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From the community

Free book recycling and document destruction event to be offered June 8-10

JOLIET – The Will County Resource Recovery and Energy Division will host its annual book recycling and document destruction event June 8-10. Books will be … Read more ›

From the community

Will County checkbook posted on-line

Will County Checkbook is viewable on-line, Fiscal Year 2012 for the month ended April 30, 2012. The Office of the Will County Auditor focuses its … Read more ›

Sunny Hill Activity Director Larry Lindholm helps Rosie Alexander get ready to board a Lockport School District bus. Mrs. Alexander drove for Lockport schools for 25 years and wanted to ride around the district again. The school and Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County worked together to fulfill her dream. (Photo Courtesy of Will County Executive Larry Walsh’s office)
From the community

Sunny Hill resident spends afternoon revisiting familiar roads

JOLIET – Most people don’t dream of an early afternoon ride in a school bus, but Rosie Alexander did. On Monday, May 21, the former … Read more ›

From the community

Workforce Services releases June workshop schedule

JOLIET – Workforce Services Division of Will County has released the June schedule of its six-workshop series. “Workforce Services has developed some wonderful workshops to … Read more ›

Will County Executive Larry Walsh serves Hester Hrechko a bowl of ice cream during his stint as a Celebrity Scooper in The Sweet Shoppe at Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County on Monday, May 14. Waiting their turn for ice cream and a chance to talk to the County Executive are residents Diane Brozman (standing) and Mildred Hart. (Photo courtesy Will County Executive Larry Walsh’s office)
From the community

One scoop, please

Celebrity Scoopers take over the volunteer duty at the County-owned facility in Joliet each year during National Nursing Home Week, which always begins on Mother’s … Read more ›

Will County Executive Larry Walsh (from left), Health Department Director John Cicero, and keynote speaker Jeff Coady speak before the HERO HELPS forum on April 13 began.   (Photo courtesy of Will County Executive Larry Walsh’s office)
From the community

Hundreds learn about perils of heroin at HERO HELPS event

ROMEOVILLE – More than 600 people took the first step toward creating a Will County with less heroin during a multi-generational summit at Lewis University … Read more ›

From the community

Will County Land Use Department found on YouTOWN app

JOLIET — Smart phone users can keep up with the Will County Land Use Department’s activities by downloading the YouTOWN app, a mobile platform designed … Read more ›

From the community

Clothes4Work needs donations to help job seekers

JOLIET – As spring — and the subsequent spring cleaning — rolls around, remember that gently used garments you no longer want could make a … Read more ›

From the community

Will County awarded $75,000 grant to construct sidewalk near Fairmont school in Lockport Township

JOLIET – Fairmont students will have a safer walk to school thanks to an Illinois Safe Routes to School grant awarded to Will County. Protecting … Read more ›

Larry Walsh
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Will County Land Use Department wins Public Integrity Award

JOLIET – The Will County Land Use Department has been recognized nationally for its efforts in bringing government to the people and enhancing the transparency … Read more ›