“The lineup includes something for everyone,” said Lydia Pond, director of the Forest Preserve District’s visitor services department. “Events and exhibitions are offered throughout the year in all seasons, so there is always something interesting and fun to experience.”
County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has appointed Regina Malone as Director of the Will County Human Resources Department. She brings over 27 years of human resources expertise to the role, including 23 years of experience as Assistant Director of the department.
The Well-Woman Day will feature complimentary health screenings, educational resources, and giveaways. Insurance enrollment counsellors from the Will County Community Health Center will also be on hand to help on the first day of open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace.
he Will County Executive Office is partnering with Christ Pantry in Joliet to host a Community Care Fair on Saturday November 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Will County DOT is beginning Phase 1 of a study to identify improvements to the corridor, which consists of Mills Road from IL Route 53 to Cherry Hill Road and Cherry Hill Road from Mills Road to US Route 30. This corridor serves as a local gateway that connects many suburban, rural, and industrial properties.
Bats are the most common source of potential infection in Illinois, and exposures from bats tend to be more frequent during the summer months, especially July and August. The disease can also be found in other wild animals, including raccoons, skunks, foxes, and coyotes.
“These community recycling events are a great opportunity for residents to responsibly dispose of items during Fall cleaning,” said Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant. “Our Land Use Department works to ensure that these recycling collections are spread out across the entire county, so residents can access these free collection events as they are able.”
IDPH reported a total of 12 human cases of WNV have now been detected throughout the state. In addition to the case in Will County, seven were reported in Cook County while Kane, Macon, Madison, and Woodford counties all reported one positive case.
“I’ve had the opportunity to witness first-hand the important role that county government plays in people’s lives,” said Bertino-Tarrant. “Over the past year, our departments have worked hard to find new ways to adapt to changes, respond to challenges, and, most importantly, prepare for the future.”
Will County officials, Coroner’s employees and invited guests gathered on Tuesday to celebrate the completion of the state-of-the-art Will County Morgue and Coroner’s facility at a ribbon cutting. The new $10.3 million building is a whopping 11.460 square feet...
The high cost of rent and fierce competition for vacant properties has led to an increase in rental fraud, with many people turning to online social media groups to find apartments, and some even sharing the cost of an apartment with friends or family.
