The Aspire Booster Club donated a large supply of gifts to the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center through their “Giving Tree” to support children and families affected by abuse, neglect, and violence.
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County Executive Warns Against Relying on Reserves for Budget Solutions
County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has signed the approved budget amendment to fill a $2.8 million budget deficit, but has cautioned against relying on budget reserves in the future as it could put the county’s long-term financial security at risk.
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Forest Preserve District’s 2026 budget approved; property tax rate will decrease 6.78%
The Forest Preserve District of Will County’s 2026 budget is balanced, with a 6.78% decrease in property tax rate, and includes a variety of conservation, recreation, and education projects.
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MLK Day of Service Committee Seeks Volunteer Projects for 2026 Event
The MLK Day of Service Planning Committee is accepting service project proposals from community agencies to be completed by volunteers on January 19, 2026.
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Will County ROE STEAM Fair Celebrates Innovation in Education
The Will County Regional Office of Education (ROE) will host a STEAM Fair on November 5, 2025, at Joliet Junior College’s Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center to celebrate the power of STEAM in shaping the future and to provide interactive presentations and exploration of STEAM learning for educators, students, and community members.
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LIHEAP applications open for seniors, customers with disabilities and children age 5 and younger
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is accepting applications from income-qualified residential customers age 60 and older, disabled or with young children, to help reduce energy costs and meet energy needs during the winter heating season.
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Will County Regional office of Education to host STEAM Fair
The Will County Regional Office of Education is hosting a STEAM Fair on November 5, 2025, to celebrate the power of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics in shaping the future and to inspire and equip future generations with the tools they need to thrive.
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Will County Health detects first human case of West Nile virus
The Illinois Department of Public Health has reported the first human case of West Nile Virus in Will County, with 42 cases detected throughout the state, and is encouraging seniors and those with weakened immune systems to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites.
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Will County Summer Internship Program expands in year Three
The Will County Summer Internship Program is inviting businesses to learn more about the program by attending one of several upcoming Informational Breakfasts, which will provide updates, guidelines, and information on how to sign up.
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Will County Board Considers Resolution for Free Mental Health Care Program
Will County Board Member Vince Logan has introduced a resolution to launch Will County CARES, a no-cost mental health care initiative for all 700,000 residents of Will County, which has received a $1.9 million grant from the State of Illinois.
