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Will County’s “First-in-Nation” Veterans Center to House Workforce Services, Sparking Debate
ARTICLE SUMMARY: The new Will County Veteran's Assistance & Support Center will also become the home for the county's Workforce Services department, a move officials say will save approximately $250,000 in...
Board Confronts Animal Services Crowding, Explores Future Facility Options
ARTICLE SUMMARY: Will County officials are grappling with an ongoing animal housing crisis that has overwhelmed the county’s Animal Protective Services facility, prompting discussions about expansion, new construction, or even repurposing...
County Rolls Out New “OneMeeting” Software to Improve Public Access
ARTICLE SUMMARY: Will County has officially launched a new agenda and meeting management software called "OneMeeting," aimed at improving transparency and making it easier for the public and officials to access...
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...
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...
Will County’s Major Capital Projects Hit Key Milestones, VAC Buildout on “Aggressive Schedule”
Will County is making significant headway on several major capital improvement projects, with the new Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) & Support Center in Joliet on an “aggressive schedule” for a...
Will County to Launch New Public Meeting Agenda System in August Amidst Data Conversion Concerns
Will County is set to launch its new public meeting agenda and records software, Granicus “OneMeeting,” in August, but the transition will see over a decade of historical records converted...
In Brief: Capital & IT News
Here are other highlights from the Will County Capital Improvements & IT Committee meeting on Tuesday. Successful Fire Drill at County BuildingThe Will County Office Building held its first full...
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Fire District Approves Construction Manager for New Station, Targets May 5 Bid Opening
The Manhattan Fire Protection District selected ICI Build as its construction management company for the new fire station project and is targeting May 5 for opening construction bids. The board...
Fire District Expands Health Programs, Considers Cancer Screening
The Manhattan Fire Protection District is expanding its employee wellness initiatives with potential cancer screening through body scans and continuing its successful injury prevention program. The Health and Safety Committee...
Fire District May 21 Meeting Briefs
Policy Manual Nearly Complete: The district's operational procedures and policy manual is 95% complete, with attorney review and union input ongoing. The complete manual will be presented to the board...
Lincoln-Way Board Approves Up to $31.3 Million Bond Sale for Safety, Security Upgrades
The Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution to issue up to $31.33 million in life safety bonds to fund a wide range of...
Frankfort Square Park District Approves Budget Amid County Tax Adjustment, Funds Major Projects
The Frankfort Square Park District Board of Commissioners unanimously approved its operating budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year during its April 17 meeting, earmarking funds for major ongoing projects and...
Lincoln-Way School Board Certifies Election, Re-elects Janik as President
The Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Board of Education officially reorganized for the upcoming year during its meeting on April 17, certifying the results of the April 1 consolidated...
New Electricity Contract to Save Lincoln-Way Over $500,000 Next Year
Lincoln-Way High School District 210 is poised for significant energy cost savings after the Board of Education unanimously approved a new 54-month electric commodity contract with Direct Energy. The agreement,...
