WC Board
Executive Committee Meeting July 10 Meeting Briefs
Liquor License Expansion: The county approved increasing Class C1 liquor licenses from eight to nine to accommodate Lockport Gas and Food LLC at 14747 W. 159th Street in Homer Glen. The C1 license allows off-premises alcohol sales but prohibits consumption on site. HUD Housing Funds: The committee approved accepting the county’s 2025-2029 HUD Consolidated Plan…
Read MoreCommittee Rejects Troy Township Solar Projects Amid Strong Local Opposition
The Will County Land Use and Development Committee recommended denial for two controversial commercial solar energy projects in Troy Township on Thursday, following a wave of opposition from local municipalities, school districts, and state officials. The projects, proposed by developer Kevin Human of New Leaf Energy on behalf of landowner Shorewood Grain Farmers LLC, sought…
Read MoreControversial DuPage Township Rezoning for Outdoor Storage Advances
A contentious proposal to rezone a 20-acre parcel in DuPage Township from agricultural (A-1) to heavy industrial (I-3) for an outdoor vehicle storage facility narrowly passed the Will County Land Use and Development Committee on Thursday, following a lengthy and heated debate. The case, ZC-25-052, concerns a property at 13141 S. High Road, owned by…
Read MoreResidents Allege Health Crises, Violations from Peotone Grain Facility
Two residents of unincorporated Peotone delivered emotional testimony to the Will County Land Use and Development Committee Thursday, alleging that a neighboring grain facility is causing severe health problems and environmental damage with little to no oversight from county or state agencies. Tracy Henning and Chris Strabel, residents at a property next to a Scoular…
Read MoreHealth Department May Seek Property Tax Increase to Maintain Critical Services
The Will County Health Department is grappling with significant budget shortfalls as multiple federal grants have been terminated or reduced, potentially forcing the agency to seek additional property tax revenue to maintain essential public health services. Elizabeth Bilotta, Executive Director of the Will County Health Department, told the Public Health & Safety Committee Wednesday that…
Read MoreCrete Township Solar Project Approved Despite Township Objections
A 21-acre commercial solar project in Crete Township received a favorable recommendation from the Will County Land Use and Development Committee on Thursday, despite an official objection from the township. The project, proposed by agent Jeremy Price of RPIL Solar 17, LLC, is planned for a property on Bemis Road, approximately 1,780 feet north of…
Read MoreHealth Department Opens Second Breast Milk Depot in Bolingbrook
The Will County Health Department has opened its second breast milk depot in partnership with Mother’s Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes, expanding access to donated breast milk for families in need. The new depot at the department’s Northern Branch Office in Bolingbrook held its grand opening June 13th, with the first donor contributing…
Read MoreLockport Township Solar Farm Gains Committee Approval
The Will County Land Use and Development Committee on Thursday approved a special use permit for a 25-acre commercial solar energy facility in Lockport Township. The project, proposed by Daniel Gorman of Enterprise Energy, will be located on a 45-acre property at 14910 and 14750 S. Archer Avenue. The four-parcel site is currently zoned A-1…
Read MoreHealth Department Plans Back-to-School Fair July 12
The Will County Health Department will host a Back-to-School Health Fair Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Health Center, 1106 Neal Ave., Joliet. The event will provide school and sports physicals for $35 for uninsured families, dental school exams for $50, and various immunizations. Most insurance plans, including Medicaid,…
Read MoreMeeting Briefs: Will County Land Use & Development Committee for July 3, 2025
Green Garden Township Rezoning for Future Subdivision ApprovedThe committee recommended approval of a map amendment for an 81-acre property on South 88th Avenue in Green Garden Township. The applicant, represented by agent Gregory Clarke, requested changing the zoning from A-1 (Agricultural) to E-2 (Estate). The rezoning is the first step toward a future subdivision of…
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