee chaired by a Joliet Democratic state senator has endorsed a write-in candidate whom the senator once worked for instead of the Democratic Party candidate for Joliet Township supervisor. 

Ree Ree’s Legacy of Compassion will have a live band, fashion show, and award presentations on Friday evening when it celebrates Black History Month.

Residents and local officials from Plainfield and Bolingbrook oppose quarry expansion as Will County Board delays a decision.

$27 million from federal government for overpass on Gougar Road in New Lenox "largest transportation grant in Will County history."

Nearly 11,000 riders in Will County this year used the Pace Dial-a-Ride service, which primarily provides transportation for the elderly and disabled people.

Will County Board members spent fewer than four minutes choosing their new leadership but close to six hours debating proposed changes to their rules and procedures.

Here are the official results for the 2024 November election for the Will County Board, judicial races and referendum questions.

Public safety was prioritized in the Will County 2025 fiscal year budget, with public safety and judicial operations making up 62% of the county’s operating budget.

Democrats plan to elect Joe Van Duyne as county board chair.

Southern Will County residents are trying to stop 3,600 acre solar energy complex.

Workshops will include family fun attractions.

Will County Board OKs appointment of Charles Pelkie to serve until new clerk elected in November takes office.

The Will County Board last week approved a special use permit for a rural event center at the Ashraf Farmhouse, 25640 W. 119th St.

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant focused on expanding government services and the strength of the local business climate in her annual State of the County address. Some budget priorities outlined.

Staley Ferry is leaving to take a job as city clerk of Joliet, a move that was announced July 31. The Will County executive has not recommended an interim clerk to the County Board.

Concerns over truck traffic rumbling through residential sections of the Joliet area was raised once again by people attending an open house unveiling various plans for the Cherry Hill-Mills road corridor.

Will County Board Republican Leader Steve Balich on Tuesday accused his Democratic counterpart of hacking into his email. Democratic Leader Jacqueline Traynere said she uncovered a vulnerability in the county board email system.

Steve Balich also is supervisor of Homer Township, where he had the American flag flown upside down for a day on May 31.

Solar industry sees setback as Channahon project 'in the middle of town' is rejected.

Will County Board Republicans wanted to hire Robert Schillerstrom, former Republican chair of DuPage County Board, to serve as consultant.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County board voted 16-2 for a bond plan with the only no votes from two commissioners who stirred an online campaign to reject the proposal.

Two Forest Preserve District of Will County commissioners who plan to vote against $50 million bond plan pay for poll that shows opposition.

Commissioners point to popularity of preserves.

Public hearing on Forest Preserve District bond plan draws more than 150 emails from concerned taxpayers.

Republicans point to Robert Schillerstrom's previous experience on DuPage County board. Democrats dissent.

Republican-Democrat standoff stops vote on raises for elected county officials.

The executive director for Sharefest Will County said 47 pallets of food weighing 42,000 pounds were given away on Saturday to help feed 1,842 people from 534 families. He said 70 volunteers assisted in the three-hour event.

County board has not voted to raise pay in nearly 20 years and sounds reluctant now.

The Will County Board in March approved their plan to build a 3,400-square-foot facility that will include a tasting room with a bar for visitors

The road expansion has been planned for years but faces opposition from Homer Township residents.

Will County opens new facility for interviews with child victims.

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 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

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.

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.