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Will County Executive Committee Recommends 600 MW Pride of the Prairie Solar Project in 6-5 Split Vote
Will County Board Executive Committee Meeting | May 14, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board Executive Committee on Thursday, May 14, 2026, voted 6-5 to recommend approval of a special use permit for the Pride of the Prairie commercial solar energy facility, a 6,099-acre, 600-megawatt project spanning Manhattan, Green Garden and Wilton townships, despite…
Read MoreMeeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board Executive Committee for April 9, 2026
Will County Board Executive Committee Meeting | April 9, 2026 The Will County Board Executive Committee met on Thursday, April 9, 2026, to process a diverse agenda featuring major strategic, regulatory, and infrastructural updates. The committee successfully advanced a $15,000 contract for the county’s first formal strategic plan and approved a sweeping overhaul of the…
Read MoreExecutive Committee Advances Sweeping Updates to Adult Entertainment and Wireless Facilities Ordinances
Will County Board Executive Committee Meeting | April 9, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board Executive Committee advanced two major ordinances completely rewriting the county’s regulations for Adult Entertainment Establishments and Wireless Telecommunication Facilities, establishing strict new operational boundaries, fees, and location restrictions. Will County Business Ordinance Updates Key Points: Ordinance #26-133 / 26-4249-01…
Read MoreExecutive Committee Approves Local Fire District Appointments, Faces Pushback Over Delayed Elwood Seat
Will County Board Executive Committee Meeting | April 9, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Executive Committee approved a slate of appointments for several fire protection districts, including Manhattan and Monee, while engaging in a tense discussion regarding the delayed appointment for the Elwood Fire District, which currently risks losing its ability to form a…
Read MoreExecutive Committee Advances $15,000 Strategic Plan Initiative
Will County Board Executive Committee Meeting | April 9, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board Executive Committee unanimously approved a $15,000 agreement with Leap HR Consulting to develop the county’s first formal strategic plan. The initiative aims to align leadership, prioritize resources, and establish onboarding frameworks for newly elected officials. Will County Strategic Plan…
Read MoreExecutive Committee Advances Sweeping Overhaul of Will County Business Regulations
Will County Executive Committee Meeting | March 12, 2026 Article Summary: Will County is poised to modernize its business regulations following the Executive Committee’s unanimous approval of a massive ordinance overhaul. The updates repeal obsolete taxes and rewrite rules governing food establishments, cable television, and local contractors. Will County Ordinance Overhaul Key Points: The committee approved…
Read MoreWill County Approves Diamond Enterprise Zone Expansion to Support $355 Million Energy Investment
Will County Executive Committee Meeting | March 12, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Executive Committee unanimously approved ordinances expanding the Diamond Enterprise Zone to include the Village of Braceville. The strategic boundary amendment will facilitate a massive $355 million capital investment by Constellation Energy Generation to upgrade the Braidwood Clean Energy Center. Diamond Enterprise Zone…
Read MoreWill County Community Mental Health Board Faces $5 Million Shortfall in 2026 Grant Requests
Will County Executive Committee Meeting | March 12, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Community Mental Health Board has received over $9 million in funding requests for its 2026 grant cycle, far exceeding its $4 million competitive budget. Despite the looming deficit, the board is pushing forward with a $1 million initiative to expand a first-responder-led…
Read MoreMeeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Executive Committee for February 11, 2026
Will County Executive Committee Meeting | February 11, 2026 Meeting SummaryThe Will County Board Executive Committee met on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, tackling a heavy agenda focused on economic development and infrastructure. The meeting was marked by a tense exchange over committee appointments and significant public opposition to a massive solar farm proposal in Green…
Read MoreExecutive Committee Advances $28.7 Million BNSF Bridge Project for Lorenzo Road
Will County Executive Committee Meeting | February 11, 2026 Article Summary: The Executive Committee approved an agreement with BNSF Railway to construct a grade separation bridge on Lorenzo Road in Wilmington. The railroad will contribute over $15 million toward the project and provide a one-time maintenance payment to the county. Lorenzo Road Bridge Key Points:…
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