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

By Tammy Reiher, Will County Executive's office | Friday at 10:58 a.m.

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 ›

Cars line up to dispose of unwanted household hazardous wastes at the GR2012 Sustainability Fair at Joliet Junior College’s main campus on May 19. In all, 479 vehicles dropped off hazardous wastes from 508 households, giving residents an opportunity to properly dispose of unwanted chemicals and hazardous wastes that may have otherwise polluted the environment due to improper handling or disposal. (Photo courtesy Will County Executive Larry Walsh’s office)
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Hazards no more

By Tammy Reiher, Will County Executive's office | Thursday at 2:42 p.m.

Hundreds of people participated in the Household Hazardous Waste collection on May 19. The collection was held during the GR2012 Sustainability Fair at Joliet Junior … 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)
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Sunny Hill resident spends afternoon revisiting familiar roads

By Tammy Reiher, Will County Executive's office | Wednesday at 10:18 a.m.

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 ›

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)
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One scoop, please

By Tammy Reiher, Will County Executive's office | May 15 at 11:59 a.m.

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)
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Hundreds learn about perils of heroin at HERO HELPS event

By Tammy Reiher, Will County Executive's office | April 18 at 3:08 p.m.

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 ›

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Will County Land Use Department found on YouTOWN app

By Tammy Reiher, Will County Executive's office | April 12 at 11:04 a.m.

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 ›

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Woodridge Rotary Recycling Extravaganza Back May 19 Bigger and Better Than Ever!

By Woodridge Rotary Club | April 8 at 3:04 p.m.

Saturday, May 19, from 8 a.m. to noon, the Woodridge Rotary Club, in partnership with even more community organizations than in the past, will hold … Read more ›

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Will County joins Call2Recycle program to collect rechargeable batteries

By Tammy Reiher, Will County Executive's office | April 2 at 2:52 p.m.

JOLIET – The Will County Land Use Department’s Resource Recovery and Energy division has partnered with Call2Recycle to give residents a way to safely dispose … Read more ›

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

By Tammy Reiher, Will County Executive's office | Feb. 2 at 2:43 p.m.

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

By Tammy Reiher, Will County Executive's office | Jan. 26 at 9:43 a.m.

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 ›

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