Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board for December 18, 2025
Will County Board Meeting | December 18, 2025
The Will County Board held its regular meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2025, focusing heavily on land use, transportation infrastructure, and public safety. Highlights included the unanimous approval of a new women’s residential treatment facility in Joliet, designed to address the gap in gender-specific substance use disorder treatment. The board also celebrated the career of Undersheriff Brian Conser, who is retiring after 29 years of service.
In transportation news, the board expanded paratransit services county-wide through an agreement with Pace, ensuring seniors and residents with disabilities in all townships have access to dial-a-ride options. Infrastructure investments continued with the approval of engineering contracts for Wilmington-Peotone Road and road maintenance material contracts.
Undersheriff Conser Retires
The board issued a proclamation honoring Will County Undersheriff Brian Conser, who is retiring after nearly three decades with the Sheriff’s Office. Conser began his career as a deputy correctional officer in 1996 and rose through the ranks to become Undersheriff in 2019. Sheriff Mike Kelly praised Conser, stating, “This one has surpassed my expectations as Undersheriff… The citizens of Will County and myself owe this man a lot of gratitude.”
New Lenox Car Dealership Approved
The board approved a special use permit for light equipment sales and rentals at 202 Ford Drive in New Lenox Township. The permit allows for the operation of a used car dealership. The measure passed with conditions attached regarding site operations.
Homer Glen Landscape Business Extended
A second extension was granted for a special use permit allowing a landscape and lawn maintenance business to operate at 17958 S. Cedar Road in Homer Glen. The extension gives the business owners additional time to work with ComEd to provide electricity to the property.
Sunny Hill Rates Increased
As part of the consent agenda, the board approved a resolution increasing room rates at the Sunny Hill Nursing Home. This adjustment is part of the county’s financial management of the facility.
Fairmont Plan Update Removed
A resolution regarding the Land Resource Management Plan Update for the Fairmont neighborhood was removed from the agenda. Land Use Committee Chair Frankie Pretzel made the motion to remove the item, noting there will be no Land Use meeting in January due to the holiday.
Budget Transfers Approved
The board approved fiscal year 2025 budget transfers. These transfers are part of the year-end review process to align appropriations with actual departmental needs.
Liquor Ordinance Amendments
The board adopted several amendments to the Liquor Control Ordinance. These changes involved increasing the total number of available Class A and Class D liquor licenses to accommodate specific business requests, including Kismet Restaurant in Frankfort, Highland Entertainment in Joliet, and AARNA Soft Corporation in Lockport.
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