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Mental 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…
Read MoreCounty Executive Committee Advances Elected Officials’ Pay Increases After Extended Debate
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…
Read MoreCounty Considers Bond Refinancing That Could Save Millions
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,…
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