Board Splits Along Party Lines to Approve 2026 Federal Legislative Agenda

By Newspaper Staff | March 6, 2026 |

Will County Board Meeting | February 19, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board adopted its 2026 Federal Legislative Agenda in a 10-9 vote, establishing the county’s priorities for lobbying efforts in Washington D.C. The agenda prioritizes infrastructure funding, healthcare protections, and immigration policy. Federal Agenda Key Points: Infrastructure: Seeks funding for Laraway Road and Gougar Road…

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Soltage Drops Battery Storage Plans, Secures Extensions for Two Crete Solar Projects

By Newspaper Staff | March 4, 2026 |

Will County Board Meeting | February 19, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board granted second extensions to special use permits for two solar energy projects in Crete Township. The developer, Soltage, has removed battery energy storage systems from the plans. Crete Solar Extensions Key Points: Projects: Crete Cottage Grove Solar 1, LLC and Crete Goodenow Solar…

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Group Presents Allegations of 2024 Voter Roll Errors to County Board

By Newspaper Staff | March 2, 2026 |

Will County Board Meeting | February 19, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board approved a resolution calling for the review of election systems and integrity, following public comments alleging inaccuracies in the 2024 election. Election Integrity Resolution Key Points: Public Comment: Volunteers from “Unite for Freedom” presented data alleging voter roll errors in Illinois. Resolution: Calls for…

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Executive Committee: Tension Rises as Republican Whip Removed from Panel

By Newspaper Staff | February 25, 2026 |

Will County Executive Committee Meeting | February 11, 2026 Article Summary: A dispute over committee appointments erupted when Republican leadership challenged the removal of Member Vince Logan from the Executive Committee. Speaker Joe VanDuyne maintained that “Whip” positions do not carry automatic appointments to the committee, leading to accusations of power balancing. Committee Appointment Key…

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Executive Committee Advances “Project Northwinds”: 2,475 Jobs and $346 Million Investment Proposed for Former Caterpillar, Lion Electric Sites

By Newspaper Staff | February 24, 2026 |

Will County Executive Committee Meeting | February 11, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board Executive Committee moved forward a resolution supporting a massive manufacturing project that promises nearly 2,500 permanent jobs and the revitalization of two major industrial sites in Joliet and Channahon. The project relies on a proposed property tax abatement which officials…

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Legislative Committee: Lobbyists Report on Federal Shutdown and Legislative Outlook

By Newspaper Staff | February 10, 2026 |

Legislative Committee Meeting | February 3, 2026 Article Summary: Federal lobbyists provided the Legislative Committee with an update on the partial government shutdown and the status of appropriations bills. While critical departments like Transportation and HUD are currently closed, lobbyists expressed optimism that a resolution would be signed shortly to reopen the government. Legislative Update…

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Legislative Committee Adopts 2026 Federal Legislative Agenda

By Newspaper Staff | February 8, 2026 |

Legislative Committee Meeting | February 3, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Legislative Committee finalized and approved the 2026 Federal Legislative Agenda, outlining the county’s top priorities for Congress. The agenda emphasizes the need for increased funding for affordable housing, homelessness services, and critical infrastructure projects while adopting the National Association of Counties (NACo) top…

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Will County Treasurer’s Investment Strategy Yields $6 Million in Income

By Newspaper Staff | February 7, 2026 |

Finance Committee Meeting | February 3, 2026 Article Summary: County Treasurer Tim Brophy and investment managers from Stifel presented a detailed review of the county’s investment portfolio to the Finance Committee. The presentation highlighted a strategy of diversification and short-term investments that generated approximately $6 million in annual income, outperforming average portfolio yields. Will County…

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Capital Imp Committee Debates ‘Human Factor’ in Drafting New Artificial Intelligence Policy

By Newspaper Staff | February 6, 2026 |

Will County Capital Improvements & IT Committee Meeting | Jan. 6, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board Capital Improvements and IT Committee launched a comprehensive discussion on creating a countywide Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy during its Jan. 6 meeting, emphasizing the protection of jobs and data security. The committee directed staff to survey all…

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