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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…
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…
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…
State Legislative Session Wrap-Up Shows Mixed Results
Will County’s state legislative priorities saw mixed results as the Illinois General Assembly concluded its spring session on May 31,…
Will County expands safety initiatives across facilities
Will County has implemented new safety protocols and training programs across its facilities, including the selection of department safety monitors…
Leglislative Committee Meeting Briefs
Federal Grant Deadline Extended: The Surface Transportation Reauthorization deadline has been extended to May 30 for policy submissions, with both…
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…