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County Board Approves Women’s Residential Treatment Center in Joliet

Will County Board Meeting | December 18, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board unanimously approved zoning changes to allow...
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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,...
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Undersheriff Brian Conser Retires After 29 Years of Service

Will County Board Meeting | December 18, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board and Sheriff’s Office honored Undersheriff Brian...
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County Approves Engineering for Peotone Road and Safety Upgrades

Will County Board Meeting | December 18, 2025 Article Summary: The County Board approved a Phase I engineering contract for...
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Monee Solar Farm Projects Granted Extensions

Will County Board Meeting | December 18, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board granted six-month extensions for two special...
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County Expands Paratransit Services, Board Members Question Long-Term Funding

Will County Board Meeting | December 18, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board approved an intergovernmental agreement with Pace...
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Joliet Unity Movement Criticizes Board’s Handling of Cannabis Tax Revenue

Will County Board Meeting | December 4, 2025 Article Summary: During public comment, the Joliet Unity Movement denounced a recent...
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Tensions Flare as Board Members Clash Over Budget Process and Protocol

Will County Board Meeting | December 4, 2025 Article Summary: A special meeting intended to fix a budget error turned...
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Will County Board Approves $2.7 Million Reserve Draw to Finalize 0% Tax Levy

Will County Board Meeting | December 4, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board unanimously voted to transfer approximately $2.78...
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Frankfort Turns to County for Wildlife & Dangerous Animal Control

Will County Board Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: The Village of Frankfort has entered into a two-year agreement with...
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Crete “Group Care” Home Approved for Senior Living

Will County Board Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board unanimously approved a special use permit for...
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New Bar Approved in Frankfort Despite Board Opposition

Will County Board Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board narrowly approved a special use permit for...
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County Takes Over “Central Will” Dial-A-Ride in Major Consolidation

Will County Board Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board approved an intergovernmental agreement to absorb the...
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Board Denies Appeal for “Tiny Home” RV Living in Crete

Will County Board Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board voted 19-2 to uphold a denial of...
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Will County Board Rejects Proposed Tax Hike, Approves 0% Levy Increase in Contentious Vote

Will County Board Regular Meeting | October 16, 2025 Article Summary: In a significant move providing relief to taxpayers, the Will...
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Green Garden’s Wildflower Farm Granted Second Extension for Rural Events Permit

Will County Board Regular Meeting | October 16, 2025 Article Summary: Bengston Land Management, LLC, operators of The Wildflower Farm in...
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Will County Board Compromises on Mental Health Levy, Approves $10 Million After Debate

Will County Board Regular Meeting | October 16, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board on Thursday, October 16, 2025, approved...
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Regional Office of Education Highlights School Safety, New Learning Programs in Update

Will County Board Regular Meeting | October 16, 2025 Article Summary: Will County Regional Superintendent Dr. Lisa Caparelli-Ruff updated the County...
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Will County Awards $10.4 Million Contract for Bell Road Widening Project

Will County Board Regular Meeting | October 16, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board has approved a $10.4 million contract...
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Will County Board Approves New 30 MPH Speed Limit for Frankfort Township Road

Will County Board Regular Meeting | October 16, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board approved a new 30 MPH speed...

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board Legislative Committee for May 5, 2026

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board Executive Committee for May 14, 2026

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Will County Executive Committee Splits on Whether to Ask Voters About Single-Member Districts

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Will County Departments to Stop Accepting Pennies, Rounding Down Cash Transactions

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Legislative Committee: Federal Update Highlights $79 Billion ICE Funding and DHS Reconciliation

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Will County Executive Committee Backs Funding Pursuit for $2.33 Million Harris Drive Property Buyouts

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Will County Division of Transportation Requests $1 Million Increase to Highway Levy to Combat Inflation

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Will County Hears Proposal to Establish County-Focused Land Bank for Distressed Properties

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Will County Executive Committee Recommends 600 MW Pride of the Prairie Solar Project in 6-5 Split Vote

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Aging Systems and Judicial Mandates Drive Significant FY2027 Budget Requests for Will County Courts and Sheriff

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Planning and Zoning Commission for May 5, 2026

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board Public Works & Transportation Committee for May 5, 2026

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Will County Legislative Committee: Pushes Forward with Ban on Cryptocurrency Kiosks

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Will County Health Department Warns of Potential Federal Funding Cuts and Rising Healthcare Costs for FY2027

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Highland Liquors Cleared for Video Gaming Expansion Following Zoning Approval

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Access Will County Dial-A-Ride Reports Massive Growth After Consolidating Paratransit Services

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Legislative Committee Advances Resolution Opposing Kidney Disease Treatment Delegation Act

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Commission Approves Massive Lake Michigan Water Infrastructure Project for Troy Township

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Committee: Capital Improvements Committee Weighs $300 Million Options for Downtown Joliet Campus

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State Legislative Update: Housing Mandates, Mega Projects, and Data Centers Prompt Local Control Concerns