WC Executive Committee

The Will County Executive Committee voted Thursday to advance a proposal for pay increases for countywide elected officials and county board members, setting the stage for a final vote at the upcoming full board meeting. After nearly an hour of discussion, committee members approved the salary proposal with a unanimous vote despite concerns from some…

JOLIET — Will County officials on Thursday discussed a potential bond refinancing opportunity that could save the county approximately $3.6 million in debt service costs by taking advantage of favorable market conditions. Karen Hennessy, from the county’s finance department, presented the Executive Committee with details of a proposal to refinance bonds from 2015 and 2016,…