Will County Heroes scholarship program powered by ARPA funds. Will County officially launched the “Will County Heroes” scholarship program recently to support students seeking careers in teaching and nursing. The county is investing $10 million in American Rescue Plan (ARPA) dollars to increase recruitment in these high-demand fields and incentivize future graduates to work in […]
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Jordan Henry Sentenced to 22 Years in Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking
State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Jordan Henry, 28, of Harvey, was sentenced to 22 years in prison in the aggravated vehicular hijacking in Chicago and subsequent car chase by law enforcement that ended just off I-55 in Shorewood. Circuit Judge Bertani-Tomczak entered the judgment of conviction and rendered the sentence. She found Henry guilty on […]
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Glasgow Announces Election Fraud Hotline
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow urges citizens to report election irregularities to his office’s Election Fraud Hotline during the April 4 Consolidated Election, by calling 815-727-8872. “Anyone who sees inappropriate activity, such as passing out campaign literature or other acts of electioneering either inside or too close to polling places, is encouraged to call […]
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County Pop-Up Clinic Vaccinates 250+ Dogs and Cats
Free clinic provided vaccines, microchips, and food for Will County pets. Will County hosted a pop-up pet clinic at the County Office Building on March 11, which vaccinated and microchipped more than 250 local cats and dogs. The event was hosted by Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, State’s Attorney Jim Glasgow, the K9 Enrichment Initiative, […]
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Murphy Sentenced to 10 Years for Lockport Drug Induced Homicide
State’s Attorney says delivery of fentanyl “tantamount to pointing a loaded gun at the recipient and pulling the trigger” Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced that Kiley Murphy, 34, of Elwood, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling heroin and fentanyl to a 24-year-old woman, who died of an overdose in […]
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Lightways Hospice, Serious Illness Care Earns ‘We Honor Veterans Level 5 Status’
Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care recently earned We Honor Veterans Level 5 status. We Honor Veterans (WHV) is a national program from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Its goal is to help hospice professionals better understand the challenges veterans may be facing due […]
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World Business Chicago Honors Companies Driving Growth, Innovation
World Business Chicago, the city’s economic development agency, is proud to announce the recipients of the prestigious pro-Chicagoland decisions, FDI Trailblazer, Impact Maker, Up-and-Coming Innovator, Community Impact, and Innovation Champion Awards for 2022. These companies were honored at an event held recently at The Terminal in Humboldt Park, following an historic announcement by “Site Selection” […]
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Will County’s Options For Old County Courthouse Limited
By Stephen Nelson At its Thursday, March 16, meeting, the Will County Board learned of a host of legal restrictions to any reuse of the old Will County Courthouse building. The board already has authorized significant funding to study the cost of demolition. In a memo from the office of Will County State’s Attorney James […]
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Will County Board Approves Election Judge Pay Increase
Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry announced the Will County Board recently approved her request to immediately raise the salaries of election judges, starting with the 2023 Consolidated Election. The base pay for working on Election Day will jump to $200 from $150 for trained election judges. “Our election judges provide an incredibly important service […]
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Will County Early Voting Expands to 25 Locations
Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry reminds voters Early Voting for the April 4 Consolidated Election expanded to 25 locations across Will County on Monday, March 20. Early Voting at the Will County Clerk’s Office, 302 N. Chicago Street in downtown Joliet, also continues through Monday, April 3. Hours for Early Voting vary, depending upon […]