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In Brief: Ordinance Review Committee Actions
The Will County Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee met June 10 to continue its comprehensive update of the county code. Here…
Will County Jail Faces Major Staffing Crisis as 70 Employees Eligible to Retire by 2030
County officials warn of potential budget impact as adult detention facility grapples with unprecedented turnover Will County’s adult detention facility…
Will County Health Department Reports Sharp Decline in Overdose Deaths
2025 fatalities running 40% lower than previous year, officials attribute success to expanded Narcan distribution Will County is experiencing a…
Solar Project Extensions Approved as Industry Faces Permitting Delays
Three solar energy projects received 180-day extensions from Will County’s Land Use & Development Committee Thursday as developers continue working…
Committee Approves Truck Terminal Despite Residential Concerns
A Monee Township truck terminal received approval from Will County’s Land Use & Development Committee Thursday despite concerns about its…
Will County Health Department Faces Funding Uncertainty as Federal Grants Under Review
Multiple revenue sources threatened as department seeks legislative support for public health programs Will County Health Department officials are closely…
Will County Land Use Meeting Briefs
LAND USE ACTIONS Accessory Dwelling Unit Rules Modified: The committee recommended approval of text amendments allowing accessory dwelling units to…
Public Health and Safety Committee Meeting Briefs
Sunny Hill Nursing Home Tour Praised: Committee members who attended the May 9 tour of Sunny Hill Nursing Home praised…
Federal Reconciliation Bill Targets Medicaid, SNAP Programs
Will County Legislators Briefed on Potential Local Impacts Federal legislation making sweeping cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs could…
Will County Approves Modified $756 Million Transportation Plan Despite Terminology Debate
Will County’s Public Works and Transportation Committee approved a five-year, $756 million transportation improvement plan on June 3, but not…
Will County completes major projects while others move forward
Will County’s facilities team has completed several major projects while advancing others throughout the county, officials reported during a Capital…
Will County Accepts $140,000 Developer Donation for Road Improvements
Will County’s Public Works and Transportation Committee accepted a $140,143.90 donation from a developer in lieu of constructing traffic improvements…