Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Finance Committee for March 3, 2026

Will County Finance Committee Meeting | March 3, 2026

The Will County Board Finance Committee met on Tuesday to review a slate of year-end financial reports and approve routine budget transfers. The meeting was dominated by a highly detailed grants update showcasing the distribution of millions of dollars in federal, state, and local funds to childcare providers, housing initiatives, and police departments. The committee also celebrated a strong fiscal year 2025 finish, with corporate revenues exceeding the budget, though the source of that overage—delinquent tax sales—prompted a debate regarding property foreclosures.

For deeper coverage on the county’s year-end financial status, the closure of the $16.2 million Emergency Rental Assistance program, and the hyper-local distribution of Opioid Settlement grants, please see the standalone articles.

Sheriff’s Office Secures $1.5 Million Camera Grant
The Will County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a $1.5 million grant to significantly upgrade its field technology. The funds will be used to replace 185 in-car squad cameras and provide data storage for body-worn cameras. Additionally, the grant will offset the travel and training costs for deputies to attend national conferences to learn the new camera systems, relieving pressure on the county’s corporate budget.

Circuit Court Receives $50,000 Technology Modernization Grant
The committee unanimously approved a resolution appropriating $50,000 into the Circuit Court’s budget for technology upgrades. The funds were provided by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts as part of a non-competitive statewide disbursement. The court will use the funds entirely for the purchase of new laptop computers, monitors, and courtroom projectors, with no required local match or personnel strings attached.

Health Department Carries Over Suicide Prevention Grant
The committee approved the appropriation of $32,107 in unexpended funds for the Will County Health Department. The funds are a carryover from a $75,000 Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Suicide Prevention First Responders grant. The money will be utilized in FY2026 to increase access to peer support and mental health intervention training for first responders. Specific line items include $31,650 for instructor services, alongside minor allocations for supplies, cell service, and travel mileage.

Rebuild Illinois Funds Funneled to VAC Relocation
The county confirmed it is utilizing over $1.04 million in Rebuild Illinois Capital Bill funds to offset the costs of relocating the Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC). This includes a $790,000 grant that was successfully “repurposed” from the Community Development Division to support the future food pantry services at the new VAC location. The project is also being supported by an additional $500,000 direct allocation secured by State Representative Stephanie Kifowit in the latest appropriation bill.

Delinquent Tax Parcel Sold in Crete Township
The committee unanimously advanced a standard Trustee Resolution authorizing the County Executive to execute a deed of conveyance for a delinquent tax property in Crete Township. The property (Parcel #23-15-03-207-001-0000) was sold to Crateradvancements LLC for a total collected sum of $840. From that total, $275 will be disbursed to the County Treasurer, $450 to the tax agent, $90 to the Recorder, and $25 to the County Clerk.