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On this somber day of remembrance and reflection, we pause to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001. 25 years later, we all have a responsibility to keep the memory of those lost in our hearts for years to come. Let us never forget.
Today is International Literacy Day, celebrating the positive impact that literacy has on education and empowering minds!
Literacy is core to the mission of the Imagination Library of Will County. Learn more about our program at: WillCountyImaginationLibrary….
🍅🥕🥔County Executive Bertino-Tarrant is partnering with State Sen. Loughran Cappel and State Rep. Natalie Manley to distribute free fruits and vegetables to the community on Wednesday, July 29 at HighPoint Apartments in Romeoville from 3PM to 5PM (or while supplies last)!
Don't miss out on a celebration of America 250 this Saturday! If you're still looking for plans to celebrate our nation's Semiquincentennial, check out this interactive map made by our GIS Division: webapp.willcountyillinois.co…
Today we celebrate Juneteenth, commemorating over 150 years since emancipation and honoring the legacies of those who fought for freedom from slavery.
County Executive Bertino-Tarrant joined Joliet Mayor Terry D'Arcy at the opening ceremony for the Remember Our Fallen national memorial at City Square in Downtown Joliet. Please consider attending this meaningful exhibit from now through Sunday, June 14 at 6:00 PM!
Today we honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country, our safety, and our liberties. May their memory never be forgotten.
Today was a major milestone for the I-80 project, with the kick-off of construction on the new Des Plaines River Bridges. The final phase of the project, currently the largest infrastructure project in Illinois, will be transformational for the entire region once completed.
County Executive Bertino-Tarrant and Monee Township Trustee Billy Morgan joined Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois to prepare meals at their Monee Community Cafe and deliver them to seniors.
If you're interested in volunteering, visit mowfni.org/volunteer
Will County has launched the "Guide Will" planning initiative, which will help shape future land use and development decisions throughout the county!
Engage online at: guidewill.co
Read the full release at: willcounty.gov/News/will-cou…
You're invited to join a "Day at Will County Government" this Friday, April 24 from 9:00 a.m. to12:00 p.m. at the Will County Office Building!
This open house-style event offers an opportunity for residents to connect directly with Will County offices and services.
Yesterday represented a transformative improvement to local veteran services, as Will County officials and the local veteran community celebrated the ribbon cutting for the new Veterans Assistance Commission of Will County office. Read the full release at: willcounty.gov/News/ribbon-c…
Power is currently out at the County Office Building and many other locations in and around downtown Joliet. The public is advised to call first before visiting any offices to conduct county business. We will provide updates as they occur throughout the day.
Today we celebrate President Abraham Lincoln's Birthday and honor his enduring legacy. The positive impact of his leadership can still be found throughout the nation, but especially here in the Land of Lincoln and Will County.
Please note: Will County offices are CLOSED on Thursday, February 12 in observance of Abraham Lincoln's Birthday, which is an official holiday for both Will County and the State of Illinois.
Happy Birthday, Will County! Today marks the 190th Anniversary of Will County incorporation by the State of Illinois on Jan. 12, 1836.
Learn more about County Executive Bertino-Tarrant's announcement of a year-long spotlight of Will County history at: willcounty.gov/News/will-cou…
I am grateful for the hard work and accomplishments from our team, departments, and partners throughout 2025. We were able to achieve so much for Will County residents this year, including expanding transportation options for seniors, bolstering our public safety agencies...(1)
(2) strengthening local infrastructure, improving access to county services, implementing internal efficiencies, and launching a new countywide literacy initiative that has already signed up 5,400 children to receive free books.
