Jackson Township
Jackson Township Property Values to Rise 13% in 2025 Assessment
Jackson Township property owners will see assessed values increase by 13.18% in the upcoming assessment cycle, Assessor LeGrett reported at the township's January 8 monthly meeting. The increase, which will...
Jackson Township Advances Infrastructure Projects Despite Winter Conditions
Jackson Township continues progress on major infrastructure improvements while maintaining winter road operations, officials reported at the January 8 township meeting. Supervisor Matt Robbins updated the board on the ongoing...
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Will County Reports Progress in Opioid Fight, Highlights New FDA Labeling Rules
Article Summary: Will County is seeing a reduction in opioid overdose deaths and is expanding access to the reversal drug Narcan, health officials reported. The department also drew attention to...
In-House Staff Completes Major Renovations at Will County Adult Detention Facility
ARTICLE SUMMARY: Maintenance staff at the Will County Adult Detention Facility recently completed extensive renovations in-house, including a new control center and the full restoration of a 48-cell housing unit, saving...
Will County Advances Truck Repair Facility Plan on Manhattan Road Despite Resident Objections
Article Summary: A proposal to rezone nearly 14 acres on Manhattan Road for a truck repair facility advanced after receiving a recommendation for approval from the Will County Land Use...
PZC Grants Variance for Oversized Garage in Joliet Township, Reversing Staff Recommendation
Article Summary: The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a variance for a Joliet Township homeowner to build a garage addition that exceeds the county's size limits. The...
Will County Public Works Committee Approves Over $1.1 Million in New Agreements for 80th Avenue Project
ARTICLE SUMMARY: The Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee authorized two agreements totaling over $1.1 million for the ongoing reconstruction and widening of 80th Avenue between 191st and 183rd Streets....
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board Legislative Committee for August 5, 2025
The Will County Board’s Legislative Committee focused on shaping its advocacy efforts at both the state and federal levels during its August 5 meeting. The primary discussion centered on crafting...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board Capital Improvements & IT Committee for August 5, 2025
The future of several key county facilities dominated the Will County Capital Improvements & IT Committee meeting on Tuesday. A major topic of discussion was the ongoing buildout of the...