Damage from Tuesday’s storm has caused visitor center, preserve, and trail closures throughout the Forest Preserve District of Will County. Storm-related issues are being posted on the Forest Preserve’s Closures and Alerts webpage at ReconnectWithNature.org. Currently, Plum Creek Nature Center is closed because it doesn’t have power, Lockport Prairie Nature Center is closed because of […]
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Resources available for Will County residents impacted by storms
Resource Center and Food Event in Eastern Will County Open to All Residents Following a series of storms that resulted in damage and power outages in several communities, the Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is spotlighting recovery resources available to residents. These include the 2-1-1 information hotline, a Multi-Agency Resource Center, and a food […]
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Storm damage closes Will County forest preserves, visitor center, trails
Several Forest Preserve District of Will County sites are closed due to Monday’s storms. Monee Reservoir Visitor Center is closed until further notice due to a power outage at the facility. Monee Reservoir preserve remains open. Raccoon Grove Nature Preserve access is impacted due to downed trees. The preserve’s parking lot is open, but the […]
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Fresh Produce Pop-Up Event July 29 in Romeoville for Will County Residents
Will County residents are invited to attend a drive-up event for free fruits and vegetables in Romeoville on July 29, hosted as a partnership between Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, and State Rep. Natalie Manley, aimed at connecting local households with healthy food options. The pop-up event will be held […]
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Public meeting planned for Wilmington-Peotone Road study
Open house meeting to discuss possible improvements to Wilmington-Peotone Road from Old Chicago Road to U.S. 45/52. The Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) will hold a public information meeting concerning proposed improvements to the Wilmington-Peotone Road Study between Old Chicago Road to U.S. Route 45/52. The meeting will be held at Wilton Township Community […]
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WC Health Department Holding Immunization Clinic January 28
WC Health Department hosting vaccination clinic; no out-of-pocket costs for infant RSV up to eight months and COVID-19 all ages.
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Will County hosting textile collection event October 24
Textile collection event scheduled October 24, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., at WC Office Building, 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet.
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Banks sentenced to 70 years
Willie Banks sentenced to 70 years for the First Degree Murder of Alicia Cole on December 13, 2023, in Joliet.
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Earthrise to build another mega solar farm
Earthrise Energy is proposing a 260 megawatt solar project in an area encompassing 2,400 acres, including some just outside the corporate limits of Monee.
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Halloween Fest Debuts at Will County Fairgrounds
Last year, two Manteno men decided spooky season just wasn’t spooky enough in southeastern Will County-so they set out to create an event.