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Will County Survey Reveals Widespread AI Use as IT Drafts Governance Policy
Will County Capital Improvements & IT Committee Meeting | April 7, 2026 Article Summary: An internal survey revealed that nearly a dozen Will County departments are already utilizing Artificial Intelligence software in their daily operations, prompting the IT Department to draft a comprehensive AI governance policy expected by June. AI Policy Key Points: Eleven county…
Read MoreAARP Urges Will County to Ban Cryptocurrency Kiosks Amid Exploding Senior Fraud Rates
Will County Board Legislative Committee Meeting | April 7, 2026 Article Summary: Representatives from AARP Illinois presented alarming new FBI data to the Will County Board Legislative Committee, revealing $11 billion in cryptocurrency fraud losses in 2025, and urged the county to consider banning or heavily restricting unregulated crypto kiosks that disproportionately target senior citizens.…
Read MoreFish fight: action-packed eagle pic wins March photo contest
Laurie Lasseter of Woodridge snapped a photo of an eagle and herring gull locked in battle recently, and the shot was picked as the March winner in the District’s Preserve the Moment photo contest. “I am very honored to win the March photography contest,” she said via email. “There are so many incredible photographers in…
Read MoreWill County Explores Multi-Million Dollar Downtown Joliet Consolidation and City Partnership
Will County Capital Improvements & IT Committee Meeting | April 7, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Capital Improvements and IT Committee reviewed four sweeping architectural options to consolidate county government facilities in downtown Joliet, including a potential partnership to build a joint complex with the City of Joliet. Financial advisors also presented bonding scenarios…
Read MoreWill County Finalizes 2025 Tax Levy at $159.5 Million, Limiting Rate Drops
Briefs: Will County Board Finance Committee Meeting | April 7, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Finance Committee reviewed the final 2025 tax levy extension numbers, which came in slightly higher than estimated at $159.5 million, though the final limiting rate decreased from the previous year to 0.4834%. Will County Tax Levy Key Points: The…
Read MoreWill County to Take Jurisdiction of Countyline Road Following $1.8 Million Agreement with Kankakee County
Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting | April 7, 2026 Article Summary: Will County will absorb a 4.27-mile stretch of Countyline Road into its highway system, aided by a $1.84 million financial contribution from Kankakee County to help cover the costs of replacing two aging bridge structures. Countyline Road Transfer Key Points: Kankakee…
Read MoreWill County Legislative Committee Unanimously Backs Resolution Demanding Return of Local Solar Siting Control
Will County Board Legislative Committee Meeting | April 7, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board Legislative Committee unanimously passed an amended resolution on Tuesday demanding the Illinois General Assembly repeal or amend state laws that stripped local governments of their authority to regulate the siting of commercial solar, wind, and battery energy facilities. Resolution…
Read MoreNine Will County Municipalities Face Expired License Plate Reader Agreements; Crest Hill Opts Out
Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting | April 7, 2026 Article Summary: Will County’s network of Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs) is undergoing a renewal phase, with nine municipalities operating on expired agreements, prompting upcoming testimonies from local police chiefs regarding the cameras’ effectiveness. ALPR Renewal Key Points: Agreements for ALPRs located on…
Read MoreJudge Orders Will County Board to Approve Previously Denied Solar Farm Permits
On Wednesday, Will County’s efforts to maintain local control over solar farm developments were dealt a heavy blow when 12th District Associate Judge Ben Braun ruled the County Board must approve several previously denied solar farm requests. Braun’s long-awaited ruling combined lawsuits filed against the county by Channahon McKinley Woods, RPIL Solar 13, Florence Renewables…
Read MoreWill County Prepares for Route 66 Centennial with $3.4 Million in Grant Projects
Will County Board Meeting | March 19, 2026 Article Summary: Will County is gearing up to be a central hub for the 100th anniversary of Route 66, backed by $3.4 million in state grant funding that will pay for new attractions and a nationally televised baseball game at the Old Joliet Prison. Route 66 Centennial…
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