Will County Gazette

Recent News About Will County

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  FOIA request sent to Will County regarding tax relief requests on June 10, 2025

  FOIA Request to Will County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

  By Will County Gazette
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  2022: Will County aging and government transfer dependency trends

  Since 1970, Will County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 4.5%.

  By Will County Gazette
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  Will County saw 7.9% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

  In 2022, government transfers made up 13% of income in Will County, a 7.9% surge from 5.1% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

  By Will County Gazette
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  Will County ranks 99th highest in Illinois for per capita government transfer income at $8,251 in 2022

  In 2022, residents of Will County received an average of $8,251 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fourth lowest in Illinois.

  By Will County Gazette
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  Will County ranks fourth in Illinois for government transfer dependency at 13% in 2022

  In 2022, government transfers made up 13% of income in Will County—ranking it fourth least dependent among Illinois counties.

  By Will County Gazette
• Will County Board Democratic Caucus Committee met March 15

  Will County Board Democratic Caucus Committee met Wednesday, March 15

  By Angelica Saylo Pilo
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  Will County Board Republican Caucus Committee met March 14

  Will County Board Republican Caucus Committee met 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 14.

  By Corazon L. Gonzales
• Will County Board Land Use & Development Committee met March 14

  Will County Board Land Use & Development Committee met Tuesday, March 14

  By Angelica Saylo Pilo
• Will County Public Health & Public Safety Committee met March 14

  Will County Public Health & Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, March 14

  By Angelica Saylo Pilo
• Will County Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners met March 9

  Will County Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners met Thursday, March 9

  By Angelica Saylo Pilo
• Will County Board Public Works & Transportation Committee met March 7

  Will County Board Public Works & Transportation Committee met Tuesday, March 7

  By Angelica Saylo Pilo
• Will County Board Capital Improvements & IT Committee met March 7

  Will County Board Capital Improvements & IT Committee met Tuesday, March 7

  By Angelica Saylo Pilo
• Will County Forest Preserve District Operations Committee met March 2

  Will County Forest Preserve District Operations Committee met Thursday, March 2

  By Philip Gonzales
• Will County Committee of the Whole met March 2

  Will County Committee of the Whole met Thursday, March 2

  By Philip Gonzales
• Will County Executive Committee met March 2

  Will County Executive Committee met Thursday, March 2

  By Philip Gonzales
• Will County Historic Preservation Commission met March 1

  Will County Historic Preservation Commission met Wednesday, March 1

  By Philip Gonzales
• Will County Board met Dec. 5

  Will County Board met Monday, Dec. 5

  By Philip Gonzales
• Will County Republican Caucus Committee met Nov. 30

  Will County Republican Caucus Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 30

  By Philip Gonzales
• Will County Democratic Caucus Committee met Nov. 28

  Will County Democratic Caucus Committee met Monday, Nov. 28

  By Philip Gonzales
• Will County Planning and Zoning Commission met Feb. 21

  Will County Planning and Zoning Commission met Tuesday, Feb. 21

  By Philip Gonzales