WC Board

Will County finance officials on Tuesday detailed the policies governing how the county tracks its physical and digital assets, explaining the $5,000 threshold for items that are formally capitalized and the separate process for managing less expensive goods. Karen Hennessy, the county’s finance director, and Emily Perkins, the assistant finance director, presented to the Ad-Hoc…

Will County Treasurer Tim Brophy confirmed Tuesday that property owners have a free online payment option available and advised residents to avoid the high convenience fees associated with using credit cards for tax payments. Appearing before the Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee, Brophy and his colleague Julie Shetina addressed a concern raised by a board member…

While the Will County Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee quickly approved minor updates to its administrative adjudication ordinance Tuesday, the action sparked a broader discussion about resident frustration over the enforcement process and its perceived “lack of teeth.” Committee member Sherry Newquist raised the issue, noting she frequently hears from constituents about the “ungodly length of…

AI Policy Discussion Urged: Chair Jackie Triner called for the county to develop a comprehensive policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence. Citing a recent conference, Triner noted the potential benefits for efficiency, like processing invoices, but also the risks of unregulated use by employees. Currently, only the Emergency Management department has a formal AI policy.…