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Will County Transportation Department Announces Open House for Manhattan-Monee Road Expansion
Will County Public Works and Transportation Committee Meeting | March 3, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Division of Transportation is inviting residents to a public open house on March 19 to review existing conditions and provide feedback on potential roadway alternatives for a two-mile stretch of Manhattan-Monee Road. Manhattan-Monee Road Study Key Points: The public…
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 MoreWill County Braces for 6,000-Acre Solar Project; Prepare for ‘Massive’ Solar Hearings
Will County P&Z Commission Meeting | Jan. 20, 2026 Will County Braces for 6,000-Acre Solar Project; Commissioners Weigh Conflicts and Crowds Article Summary:The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission is preparing for two high-stakes public hearings in March regarding massive solar farm proposals. Discussion during the meeting revealed that one of the projects, centered in…
Read MoreFrankfort Township Road Commissioner Warns County Panel Against Low-Speed Vehicles
Will County Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee moved forward with a ban on low-speed vehicles on county roadways following testimony from Frankfort Township Road Commissioner Bill Carlson. Officials clarified that the ban applies only to county-maintained roads, leaving townships to create…
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