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Will County Clerk Seeking Election Judges From Both Parties
Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry encourages interested individuals from both major political parties to apply to become an election judge to serve in the March 19, 2024, General Primary Election and the November 5, 2024, Presidential Election. “Election judges play the most important role on Election Day by serving all qualified voters and ensuring…
Celebrate Ribbon Cutting for New Coroner’s Facility
Will County officials attended a ribbon cutting recently to dedicate the new Will County Coroner’s Facility in Joliet. The state-of-the-art, 11,460-square-foot facility consolidates the operations of the Will County Coroner’s Office into one location, providing modern, efficient, and expanded operations. “This day has been a long time coming, and I’m thankful our office has a…
Glasgow Statement on Illinois Supreme Court Decision
Out of 102 State’s Attorneys throughout Illinois, 100 opposed the Act as written. I was honored to lead the legal challenge brought by 64 of these State’s Attorneys. Our mission was never to stop principled bail reform, but to ensure our criminal justice system continues to protect the safety of the law-abiding citizens of Illinois…
First West Nile Virus Mosquitoes Detected in Will County
The Will County Health Department’s Environmental Health division announced mosquitoes trapped in Mokena, Frankfort, and Plainfield on July 14, tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). These results represent the first WNV positive mosquitoes identified in Will County this year. Will County residents are reminded to protect themselves from mosquito bites and mosquito-borne diseases. No…
County B/P Monitoring Program Honored
The Will County Community Health Center (WCCHC) has been honored for Excellence in Transforming Patient Outcomes from CAREMINDr. The WCCHC received the honor for its Hypertension Control program in response to a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services FY21 National Hypertension Control Initiative. WCCHC patients are able to sign-up for the home monitoring program…
Will County ‘Diaper Depot Drive’ Underway Through July 21
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, and State Rep. Natalie Manley are partnering with United Way of Will County to host a “Diaper Depot Drive” to collect items for local families experiencing hardships. Several collection boxes have been placed throughout the county, with donations accepted until Friday,…
Prosecutor Jeff Brown Named President of Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Jeff Brown, chief of the office’s Sex Crimes Unit, has been named president of the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois (CACI). Brown most recently served as the vice president of the CACI, a chapter of the National Children’s Alliance that coordinates and supports Illinois’ 41 accredited Children’s Advocacy…
View Latest ‘Ready Will County’ App Today!
The Will County Emergency Management Agency announced the latest Ready Will County app is offered for free on both Apple and Android products and is designed to assist the entire community in preparing for all-hazard incidents and disseminating critical information during emergency situations. This application also offers a resource center, including programs and services available…
Come to the Will County Threshermen’s Association’s 61st Annual Show!
The Will County Threshermen’s Association (WCTA) will host its 61st annual Threshermen’s Show July 20-23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, at the WCTA Show Grounds, Spiess Farm, 14151 W. Arsenal Road, Manhattan. Daily admission is $8 per adult and $4 for children 11 and under. Cash only; there is no ATM onsite. The…
Cook County Felon Tomas Rekasius Sentenced to Eight Years in Crete Township Shooting
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced that four-time convicted felon Tomas Rekasius, 31, of Orland Park, was sentenced recently by Circuit Judge Bertani-Tomcazk to eight years in prison for a 2018 Crete Township shooting. Judge Bertani-Tomcazk presided over a bench trial and found him guilty September 21, 2022, of Armed Habitual Criminal, a Class…
JJC Culinary Students Qualify to National Competition
Six Joliet Junior College culinary arts students will represent JJC in New Orleans after competing at the American Culinary Federation (ACF) national qualifier in Overland Park, Kansas, in March. JJC’s student team of Noah Hook (captain), Anthony Bozue, Taylor Washington, Alexis Segura, and Rick Nava finished second overall to qualify for next month’s national championship.…
First Black Female Officer Joins JJC Police Department
As the first public community college in the U.S., Joliet Junior College is familiar with making history. Now Destiny Griffin is making new JJC history as the first Black female officer to join the JJC Police Department. “It is an honor, and I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to serve and be part of…
Will County, City of Joliet Begin Consolidated Government Campus Discussions
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and City of Joliet Mayor Terry D’Arcy have partnered to explore the creation of a consolidated government campus for both county and city services. The unified city-county office campus would be on the site of the vacated Old Courthouse, which is slated for demolition in the fall. “The potential for…
Anderson Sentenced to 30 Years for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced that Kenneth Anderson, 37, of Joliet, was sentenced recently by Circuit Judge Daniel Rippy to 30 years in prison for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child, a Class X felony. Anderson pled guilty of the offense before Judge Rippy on June 13. The child was 11 years…
K-9 ‘Jet’ Sworn-in; Newest Member of LU Police Department
The Lewis University Police Department has a new, four-legged team member – emotional support K9 “Jet,” a three-month-old Golden Retriever purchased by Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow using money forfeited from drug dealers and money launderers. Jet is Lewis University’s first canine officer, and the 14th police K-9 Glasgow has provided throughout Will County.…
Efficiencies Spotlighted at Records Management Department
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is spotlighting the accomplishments of the Will County Records Management Department, which underwent several turnaround efforts during the past two years under the leadership of Director Jennifer A. Scharf. Scharf retired on Friday, June 23, after a 18-year career with county government. As director, Scharf led departmental staff in addressing…
Blaique Morgan Sentenced to 27 Years in Murder of Neighbor
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Blaique Morgan, 26, of Joliet, was sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Vincent Cornelius to 27 years in prison in the death of Robert Bielec, his next-door neighbor in 2016. Judge Cornelius found Morgan guilty of two counts of First-Degree Murder on November 14, 2022, following a bench trial…
