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Legislative Committee Adopts 2026 Federal Legislative Agenda
Legislative Committee Meeting | February 3, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Legislative Committee finalized and approved the 2026 Federal…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Jackson Township Board for December 10, 2025
Jackson Township Board Meeting | December 10, 2025 The Jackson Township Board met on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, to handle…
Will County Treasurer’s Investment Strategy Yields $6 Million in Income
Finance Committee Meeting | February 3, 2026 Article Summary: County Treasurer Tim Brophy and investment managers from Stifel presented a…
Route 52 Closures Approved for Irish Fest Parade
Manhattan Village Board Meeting | Feb. 3, 2026 Article Summary: The Village Board authorized the closure of U.S. Route 52…
Capital Imp Committee Debates ‘Human Factor’ in Drafting New Artificial Intelligence Policy
Will County Capital Improvements & IT Committee Meeting | Jan. 6, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board Capital Improvements…
Highway Commissioner Reports Surge in Winter Salt Usage
Jackson Township Board Meeting | December 10, 2025 Article Summary: Highway Commissioner Walsh reported that Jackson Township has already surpassed…
Manhattan Village Board Selects Vendor for Four-Year Landscaping Contract
Manhattan Village Board Meeting | Feb. 3, 2026 Article Summary: The Manhattan Village Board on Tuesday approved a four-year contract…
HBO Max Orders Cop Drama Pilot ‘American Blue’ to Film in Joliet
Article Summary: HBO Max has ordered a pilot for a new police drama titled “American Blue,” with production scheduled to…
JJC Administration Proposes Tuition Increase Amidst Future Budget Concerns
JJC Trustees Workshop Meeting | January 28, 2026 Article Summary: Joliet Junior College (JJC) administration presented a three-year financial plan…
Will County Public Works: Access Will County Dial-a-Ride Expands to All 24 Townships, Eliminating Borders
Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting | February 3, 2026 Article Summary:In a major overhaul of county transit, officials presented…
Jackson Township Board Approves Tax Levies Amid Rising Property Values
Jackson Township Board Meeting | December 10, 2025 Article Summary: The Jackson Township Board unanimously approved tax levy ordinances for…
Will County P&Z Forwards Monee and Manhattan Residential Projects
Will County P&Z Commission Meeting | Jan. 20, 2026 Article Summary: The PZC approved zoning requests facilitating residential improvements in…