WC Capital Imp Cmte

Will County is set to launch its new public meeting agenda and records software, Granicus “OneMeeting,” in August, but the transition will see over a decade of historical records converted into a less-than-ideal format, officials said Tuesday. County Board Chief of Staff Chuck Pelkie informed the Capital Improvements & IT Committee that while the new…

Here are other highlights from the Will County Capital Improvements & IT Committee meeting on Tuesday. Successful Fire Drill at County BuildingThe Will County Office Building held its first full fire drill under the current facilities director, resulting in a safe and orderly evacuation in 3 minutes and 40 seconds, well under the five-minute target…

Will County’s facilities team has completed several major projects while advancing others throughout the county, officials reported during a Capital Improvements & IT Committee meeting Monday. The Old Courthouse Plaza concrete replacement project at 14 W. Jefferson has been finished, with new picnic benches installed and the area fully restored with handicap-accessible ramps meeting current…

Will County has implemented new safety protocols and training programs across its facilities, including the selection of department safety monitors and participation in community health education events. Each county department has chosen two safety monitors who will receive specialized equipment including hats, flashlights, and laminated evacuation sheets to help coordinate emergency responses, Facilities Director Bill…

Bed donation program: Will County donated old beds from Sunny Hill Nursing Home to Joliet Junior College and Project Cure after the nursing home received all new beds for residents. A portion of the donated beds through Project Cure will be distributed nationally and internationally. Courthouse plaza footprint: The footprint of the original courthouse at…

Will County’s Capital Improvements Committee received updates Tuesday on multiple county facility projects, including progress on the Copperfield Drive building renovations for veterans services, while discussions revealed questions about the future of the county-owned Pace Building. Bill Fern, county facilities manager, reported that officials are conducting mechanical system walkthroughs this week at 1300 Copperfield Drive,…

Will County officials reported Tuesday that efforts to consolidate county operations in owned facilities are continuing to reduce the county’s leased office space footprint, with further reductions expected when the Veterans Assistance Commission moves to its new location later this year. During the Capital Improvements Committee meeting, county representatives highlighted ongoing consolidation efforts as part…

Will County is achieving substantial cost savings by completing facility improvement projects with in-house staff rather than contracting the work out, according to a presentation to the Capital Improvements Committee on Tuesday. County Facilities Manager Bill Fern highlighted several recent projects where county staff completed work that would have typically been outsourced, resulting in savings…

Courthouse Scaffolding Expected to Come Down Soon: Scaffolding on one corner of the Will County Courthouse should be removed within the next two weeks, pending reports from material scientists. “We’re looking for, depending on the severe weather that’s coming in tonight, week’s end or end of next week at the latest, a report from the…