“Everyone in our community can play a critical role in helping to preserve the integrity of our election process by staying alert for unusual activities at or near polling places and reporting irregularities.”
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Will County opens application period for ARPA economic development funding
The Will County Executive Committee voted in September to establish the grant program, which is separated into two categories of programs that support impacted households and direct aid to impacted industries.
Posted inJoliet, Local, News, Politics, Will County
Candidates in final days heading to Nov. 8th election
When asked about her accomplishments since 2020, Coleman said, “helping the veterans adjust to civilian life” is just one of the many accomplishments she cites during her time on the county board. “I was able to help businesses and non-profits secure funding after Covid,” Coleman continued. “I want to improve the lives of veterans by lowering the number of homeless vets in Will County.”
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Will County celebrates ribbon cutting at new renewable natural gas plant
The RNG Plant project began with a vision to maximize the financial benefits of Will County’s ownership of Prairie View Landfill. The self-sustaining plant is projected to raise millions of dollars for Will County capital projects through both the sale of gas and credits paid for by fossil fuel providers.
Posted inJoliet, Local, News, Plainfield, Politics, Will County
Will County Early Voting expands to 25 locations
“My goal is to provide registered voters with as many options as possible to cast their ballot,” she said. “I increased the number of Early Voting locations to include communities that may be underserved and to provide additional options that may reduce voting lines in high-traffic regions where Early Voting is extremely popular.”
Posted inEntertainment, Local, Lockport, New Lenox, Will County
Veterans Memorial Trail to officially open to the community
The new trail section, which includes a second pedestrian tunnel under Bruce Road, grew out of plans for construction of the Veterans Memorial Tollway (Interstate 355), which provides a 15- to 20-foot-wide corridor for portions of the path.
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Residents weigh in on how to use cannabis tax revenue
The local cannabis use tax was approved by the Will County Board in December 2019 after the Illinois General Assembly allowed the recreational use of cannabis as the act authorized counties to impose a tax upon the sale of cannabis. As of this week, Will County had collected more than $2.6 million in total cannabis taxes.
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Will County State’s Attorney sues Governor over no bail SAFE-T Act
Glasgow’s lawsuit charges that the SAFE-T Act is “fundamentally altering the criminal justice system” and forces undue burdens on his office.
Posted inFood & Wine, Joliet, Living, Local, News, Will County
Holiday Food Basket sign-up now
The Will County Center for Community Concerns will be providing Holiday Food Baskets for 125 income eligible families with children 16 years of age and under.
Posted inBusiness, Business, Health, News, Will County
Will County opens application period for American Rescue Plan health funding
“I invite local organizations to apply for these funds as they seek to improve health outcomes for Will County residents,” said County Executive Bertino-Tarrant. “The healthcare sector played an instrumental role throughout the pandemic. These funds offer a much-needed boost to local organizations to empower their post-COVID recovery.”
