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Will County grants staff outlines housing, childcare and opioid funding updates Samantha, a community development staff member, briefed the Will County Finance Committee on multiple grant programs — including an ERA closeout, a new home‑repair award for six homes, childcare grants funded by cannabis tax revenue, and a $1.5 million sheriff’s camera grant — and answered follow‑up data requests.

Will County is gearing up for a wave of new grants, including a $1.5 million camera upgrade for law enforcement and vital support for home repairs and childcare programs!

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Resident urges Will County action after repeated septic flooding on Harris Drive; health department begins dye tests A resident told the Will County Public Health & Safety Committee that seasonal flooding has repeatedly rendered plumbing unusable for homes on Harris Drive; the county health department said it is conducting dye tests and site evaluations while the committee agreed to await a health-department report before deciding next steps.

Residents of Harris Drive are facing a plumbing nightmare due to relentless flooding, while the county considers costly solutions to address the crisis.

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Will County committee approves 4.98‑MW special‑use permit for Will Township solar site The Will County land‑use committee approved a special‑use permit for a 4.98‑megawatt commercial solar facility at 5949 West Eagle Lake Road in Will Township after staff and the applicant described screening, noise studies and community benefit commitments.

Will County's Land Use Committee has just greenlit a 4.98-MW solar energy facility that promises environmental benefits and significant community contributions!

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Will County board urges state to restore $10 million for Local Health Protection Grant The Will County board unanimously adopted a resolution supporting a $10 million statewide increase in the Local Health Protection Grant, a state-distributed fund county health officials say is necessary to maintain essential public-health functions. Will County’s share would be roughly $300,000, the health department estimated.

Will County's board just voted to support a $10 million increase in the Local Health Protection Grant, a crucial funding boost for public health services!

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Will County board hears federal and state legislative updates; members voice ADU and data-center concerns County board staff and consultants briefed members on federal developments — including possible congressional war-powers votes and a bipartisan House housing bill — and a state update highlighted Governor Pritzker's budget emphasis on housing and recurring ADU proposals; members raised concerns about local control and tax treatment for data centers.

Will County board members are diving into hot topics like housing policy and data center taxes, while Congress considers new measures tied to the War Powers Resolution amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

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Will County health officials report accreditation success, staffing increases and caution over federal funding risks The Will County Health Department reported Joint Commission and CARF accreditation activity, added behavioral-health staff and planned service expansions, and warned committee members the department is monitoring federal funding actions that could affect several programs while injunctions temporarily preserve funds.

Will County health officials celebrate accreditation success and staffing boosts while keeping a close eye on federal funding risks that could impact vital services.

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ACLU warns Will County against expanding ALPR surveillance; IGA removed from agenda Steven Reagan of the ACLU of Illinois told the Will County Public Works & Transportation committee that automated license‑plate readers (ALPRs) indiscriminately capture travel patterns and called for limits on retention and sharing. The committee removed the proposed intergovernmental agreement at the Illinois State Police's request.

ACLU strategist Steven Reagan warns that automated license plate readers are capturing the travel patterns of innocent citizens, raising serious privacy concerns for the community.

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Will County approves special-use for Cedar Road landscape business with berm, setback and traffic study conditions The board approved a special-use permit for a landscape business at 17958 S. Cedar Road, Mokena, after neighbors and Homer Township raised safety concerns; conditions include a six-foot berm with evergreens, a 50-foot setback and a traffic study.

Will County has given the green light to a controversial landscape business, but neighbors are raising alarms over safety and environmental concerns.

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Will County board splits on 53‑acre solar special‑use permit; variances for vegetation and monitoring approved The Will County Zoning Board of Appeals on Feb. 17 split 2–2 on recommending a special‑use permit for a proposed ~5 MW, 53‑acre commercial solar facility at 5949 W Eagle Lake Road and forwarded the matter to the county board; separate variances for taller pollinator plantings and reduced monitoring passed 4–0.

A contentious split decision by the Will County Zoning Board on a proposed 53-acre solar project has sparked debate over its impact on local farmland and community benefits.

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Will County approves map amendment and special-use for Bridal Road CCDD facility; opponents had raised wetlands concerns The board approved a map amendment (A1→I2) and a special-use permit for a clean construction and demolition debris (CCDD) fill operation on Bridal Road after staff recommended approval and the applicant agreed to added mandatory conditions; environmental groups and nearby municipalities had urged denial citing wetlands and endangered species concerns.

Will County's board greenlights a controversial CCDD facility despite strong environmental opposition citing endangered species and wetland concerns.

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Will County approves $75,000 contract for independent study of Homer Glen policing costs The board authorized the county auditor to pursue a roughly $75,000 professional services contract to produce a defensible, subject-matter expert law-enforcement cost study for services provided to the village of Homer Glen, responding to constituent questions about cost allocation and transparency.

Will County has taken a significant step towards transparency by approving a $75,000 independent study on the policing costs charged to Homer Glen.

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Will County Board denies Pivot Energy solar special-use near Shorewood after municipal and resident opposition After extensive public comment from Shorewood officials and nearby residents, Will County Board voted to deny Pivot Energy’s proposed 8 MW solar special use near Route 52 and County Line Road, citing compatibility with municipal plans and potential long-term impacts on residential growth.

The Will County Board has voted against an 8-megawatt solar project, prioritizing local development plans amid strong community opposition.

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Will County committee advances several ordinance chapters; business taxation, peddlers, food safety and other updates move forward The committee approved or forwarded multiple ordinance chapters — including business taxation (Chapter 1-11), peddlers/solicitors (1-13), food establishment sanitation (1-14), raffle/poker-run rules and bid contractor language — and amended the bathhouse/massage-parlor chapter. Several large chapters were postponed to next month.

