Public Works Committee Delays Vote on State Police License Plate Cameras Amid Privacy Concerns

By Newspaper Staff | January 9, 2026 |

Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting | January 6, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board Public Works & Transportation Committee voted to postpone a decision on an intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois State Police (ISP) regarding the installation of license plate reading cameras. Committee members cited concerns regarding data retention policies and…

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Flint Man Charged with 1988 Murder of Wife Joan Bernal Following Cold Case Breakthrough

By Newspaper Staff | January 7, 2026 |

Article Summary: Gilbert Bernal Sr., 82, appeared in Will County court facing first-degree murder charges connected to the 1988 disappearance of his wife, Joan Bernal, following a sealed indictment returned exactly 37 years after she was last seen. The arrest follows renewed investigation efforts by the Will County Sheriff’s Office cold case unit and the…

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Homer Glen Man Charged with Reckless Discharge, Battery to Deputy Following Standoff

By Newspaper Staff | January 3, 2026 |

Article Summary: Michael Farrell, 52, was arrested after firing over a dozen shots from his home, triggering a SWAT response and a shelter-in-place order for neighbors on December 28. Deputies recovered multiple firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition following the standoff. Homer Glen Incident Key Points: The Incident: Deputies responded to the 16100 Block of…

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Homer Glen Landscape Business Granted Extension Due to Utility Delays

By Newspaper Staff | December 31, 2025 |

Will County Board Meeting | December 18, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board approved a second extension for a special use permit for a landscaping business in Homer Glen. The business owners cited delays in securing electricity from ComEd as the primary reason for the project’s stalled progress. Extension Key Points: Business: Matthuis Family Partnership…

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New Lenox Used Car Dealership Approved with Conditions

By Newspaper Staff | December 30, 2025 |

Will County Board Meeting | December 18, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Board approved a special use permit allowing a used car dealership to operate in an industrial park in New Lenox Township. The approval comes with specific conditions regarding paving and screening to ensure the site meets county and village standards. Dealership Approval…

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County Approves Engineering for Peotone Road and Safety Upgrades

By Newspaper Staff | December 26, 2025 |

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…

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Monee Solar Farm Projects Granted Extensions

By Newspaper Staff | December 25, 2025 |

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…

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County Expands Paratransit Services, Board Members Question Long-Term Funding

By Newspaper Staff | December 24, 2025 |

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…

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