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News Briefs from the Will County Board June 18 Meeting
Monee Church Designated Historic LandmarkThe Will County Board unanimously voted to designate St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Monee as a historical landmark. Member Judy Ogalla, a Monee native, praised the decision. “If you ever have the opportunity to go out to Monee, you’ll find that if you walk in the church, it’s very…
Read MoreMental Health Board Awards $5 Million in Grants to Will County Organizations
The Will County Community Mental Health Board has distributed over $5 million in grants to 39 local organizations, marking the completion of its inaugural funding cycle since voters approved the mental health tax levy in 2022. The Will County Community Mental Health Board announced Wednesday that it has awarded $5,015,282 in grants to 42 programs…
Read MoreCounty Board Approves Major Code Updates, Discusses Employee Benefits
The Will County Board Executive Committee approved several ordinance updates Wednesday while engaging in detailed discussions about employee compensation and benefits. The committee passed ordinances updating three chapters of the county code, including revisions to personnel regulations, emergency management agency structure, and public records procedures. The updates include changing the Emergency Services and Disaster Management…
Read MoreExecutive Committee June 12 Meeting Briefs
Property Purchase Approved: The county authorized purchase of two parcels along Governor’s Highway in Monee for $545,000 to establish a roadway maintenance facility for the eastern end of the county. The properties will be purchased from Abel & Norma Rodriguez ($310,000) and the Estate of James Hampilos ($235,000). Detention Center Upgrades: The committee approved $316,000…
Read MoreWill County to Draft New Harassment Policy Amid Debate Over Board Authority
The Will County Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee will draft a new, county-wide general harassment policy after a lengthy debate on Tuesday revealed the complexities of the county’s legal obligations and the limits of the County Board’s authority over other elected officials. The discussion arose during a review of Chapter 39 of the county’s ordinances, which…
Read MoreCommittee Uncovers Gaps in County Asset Tracking, Calls for Better System
A review of Will County’s fiscal policies on Tuesday highlighted significant gaps in how the county tracks its physical assets, from office furniture to squad cars, prompting calls from the Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee to modernize the process. During the review of Chapter 40, which covers fiscal affairs, committee members expressed concern that the county’s…
Read MoreIn Brief: Ordinance Review Committee Actions
The Will County Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee met June 10 to continue its comprehensive update of the county code. Here are some of the key actions and discussions: Court Fees Ordinance ApprovedThe committee approved updates to Chapter 37, which outlines the county’s civil and criminal court fees. The changes align the county’s fee schedule with…
Read MoreWill 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 is heading toward a staffing crisis that could significantly impact county finances and jail operations, according to testimony presented to the Public Health & Safety Committee on June 5. Chief Deputy Dave Adams warned committee…
Read MoreWill 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 significant reduction in overdose deaths, with 2025 fatalities running 40% lower than the previous year, according to data presented to county officials June 5. Dr. Kathleen Burke, coordinator of Will County’s substance use initiatives, reported…
Read MoreSolar Project Extensions Approved as Industry Faces Permitting Delays
Three solar energy projects received 180-day extensions from Will County’s Land Use & Development Committee Thursday as developers continue working through lengthy permitting processes with utility companies and other agencies. The extensions cover projects in Peotone, Channahon, and Crete townships that received special use permits in 2023 but haven’t yet obtained building permits. Under county…
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