WC Board
Will County Ordinance Committee Reviews Administrative Code, Clarifies Official Powers
JOLIET — The Will County Ordinance Committee spent several hours Thursday reviewing and updating Chapter 30 of the county’s Code of Ordinances, which governs county administration, with particular attention to clarifying the powers of the county board speaker and committee chairs. During the detailed page-by-page review, the committee discovered provisions in the ordinances dating back…
Read MoreFarmers, Residents Call for Action on Roadside Debris from Landfill Trucks
Local farmers and residents are urging county officials to address persistent litter problems along routes used by trucks traveling to and from Prairie View landfill. The issue emerged during public comments at Wednesday’s landfill committee meeting, with committee member Dan Butler speaking on behalf of the agricultural community. “I’m just speaking for members of the…
Read MoreCounty Landfill Meeting Briefs
Landfill Minutes Approved: The landfill committee unanimously approved minutes from its February 11, 2025 meeting. All committee members were present, including Hickey, Brooks, Bulock, Logan, Newquest, Pretzel, and Dean Schlotman. Storm Water Management to be Reviewed for Expansion: The existing storm water management system at Prairie View Landfill will require modeling to ensure it can…
Read MoreGeological Features Central to Landfill Expansion Plans
Geological characteristics that were formed thousands of years ago make Prairie View an ideal location for landfill operations, according to the geologist leading expansion plans for the facility. During Wednesday’s landfill committee meeting, Marty Fallon of Geologic Associates provided committee members with a detailed explanation of the site’s geological advantages, highlighting how glacial history created…
Read MoreCounty Considers Two Options for Prairie View Landfill Expansion
Prairie View landfill could extend its lifespan by up to 35 additional years under expansion plans presented to the county’s landfill committee on Wednesday. Consultant Marty Fallon outlined two potential expansion strategies that would either build vertically on the existing footprint or combine vertical growth with a horizontal expansion to the northeast. “We’ve generated dozens…
Read MoreHealth Department Faces Funding Cuts, Reviews Options for Programs
The Will County Health Department is assessing its options after being notified of the termination of a $1 million federal grant for respiratory disease surveillance and outbreak response, officials told the county’s health committee Wednesday. Elizabeth Balada, representing the health department, reported that a two-year grant providing $500,000 annually through July 2026 has been “clawed…
Read MoreCounty Health News Briefs
Sunny Hill Nursing Home Reports Full Capacity: The county-owned Sunny Hill Nursing Home is operating at 100% capacity with all 156 beds filled and a waiting list, Administrator Maggie McDall told the health committee. Officials plan to review the facility’s admission policy next month, likely returning to prioritizing Will County residents only. Transportation Agreement Advances:…
Read MoreSubstance Use Initiative Reports Early 2025 Overdose Data, Outreach Efforts
Will County has recorded eight fatal overdoses and seven overdose reversals so far in 2025, according to data presented to the county health committee on Wednesday. Connie Dewal, program manager for the Will County Substance Use Initiatives, provided an update on overdose statistics and community outreach efforts during the committee meeting. Dewal noted that more…
Read MoreCounty Food Access Program Reports Progress on ARPA-Funded Initiatives
Four community organizations are expanding food assistance services across Will County through nearly $80,000 in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds administered by the county’s food access collaborative. Caitlyn Daly, program manager of the Will County MAP Collaborative, provided a progress report to the county health committee Wednesday on efforts to address food insecurity…
Read MoreSunny Hill Nursing Home Reaches Full Capacity, Completes Bed Upgrades
Will County’s Sunny Hill Nursing Home is operating at 100% capacity with a waiting list for admissions, prompting officials to consider reinstating a policy that would prioritize county residents, Administrator Maggie McDall told the county health committee Wednesday. “We have 156 beds and we are completely full with a waiting list,” McDall said. “It has…
Read More