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Will County Corporate Revenues Surpass Expectations, Igniting Debate Over Delinquent Tax Sales
Will County Finance Committee Meeting | March 3, 2026 Article Summary: A routine review of the county’s year-end corporate fund revealed…
Construction Progresses on New Manhattan Fire Station, August Completion Anticipated
Manhattan Fire Protection District Meeting | February 17, 2026 Article Summary: The Manhattan Fire Protection District’s new fire station is…
Will County Board Backs $10 Million State Public Health Grant Increase Amid Funding Cuts
Legislative Committee Meeting | March 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Legislative Committee unanimously approved a resolution supporting a state legislative…
Will County Public Works Committee Shelves License Plate Reader Agreement Amid Bipartisan Privacy Concerns
Will County Public Works and Transportation Committee Meeting | March 3, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Public Works and Transportation…
Will County Transportation Department Announces Open House for Manhattan-Monee Road Expansion
Will County Public Works and Transportation Committee Meeting | March 3, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Division of Transportation is…
Will County Community Mental Health Board Faces $5 Million Shortfall in 2026 Grant Requests
Will County Executive Committee Meeting | March 12, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Community Mental Health Board has received over…
Behavioral Health Division Drops Wait Times, Reports Zero Opioid Deaths in February
Public Health & Safety Committee Meeting | March 5, 2026 Article Summary: Will County’s Behavioral Health Division reported significant operational…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Village of Manhattan for March 3, 2026
Village of Manhattan Meeting | March 3, 2026 The Manhattan Village Board met on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to address…
Manhattan Village Board Approves Public Works Hires and Wastewater Equipment Purchase
Village of Manhattan Meeting | March 3, 2026 Article Summary: The Manhattan Village Board finalized the hiring of two full-time Public…
Federal Funding Freezes Threaten Will County Public Health Programs Amid Ongoing Lawsuits
Public Health & Safety Committee Meeting | March 5, 2026 Article Summary: Will County health officials are bracing for potential…
Manhattan Village Board Hears Pushback Against Massive Solar Farm and Industrial Expansion
Village of Manhattan Meeting | March 3, 2026 Article Summary: A grassroots leader warned the Manhattan Village Board about a massive…
Board Splits Along Party Lines to Approve 2026 Federal Legislative Agenda
Will County Board Meeting | February 19, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board adopted its 2026 Federal Legislative Agenda in…