Will County's committee is shaking things up with new ordinances on business taxes, food safety, and more—what changes could impact you?

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Will County committee recommends CCDD special use with conditions, rejects map amendment amid habitat and karst‑aquifer concerns A proposed construction/demolition fill site on Brandon Road prompted objections from environmental groups and the Will County Farm Bureau citing IDNR/EcoCat findings, potential karst aquifer vulnerability and endangered‑species habitat. The committee voted down the rezoning (A1→I2) but recommended the special‑use permit to the full board, subject to ecological surveys and other conditions.

A contentious debate in Will County saw a committee reject a rezoning plan while pushing forward a conditional special-use permit for a demolition debris site, raising environmental concerns over endangered habitats and aquifer safety.

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Will County committee postpones alcohol ordinance rewrite after members flag errors and licensing questions The committee postponed final action on Chapter 1-10 (alcoholic beverages) to next month after staff and members identified typos, inconsistent definitions and open questions about license counts, temporary licenses and proof-of-age language.

Will County's committee hits pause on a crucial alcohol ordinance rewrite after uncovering drafting errors and pressing questions about liquor license regulations.

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Legal adviser outlines rules and risks for Will County landfill siting hearings A county legal adviser told the Will County Landfill Committee that local landfill expansion hearings are quasi‑judicial proceedings that must meet nine statutory criteria, avoid ex parte contacts after filing, and provide 'meaningful access' — and warned that procedural errors can trigger lengthy appeals.

Will County's landfill expansion could face serious legal hurdles if procedural missteps occur, potentially dragging the county into years of litigation.

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ExxonMobil asks Will County to OK five‑year extensions on two 2001 revenue bond series ExxonMobil representatives asked the Will County executive committee to authorize amendments allowing two environmental‑facilities revenue bond series issued in 2001 to be extended by five years to 2031; presenters said bonds are repaid by Exxon Capital Ventures and guaranteed by ExxonMobil Corporation and that the county bears no liability.

ExxonMobil is seeking a five-year extension on two environmental facilities revenue bonds issued in 2001, ensuring investors will still see returns without risking county liability.

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Will County committee declines to recommend Pivot Energy solar farm near Shorewood after heated debate The Will County Land Use Committee heard months-long debate over a proposed community solar project at 26347 Baltz Road. Pivot Energy offered a 25-year term and community payments; Shorewood officials and residents raised concerns about siting, water, habitat and future residential plans. The committee added a 9 a.m.–5 p.m. pile‑driving condition but voted not to recommend the project to the full board.

The Will County committee voted against a community solar project after intense pushback from residents and officials over environmental and future growth concerns.

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Will County committee advances Project Northwinds, seeks five‑year 50% tax abatement for two shuttered plants Will County’s executive committee voted to advance a request supporting ‘Project Northwinds,’ a manufacturing investment that would renovate two vacant facilities and, if fully realized, bring about $346 million in capital investment and roughly 2,475 permanent jobs. The county’s ask is a five‑year, 50% abatement on new tax increment; school districts and workforce training were discussed.

Will County is on the brink of a major transformation with Project Northwinds, promising 2,475 jobs and a $346 million investment to revitalize two vacant manufacturing sites!

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Will County Health Department reports low infection prevalence at care facility, approves MAP plan and details Narcan distribution Health department and partners reported low infection rates at Sunny Hill, submitted an approved community health improvement plan (MAP) with three priorities, and described behavioral health expansion and Narcan distribution (47 locations, 1,058 boxes year-to-date).

Will County health officials reveal promising infection rates at local care facilities while launching a new community health initiative addressing nutrition, maternal health, and behavioral wellness.

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Will County committee debates AI policy framework; staff directed to survey departments and prepare outline Jason from Will County IT briefed the committee on AI types, training, backup and data-retention concerns. Members debated whether staff or the committee should draft policy, a motion to direct the chief of staff was withdrawn, and the committee asked staff to run a departments survey and return an outline next month.

Will County's IT Committee is navigating the complex waters of AI policy, weighing the balance between innovation and job security—what will their next move be?

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There is a MASSIVE emergency vehicle presence in Brownell woods off 394 and Glenwood Lansing Rd, like at least 20 vehicles, and I can’t find out what happened ANYWHERE. #willcounty #illinois

Will County committee backs engineering study for fourth RNG compressor after staff cites $720,000 equipment price and ~3–5 year ROI After staff outlined plant downtime causes and estimated a $720,000 compressor price (about $1.8 million installed), the landfill committee voted to advance engineering-level cost estimates to determine precise procurement and budget options for adding a fourth feed compressor to the county RNG plant.

Will County is considering a $1.8 million investment in a fourth feed compressor to boost revenue and reduce costly downtime at its RNG plant—could this be the solution to their operational woes?

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Will County committee forwards several ordinance chapters to executive committee; fireworks chapter repealed The ad hoc committee forwarded multiple chapter revisions — including animal protection, parks, 911 fee, firearms, river wake enforcement repeal and public swimming updates — and approved repeal of the county fireworks chapter (one no vote recorded).

Will County's ad hoc committee just took significant steps in revising key ordinances, including a controversial repeal of the fireworks chapter—what does this mean for residents?

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Executive committee approves IGAs with Joliet for Southeast Joliet Sanitary District dissolution and meter replacements; CDBG funds used The committee approved intergovernmental agreements with the City of Joliet to manage the dissolution and service transfer of the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District and to authorize city-led water meter replacements; committee members asked for clarifications on inspection scope, municipal plumbing-code alignment and contract dates before approving an amended meter-replacement agreement funded with CDBG dollars.

Will County's executive committee has just approved key agreements with Joliet to streamline the dissolution of the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District and enhance water services for local homeowners.

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