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County Approves $22 Million in Road Projects for Lorenzo Road and Mills Road
Will County Board Meeting | January 15, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board approved major infrastructure contracts, including an $18.8 million bridge replacement on Lorenzo Road and a $3.2 million design contract for the Mills Road corridor. These projects aim to improve freight mobility and safety in key transportation districts. Public Works Committee Key…
Read MoreLandfill Committee Advances Plan to Purchase Fourth Compressor for RNG Plant
Will County Landfill Committee Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: The Landfill Committee voted to move forward with engineering estimates for a fourth compressor at the Prairie View Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility. The $1.8 million investment aims to reduce downtime and increase revenue, despite concerns about funding sources and timing. RNG Plant Key…
Read MoreAd-Hoc Committee Retains Noise Ordinance Despite Enforcement Frustrations
Will County Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: The Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee voted to retain the county’s public nuisance noise ordinance despite members describing it as “useless” without proper enforcement tools. The discussion highlighted a lack of calibrated decibel meters within the Sheriff’s Office necessary to prosecute violations. Noise…
Read MoreWill County Commits $15M to Transfer Sanitary District Operations to City of Joliet
Will County Board Meeting | January 15, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board has authorized an intergovernmental agreement to dissolve the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District and transfer its water and sewer operations to the City of Joliet. The county committed over $15 million in funding to support infrastructure improvements associated with the transition. Will…
Read MorePrairie View Landfill Expansion Plans Take Shape as Consultants Navigate Design Challenges
Will County Landfill Committee Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: Geologic Associates presented a detailed status update on the proposed expansion of the Prairie View Landfill, outlining a dual approach that includes both vertical and horizontal growth. Consultants revealed a complex engineering solution involving a diversion berm and pulley system to manage leachate collection…
Read MoreCounty Committee Proposes Federal Study on “Legacy Pollution” Near Joliet and Romeoville Refineries
Article Summary: In a draft lobbying platform presented to the Will County Board, the Legislative Committee outlined a request for a federal study to identify and mitigate health risks in neighborhoods surrounding historic industrial corridors, specifically citing refinery areas in Joliet and Romeoville. Legacy Pollution Key Points: The Document: The request is part of the Federal Legislative…
Read MoreCounty Authorizes Condemnation to Advance Francis and Marley Road Improvements
Will County Board Meeting | January 15, 2026 Article Summary: To facilitate safety improvements at the intersection of Francis Road and Marley Road in New Lenox Township, the Will County Board authorized the State’s Attorney to proceed with condemnation proceedings to acquire necessary right-of-way. Francis/Marley Intersection Key Points: Location: The intersection of Francis Road (County Highway…
Read MoreSanctuary Status Threatens Emergency Management Funding, Draft Report Warns
Article Summary: Will County’s proposed federal agenda warns that critical emergency preparedness funding is being withheld due to a federal review of “sanctuary jurisdiction” compliance, leaving the county with only a fraction of necessary grant money. Emergency Funding Key Points: The Document: These figures were released as part of the Federal Legislative Agenda, a report outlining the…
Read MoreFrankfort Township Road Commissioner Warns County Panel Against Low-Speed Vehicles
Will County Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee moved forward with a ban on low-speed vehicles on county roadways following testimony from Frankfort Township Road Commissioner Bill Carlson. Officials clarified that the ban applies only to county-maintained roads, leaving townships to create…
Read MoreDraft County Federal Agenda Opposes Sharing Medicaid Patient Data with ICE
Article Summary: A proposed federal policy platform presented to the Will County Board takes a hard line against a federal agreement that allows Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to access the personal data of Medicaid enrollees, citing privacy concerns. ICE/Medicaid Key Points: The Document: This stance is included in the draft Federal Legislative Agenda, which defines the…
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