WCO Board Meetings
Undersheriff Brian Conser Retires After 29 Years of Service
Will County Board Meeting | December 18, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board and Sheriff’s Office honored Undersheriff Brian Conser, who is retiring after nearly three decades of service. Sheriff Mike Kelly praised Conser for his leadership in modernizing the department, including the implementation of body cameras. Retirement Key Points: Career: Conser began as a…
Read MoreCounty Approves Engineering for Peotone Road and Safety Upgrades
Will County Board Meeting | December 18, 2025 Article Summary: The County Board approved a Phase I engineering contract for improvements to Wilmington-Peotone Road and authorized an agreement for license plate reading cameras in Peotone. Speed limit alterations were also approved for roads in Green Garden Township and near Channahon. Infrastructure Key Points: Peotone Road…
Read MoreMonee Solar Farm Projects Granted Extensions
Will County Board Meeting | December 18, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board granted six-month extensions for two special use permits related to commercial solar energy facilities in Monee Township. The projects, located near Will Center Road, are moving through the permitting and development phases. Solar Farm Extension Key Points: Projects: Monee 77 LLC and…
Read MoreCounty Expands Paratransit Services, Board Members Question Long-Term Funding
Will County Board Meeting | December 18, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board approved an intergovernmental agreement with Pace to expand paratransit services county-wide for seniors and residents with disabilities. While the measure passed unanimously, some board members expressed concerns regarding the sustainability of grant-based funding. Paratransit Agreement Key Points: Service Expansion: The agreement expands…
Read MoreJoliet Unity Movement Criticizes Board’s Handling of Cannabis Tax Revenue
Will County Board Meeting | December 4, 2025 Article Summary: During public comment, the Joliet Unity Movement denounced a recent board vote that redirected cannabis tax revenue away from community reinvestment programs. Board Member Julie Berkowicz later echoed calls for greater transparency regarding how those funds are allocated. Cannabis Funding Dispute Key Points: Public Protest: Amy…
Read MoreTensions Flare as Board Members Clash Over Budget Process and Protocol
Will County Board Meeting | December 4, 2025 Article Summary: A special meeting intended to fix a budget error turned contentious as board members traded accusations regarding transparency, meeting conduct, and the political maneuvering behind the budget deficit. Board Member Destinee Ortiz was ruled out of order during a heated exchange with County Executive Jennifer…
Read MoreWill County Board Approves $2.7 Million Reserve Draw to Finalize 0% Tax Levy
Will County Board Meeting | December 4, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board unanimously voted to transfer approximately $2.78 million from cash reserves to balance the fiscal year 2026 budget. The move resolves a deficit created when the board previously voted to keep the property tax levy flat at 0% without reducing the corresponding…
Read MoreMeeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board for November 2025
Will County Board Meeting | November 2025 Meeting OverviewThe Will County Board meeting on November 20, 2025, was defined by a significant split over fiscal policy. While the board successfully passed the 2026 appropriations ordinance, a subsequent vote to freeze the tax levy at 0% created a budget shortfall that will require the county to…
Read MoreControversial Joliet “Clean Fill” Operation Approved at Former “Michigan Beach” Site
Will County Board Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board approved a special use permit for a Clean Construction or Demolition Debris (CCDD) facility on Rowell Avenue in Joliet, overriding concerns about truck traffic and the local aquifer. The approval creates a path for the remediation of the former “Michigan Beach” quarry/pond,…
Read MoreWill County Hikes Vehicle Impound Fees to $500
Will County Board Meeting | November 2025 Article Summary: Drivers whose vehicles are seized by the Will County Sheriff’s Office for specific offenses will face a steeper financial penalty after the County Board approved a 43% increase in administrative towing fees. The fee, levied on top of towing and storage costs, is designed to offset…
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