Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Neves Davis, 21, and Tomas Williams, 20, both from Plainfield, were found guilty by Associate Judge Kenneth Zelazo of multiple charges arising from a 2021 shooting in a Plainfield subdivision that left an 18-year-old injured in the chest. The defendants, who are brothers, were each found guilty of […]
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Empower Your Workforce Workshop!
The Will County Center for Economic Development (CED) will host a workshop on sparking Manufacturing Success in Will County, on Tuesday, August 22, beginning at 7:30 a.m. with networking and coffee, followed by opening remarks and introductions at 8 a.m., and the expert roundtable and panel discussion from 8:25 to 9:30 a.m., at Joliet Junior […]
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WCWC Releases August Job Fair and Training Calendar
The Workforce Services Division of Will County released its August schedule of events, workshops, job fairs, and Mobile Workforce Center locations. Job seekers can attend the Lockport Township Job Fair on Tuesday, August 29, from 1-5 p.m., at the Lockport Township Offices, 1463 S Farrell Road, Lockport. Register for the opportunity to meet local employers […]
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Will County Animal Control Joins Chicagoland Humane Coalition
Will County’s Animal Control Department has joined the Chicagoland Humane Coalition, a collaborative organization working to addressing pressing animal welfare issues in the region. Will County was invited to join the coalition due to its ongoing efforts to take a more proactive approach to animal services and provide resources to local pet owners. “We are […]
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Watson Sentenced to 100 Years in 2019 Murder at Harrah’s Casino
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Robert Watson, 29, of Joliet, recently was sentenced to 100 years in prison by Circuit Judge David Carlson in the brutal 2019 killing of a 76-year-old Wisconsin man in the hotel of Harrah’s Casino in Joliet. A jury found Watson guilty on all four counts of First Degree […]
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Casillas Pleads Guilty to Class 4 Felony for Scott’s Law Vehicular Crash
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Angel Casillas, 23, of Joliet, pled guilty recently to a Class 4 Felony for the vehicular crash resulting from a Scott’s Law violation that left Illinois State Police Trooper Brian Frank with serious and ongoing injuries. Circuit Court Judge Bertani-Tomczak set a sentencing date of August 14, after […]
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License Plate Reader Use Extended in Monee
By Stephen Nelson At the August 1 meeting, the Will County Board Public Works and Transportation Committee renewed an intergovernmental agreement that allows placement of license plate reader cameras on county roads in Monee. The community was the first in Will County to agree to have the cameras installed three years ago. The new agreement […]
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‘Solar Switch’ Group Buy Program Returns to Will County
Will County residents and small business owners are invited to learn about the benefits of solar energy and participate in a group buy program to reduce installation costs. The Resource Recovery and Energy Division of the Will County Land Use Department, once again, is partnering with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) and the Citizens […]
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Will Co. CHC Celebrating National Health Center Week
The Will County Community Health Center will celebrate National Health Center Week, August 6-12, with a full schedule of events open to the public. Every August, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) sponsors National Health Center Week (NHCW) to celebrate and increase awareness of America’s 1,400 Community Health Centers (CHCs). National Health Center […]
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Will County Board Approved Oil Storage Facility and Pipeline Project
By Stephen Nelson After a 30-day delay because of environmental concerns raised by residents, the Will County Board at its July 19 meeting gave the go-ahead to an oil storage facility and pipeline project in Romeoville. The same request for approval was on the agenda at the June meeting, but county board members in the […]