Will County
Recent News About Will County
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Watchdogs: Was your property tax illegally assessed?
In the last election, 55 assessors in 36 counties, including one in Will County, were illegally placed on the ballot and elected, according to the Edgar County Watchdogs.
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Will County takes on Big Pharma in opioid battle
As the battle against opioid abuse heats up across the country, Will County is the latest Illinois county to join a lawsuit against the drugs’ manufacturers, according to a press release from the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office.
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Analysis: Proposed K-12 budget would cost Will County residents $362M more in income taxes
Will County residents would pay $361,714,753 more in state income taxes if the state agrees to increase school funding by $7.2 billion, according to a Will County Gazette analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.
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Will County Committee of the Whole will meet January 11.
Will County Committee of the Whole will meet at 9:45 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11.
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The price of local government in 2017: Will County
The Will County budget was $574.09 million for its 2017 fiscal year.
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Will County attains solar designation
Will County has been named a leading community for its promotion of solar power in the 2017 SolSmart program by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), according to a county press release.
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Balich sees high taxes as fueling exodus from 'broke state'
Stephen Balich said taxes are the primary reason for the mass exodus in Illinois.
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Balich puts politics aside during the holiday season
Stephen Balich said taking a break from politics to celebrate the holiday season is good for all.
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Will County Clerk candidate McPhillips: Taxes causing residents to flee Illinois
Laurie McPhillips sees and hears every day what a recent IRS study -- detailing that more than 86,000 people left Illinois at an adjusted gross income cost of nearly $5 billion over 12 months -- revealed to everyone.
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Will County Board member criticizes 'sanctuary state' legislation
A Will County Board member said in light of the recent acquittal of an immigrant in the country illegally, Gov. Bruce Rauner making Illinois a "sanctuary state" is wrong.
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Will County Ad-Hoc Economic Development Committee will meet December 13.
Will County Ad-Hoc Economic Development Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13.
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Balich seeking re-election to Will County Board to 'make a difference'
Will County Board member Stephen Balich said he will keep his elected post if he has anything to do with it.
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McPhillips campaign treasurer says experience will triumph
Friends of McPhillips Campaign Treasurer Steve Weber says he's hopeful Laurie McPhillips will bring much-needed political balance to Will County as the next elected clerk.
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Will County associate judge running for vacant circuit court seat
Will County Associate Judge Ben Braun has filed his petitions for candidacy for the Will County Circuit Court position vacated by Judge Danial Rozak, a release said.
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Will County Committee of the Whole will meet November 9
Will County Committee of the Whole will meet at 9:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9.
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Will County representative joins county symposium in Salt Lake City
Will County Board member Denise Winfrey (D-Joliet) recently took part in the Large Urban County Caucus Symposium (LUCC) in Salt Lake City, according to a press release.
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Mobile jobs center coming to Will County through November
The Mobile Workforce Center will be available in six Will County communities on a weekly basis throughou November to assist residents in need of job development services, according to a press release.
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New Will County complex will house consolidated 911 dispatch services
The Will County Board is consolidating 911 dispatch services in a new public safety dispatch center serving 31 communities, according to a press release.
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Will County associate judge enters race for circuit post
Will County Associate Judge Ben Braun has his sights set on a new seat: circuit judge.
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Will County sheriff hopeful says he'll bring passion, professionalism with him
James “Jim” Reilly has been a Will County businessman and law enforcement officer for 30 years.