The Will County Health Department Immunization Clinic and the Will County Community Health Center are offering the new 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine for all ages six months and older, with vaccines available to residents with Medicaid or Medicare, limited private insurance plans, and low-cost vaccines for the uninsured or underinsured.
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UChicago Medicine AdventHealth breaks new ground in Bolingbrook
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Bolingbrook recently broke ground on a new Cardiac Catheterization Lab, which will expand access to life-saving cardiac services for the community and is set to open in 2027.
Plainfield School District seeks community input on new boundaries
The Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 is seeking community input to determine if there will be boundary changes for students, with the school board voting on possible changes on December 17th.
LIV Golf fans brave record heat to see national heroes in Bolingbrook
Over 20,000 fans attended the three-day LIV Pro Golf event at Bolingbrook Golf Club, where Dean Burmester won the $4 million prize, despite the extreme heat and humidity.
Will County Health expands services in Bolingbrook
The Will County Community Health Center has opened a newly remodeled health center in Bolingbrook, providing primary care, behavioral health, and family planning services for ages 5 and up, while the Will County Health Department continues to offer services at its Northern Branch Office in Bolingbrook.
Bolingbrook makes list of Best Places to Live in the Country
Bolingbrook, Illinois ranked 210th on U.S. News and World Report’s list of 2025-2026 top 250 Best Places to Live in the country, with Arlington Heights ranking the closest at No. 56.
Local communities plan to keep grocery tax as state plans to eliminate it in 2026
The Village of Plainfield has implemented a 1 percent grocery tax to replace the state’s grocery tax, which is set to be repealed next year, to ensure revenue remains stable.
LIV Golf Chicago Gears up for Thrilling Second Edition at Bolingbrook Golf Club
LIV Golf Chicago will be returning to Bolingbrook Golf Club August 8-10, 2025, featuring 54 players, 13 teams, and two titles on the line, and is expected to bring in 50,000 attendees.
Proposed Legislation Seeks to Buy Back Private Water Lines From Utility Companies
State Senator Rachel Ventura has introduced a measure in Illinois that would allow municipalities to buy back private water lines through a ballot referendum, following recent water rate hikes in Bolingbrook and surrounding areas.
Joliet Council passes increase gas tax an creates grant for downtown businesses
The Joliet City Council has approved an increase in the gas tax, which will only amount to an increase of $5 to $10 per year for drivers, and a business continuity grant program for businesses on Chicago Street to help them recover from construction impacts.

