The Will County Health Department (WCHD) is offering free Pace Suburban Bus vouchers for women seeking preventative medical care. The vouchers are available to any woman of child-bearing age (18-44), who is impacted by a transportation barrier and may be used for a preventative care visit and/or follow up visits. Bus vouchers include full day […]
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Save the Date: Illinois Livestock Leadership Institute
The Illinois Livestock Leadership Institute (ILLI) is a combined effort from the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) and the Illinois Beef Association (IBA) that provides an opportunity for young men and women to become actively involved in the livestock industry and all of agriculture. This program, sponsored by the two aforementioned organizations, is administered by […]
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USF Named Large Business of the Year
The University of St. Francis (USF) is proud to announce it has been named the Large Business of the Year as part of the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 2023 Annual Awards and Celebration of Success event. USF was one of 12 organizations and individuals honored at the event, which took place in […]
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Higher Education Symposium: Anticipating the Unthinkable
Spots are still available! Everyone is welcome! Carly Posey will tell her story on what happened inside Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012. She will share what went wrong and right on that day and the years to follow. Standard Reunification Method: Reunifying students with parents or guardians is a critical component of […]
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County Launches $10M Scholarship Program Boosting Teaching/Nursing Recruitment
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 […]