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.
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Apply Now for Holiday Food Baskets at WCCCC in Will County
The Will County Center for Community Concerns is providing Holiday Food Baskets for 125 income eligible families with children 16 years of age and younger, funded by the Community Service Block Grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity.
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Will County Launches Fall Recycling Schedule with “Recyclepalooza” Event
Will County’s Resource Recovery & Energy Division has released its Fall 2025 Will County Green recycling and collection event schedule, which includes collection events for electronics, household items, household hazardous waste, motor oil, scrap metal, and other items, and the “Caps On” campaign to raise awareness about recycling plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs.
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Will County Health lifesaving effort adds 10 new red Naloxone distribution boxes
The Will County Health Department has placed 20 red Naloxone distribution boxes throughout the County to make access to the life-saving, overdose-reversing drug easier, resulting in a 30% reduction in opioid deaths in 2024.
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Will County Executive Bertino-Tarrant Spotlights efforts of county government to modernize and build resiliency in State of the County address
County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant delivered her annual State of the County address, highlighting the growing Will County economy, efforts to improve services for residents, and the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Budget.
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State Senator Ventura Announces New Funding for Pre-Apprenticeship Program
State Senator Rachel Ventura announced the opening of applications for the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program, which will provide equitable career opportunities to vulnerable communities and increase representation of underrepresented groups in the construction trades.
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Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant Named CED Board Chair
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has been selected to serve as the Chair of the Will County Center for Economic Development Board of Directors, with a focus on expanding economic opportunities, strengthening the local business environment, and attracting new residents.
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Will County Health Department Introduces the Milk Circle for Breastfeeding Moms
The Will County Health Department has created a new breastfeeding support group, called the Milk Circle, which will meet twice a month at the department’s Main Office in Joliet and is open to all members of the Will County Community.
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West Nile virus warning for Will County
The Will County Health Department has reported that mosquitoes collected in Joliet have tested positive for West Nile virus, and residents are encouraged to practice the “Three R’s” to reduce, repel, and report to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
