The Will County Board voted to approve the purchase of election equipment for the Will County Clerk’s office using $7.8 million from the General Reserve. Lauren Staley Ferry, Will County Clerk, reports election equipment and software systems owned and operated by the Will County Clerk’s Office have either exceeded life expectancy or are nearing end-of-life […]
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Free Annual Book Reuse and Recycling Event June 2-4
The Will County Land Use Department’s Resource Recovery and Energy (RRE) Division will host its annual three-day book reuse and recycling event, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 2-4, at Joliet Park District’s Pilcher Park Nature Center, 2501 Highland Park Drive. “Our goal is twofold – to promote literacy and improve the environment through […]
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Jury Finds Watson Guilty in 2019 Fatal Stabbing at Harrah’s Joliet Casino Hotel
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced a jury recently found Robert Watson, 29, of Joliet, guilty in the brutal 2019 killing of a 76-year-old Wisconsin man in the hotel of Harrah’s Casino in Joliet. The jury rendered its verdict following an eight-day trial before Circuit Judge David Carlson, finding Watson guilty on all four […]
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Will County Appoints New Animal Control Department Administrator
Anna Payton has been appointed as Administrator of the Will County Animal Control Department by Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant. Payton’s appointment was confirmed by the Will County Board at its April meeting. Payton previously served as the Director of Animal Care and Control for the City of Aurora, a position she held for more […]
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Glasgow Continues Countywide Flock Safety Camera Initiative with $5,500 Steger Donation
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow presented a $5,500 contribution to the Village of Steger for the purchase of two Flock Safety cameras at the May 1 Village Board Meeting. Village President Kenneth Peterson Jr. accepted the check on the village’s behalf, along with Police Chief Gregory Smith. This donation brings to $58,000 the total […]
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12 Participants Graduate Problem Solving Court During National Treatment Court Month
Total number of graduates from Will County program exceeds 800. State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced 12 people graduated from the Will County Problem Solving Courts in a May 4 ceremony at the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet. To date, 808 individuals have turned their lives around through the diversionary court program in Will County. “It […]
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USF Center for Nonprofit Excellence Receives Contribution from Midland States Bank Foundation
The University of St. Francis (USF) announced it is the recipient of a $10,000 contribution by the Midland States Bank Foundation. The contribution will support projects and administration of the USF Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE). “The USF CNE is impacting the people served by the nonprofits in Will County and the nonprofits, themselves, by […]
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Joliet Fresh Produce Pop-Up Event May 11
A “Fresh Produce Pop-Up Event” will be held from 1-3 p.m., on Thursday, May 11, at Community Lifeline Ministries, 158 S. Joliet Street, Joliet. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is partnering with the Community Nutrition Network and Senior Services Association, Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, and […]
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Center for Economic Development Recognizes Economic Development Week
International event to highlight local efforts to increase the quality of life in every community May 8-12. The Will County Center for Economic Development marks the week of May 8 to May 12, as Economic Development Week 2023. During this week, communities across North America will celebrate and recognize the contributions made by professional economic […]
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WCCHC Behavioral Health Suite Grand Opening Held May 1
The Will County Health Department and Community Health Center kicked-off national Behavioral Health Awareness Month by hosting a grand opening event for a new behavioral health suite at the Will County Community Health Center (WCCHC) in Joliet on May 1. The grand opening event featured a ribbon cutting ceremony and tours of the new behavioral […]