WCO Board Meetings
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Will County Board Halts Transportation Plan After Contentious 143rd Street Debate
The Will County Board voted Wednesday to send its five-year, multi-million dollar transportation improvement plan back to committee, effectively pausing…
Will County Board Upholds Zoning Denials, Rejecting Developer Appeals
The Will County Board on Wednesday backed its Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC), denying two separate appeals from property owners…
Split Vote Halts Monee Truck Terminal Project
A proposed truck terminal on vacant land at West Monee-Manhattan Road in Monee Township was stopped in its tracks Wednesday…
Future Quarry Fight Looms as Board Approves ‘Tequila Barrel’ Retreat
While the Will County Board greenlit a unique tourist destination featuring overnight stays in repurposed tequila barrels, it also received…
News Briefs from the Will County Board June 18 Meeting
Monee Church Designated Historic LandmarkThe Will County Board unanimously voted to designate St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Monee…
Will County Board Rejects Two Solar Farm Projects After Heated Public Opposition
New Lenox area residents cite safety concerns, property values in opposing commercial solar facilities The Will County Board voted decisively…
County Approves $15 Million Water System Takeover for Southeast Joliet Area
700 homes to receive upgraded service as Joliet takes control of failing sanitary district The Will County Board voted 20-1…
Board Postpones County Purchasing Code Overhaul Amid Union Contractor Debate
Members seek clarification on requirements that could favor unionized businesses The Will County Board postponed action on proposed changes to…
Animal Permit Hearing Reveals Neighborhood Disputes Over Horses, Roosters in Crete Township
Board postpones decision on Torres family request pending barn variance appeal A contentious hearing over Fernando Torres’ request to keep…
Transportation Projects Advance as Board Approves Vision Zero, Road Improvements
County adopts traffic safety initiative while funding major infrastructure upgrades The Will County Board approved a comprehensive transportation agenda including…
Health Department Receives Budget Boost, Sunny Hill Admission Policy Updated
Board approves funding increases and policy changes for county health services The Will County Board approved budget appropriations for the…
Will County Board Meeting Briefs Package
COUNTY APPOINTMENTS Fire Protection District: Board approved county executive appointments to Manhattan Fire Protection District board. Agricultural Committee: Approved appointment…