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Will County Community Mental Health Board Faces $5 Million Shortfall in 2026 Grant Requests
Will County Executive Committee Meeting | March 12, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Community Mental Health Board has received over $9 million in funding requests for its 2026 grant cycle,...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Public Health & Safety Committee for March 5, 2026
Public Health & Safety Committee Meeting | March 5, 2026 The Will County Public Health and Safety Committee met on Thursday to address critical infrastructure and wellness updates across the...
Will County Officials Warn of Zoom Court Scam Targeting Defendants for Fraudulent Dismissal Fees
Article Summary: Will County officials have issued an alert regarding a fraudulent scheme where scammers infiltrate courtroom Zoom sessions to extort money from defendants. The perpetrators use private chat features...
Will Land Use Committee Evaluates Multi-Million Dollar Buyout for Flooded Harris Drive Homes
Will County Land Use & Development Committee Meeting | March 5, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Land Use and Development Committee is exploring a multi-million-dollar buyout program for several homes...
Behavioral Health Division Drops Wait Times, Reports Zero Opioid Deaths in February
Public Health & Safety Committee Meeting | March 5, 2026 Article Summary: Will County’s Behavioral Health Division reported significant operational improvements, including a near-elimination of wait times for therapy and...
Harris Drive Residents Plead for County Intervention Amid Failing Septic Systems and Flooding
Public Health & Safety Committee Meeting | March 5, 2026 Article Summary: Residents of Harris Drive appealed to the Public Health and Safety Committee for help with severe seasonal flooding...
Will County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Hit-and-Run in Homer Glen
Article Summary: The Will County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Homer Glen that left a pedestrian dead....
Federal Funding Freezes Threaten Will County Public Health Programs Amid Ongoing Lawsuits
Public Health & Safety Committee Meeting | March 5, 2026 Article Summary: Will County health officials are bracing for potential service disruptions as they monitor multiple federal lawsuits surrounding frozen...
Board Splits Along Party Lines to Approve 2026 Federal Legislative Agenda
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...
Peotone 207U Board Votes to Close Intermediate School for 2026–27
By Andrea Arens In a unanimous vote, the Peotone Community Unit School District 207U Board of Education approved a resolution to close Peotone Intermediate School beginning with the 2026–27 school...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Landfill Committee for February 10, 2026
Will County Landfill Committee Meeting | February 10, 2026 The Will County Landfill Committee met on Tuesday to address legal preparations for the upcoming landfill expansion and operational needs at...
Board Approves Joliet Township Clean Fill Facility Despite Environmental Objections
Will County Board Meeting | February 19, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board approved a map amendment and special use permit for a Clean Construction and Demolition Debris (CCDD) facility...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board for February 19, 2026
Will County Board Meeting | February 19, 2026 Meeting SummaryThe Will County Board meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026, was marked by significant zoning decisions, including the unanimous rejection of...