Will County Clerk has published the locations of ten secure ballot drop boxes for Vote By Mail collection, including a newly acquired box in New Lenox, which will be available from February 9 to March 16, 2026.
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How to Secure a $3,000 home remodel grant through Ezio Community Development
Ezio Community Development Services (ECDS) expanded its Home Remodel & Repair Program in January 2026, offering microgrants of $1,000 to $3,000 to low- and moderate-income homeowners in Joliet, Crest Hill, Romeoville, and Bolingbrook.
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Will County Celebrates 190 Years
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has announced a year-long celebration of the county’s 190th anniversary, which will include a partnership with the Will County Historic Preservation Commission to spotlight local historic sites and milestones.
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Will County Children’s Advocacy Center receives big donation
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.
