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Will County Committee Pulls Single-Member District Referendum
Will County Board Executive Committee Meeting | June 11, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board Executive Committee on Thursday, June 11, 2026, removed a proposed referendum on single-member county board districts after learning the question would have to be binding rather than advisory. Single-Member Districts Key Points: The committee voted to remove Resolution 26-4989,…
Read MoreWill County Executive Committee Splits on Whether to Ask Voters About Single-Member Districts
Will County Board Executive Committee Meeting | May 14, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board Executive Committee on Thursday, May 14, 2026, took the temperature of members on a proposal to place an advisory referendum on the November 2026 ballot asking voters whether they want to move from 11 two-member districts to single-member districts,…
Read MoreWill County Board Approves Controversial Solar Farms Following Court Mandate
Will County Board Meeting | April 16, 2026 Article Summary: Under the strict constraints of a court-issued writ of mandamus, the Will County Board grudgingly approved multiple special use permits for commercial solar facilities. The approvals included the 2,258-acre Plum Valley Solar project, while the Board simultaneously passed a resolution urging state lawmakers to restore…
Read MoreIndiana Man Faces Federal Indictment, Potential Death Penalty for Momence Bar Owner’s Murder
Article Summary: State prosecutors have officially transferred the first-degree murder case against Julius Burkes to the U.S. Department of Justice. The 47-year-old Indiana man now faces federal charges, including the possibility of the death penalty, for the February armed robbery and murder of 30-year-old Courtney M. Drysdale. Federal Prosecution Key Points: Julius Burkes, 47, of…
Read MoreWill County Partners with LNS Development for Laraway Road Drainage Improvements in New Lenox
Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting | April 7, 2026 Article Summary: The county approved a cost-sharing agreement with a private developer to build shared stormwater management facilities that will serve both a new residential subdivision and the upcoming Laraway Road widening project. Laraway Road / LNS Development Key Points: Will County and…
Read MoreWill County Lowers Cedar Road Speed Limit Amid Debate Over Curve Safety and Fatalities
Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting | April 7, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Public Works and Transportation Committee approved lowering a segment of Cedar Road to 45 mph, sparking a debate over the effectiveness of speed limits, driver compliance, and the context of recent fatal accidents near the road’s infamous S-curve.…
Read MoreWill County Public Works: Access Will County Dial-a-Ride Expands to All 24 Townships, Eliminating Borders
Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting | February 3, 2026 Article Summary:In a major overhaul of county transit, officials presented a quarterly report confirming that the Access Will County Dial-a-Ride program now covers all 24 townships, removing residency barriers for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The expansion consolidates multiple fragmented systems into a single, cohesive…
Read MoreCounty Authorizes Condemnation to Advance Francis and Marley Road Improvements
Will County Board Meeting | January 15, 2026 Article Summary: To facilitate safety improvements at the intersection of Francis Road and Marley Road in New Lenox Township, the Will County Board authorized the State’s Attorney to proceed with condemnation proceedings to acquire necessary right-of-way. Francis/Marley Intersection Key Points: Location: The intersection of Francis Road (County Highway…
Read MoreNorthern Builders Development Brings Changes to Laraway and Gougar Roads in New Lenox
Will County Board Meeting | January 15, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board approved access permits for a new development by Northern Builders at the intersection of Laraway Road and Gougar Road, which includes provisions for a future road extension to be dedicated to the Village of New Lenox. New Lenox Development Key Points:…
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