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Executive Committee Approves Amended Houbolt Bridge Agreement to Settle Litigation
Article Summary: The Will County Executive Committee has approved an amendment to the Houbolt Road Toll Bridge agreement, formalizing a settlement between the bridge operators and the City of Joliet. The updated pact aims to preserve the bridge’s toll revenue by restricting truck access on nearby roads. Houbolt Bridge Agreement Key Points: The amendment resolves…
Read MoreCounty Approves School Resource Officer, Multi-Year Planning Requirements
Will County approved hiring an additional sheriff’s deputy for a school resource officer position that will be fully funded by Summit Hill School District 161, while also passing new transparency requirements for long-term transportation and capital projects. The Will County Board Executive Committee on July 10 approved increasing the county’s sheriff enforcement deputies from 233…
Read MoreCounty Addresses Senior Tax Exemption Processing Error
A processing error that cost County Board member Julie Berkowicz $600 in senior tax exemptions has prompted discussions about improving verification systems for property tax breaks. Will County Chief Assessment Officer Dale Butalla acknowledged his office’s responsibility for a mistake that prevented County Board member Julie Berkowicz from receiving her senior tax exemption in 2023,…
Read MoreExecutive 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 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 MoreLabor Representative Addresses County Committee on Public Transportation Reform Efforts
JOLIET — A labor representative warned Will County officials Thursday that proposed reforms to regional public transportation governance could diminish the county’s voice in transit decisions during a presentation to the county’s Executive Committee. Brian Shanahan, special rail division coordinator for the International Association of Machinists, briefed the committee on competing bills in the Illinois…
Read MoreCommittee Advances $1.7 Million Upgrade Plan for River Valley Juvenile Detention Center
JOLIET — The Will County Executive Committee voted Thursday to advance a $1.7 million proposal to upgrade the River Valley Juvenile Detention Center rather than pursuing costlier alternatives to house juvenile offenders elsewhere. After reviewing three potential options for addressing the county’s juvenile detention needs, committee members unanimously forwarded the upgrade plan to the finance…
Read MoreCounty Executive Committee Briefs: Transportation Program Expands, Ordinances Updated
Mobility Management Program Expands to Three Townships: The Executive Committee approved an intergovernmental agreement to expand the Will County Mobility Management Program to include Channahon, Manhattan, and Plainfield townships. The program provides transportation services primarily for seniors and people with disabilities. Committee members questioned the funding structure, with staff confirming that Will County is currently…
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