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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee for August 5, 2025

The Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee received a detailed presentation on "Our Way Forward 2050," a new 25-year...
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County Board Approves 2026-2031 Transportation Plan Despite Project Opposition

Will County board members approved a contested five-year transportation improvement plan Tuesday after heated debate over a controversial Homer Glen...
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Access Will County Dial-a-Ride Program Sees Record Growth, Eyes Expansion

Will County's dial-a-ride transportation service for seniors and disabled residents reached record ridership levels while officials plan major expansion to...
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ROAD CONTRACTS APPROVED Austin Tyler Construction Contract: The committee approved a $691,544 contract with Austin Tyler Construction for resurfacing River...
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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...
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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...
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Speed Limits Reduced on Two Township Roads

The committee approved new speed zones for two township roads based on engineering studies showing current limits exceed safe driving...
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Major Grade Separation Projects Advance with Engineering Contracts

The committee approved two significant engineering agreements for major railroad overpass projects totaling over $4 million. TranSystems Corporation received a...
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County Authorizes Condemnation for Francis Road Project

The committee authorized the State's Attorney's Office to proceed with condemnation cases for right-of-way acquisition needed for Francis Road improvements...
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Solar Farm Access Approved for Manhattan-Arsenal Road

The committee granted access approval for a solar farm development on Manhattan-Arsenal Road approximately 1,000 feet east of Cherry Hill...
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Public Works Committee Briefs

Major Projects Update: Construction continues on several major projects including the 80th Avenue expressway overpass, Laraway Road widening near Cedar...

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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