Will County has awarded more than $129,000 in grants aimed at strengthening school safety. The Will County School Safety Grant, which has been awarded to 33 middle and K-8 schools, will support the installation of main entrance reinforcements and improved visitor and attendance management systems.

Please note, Will County offices will be closed Friday (6/19/26) in observance of Juneteenth.

Will County residents will have a new way to receive emergency alerts and important community information as Will County 9-1-1 launches an enhanced public notification system designed to keep people informed before, during, and after emergencies.

Will County Animal Protection Services (APS) and Chicagoland Speedway are partnering to celebrate both the return of NASCAR to Joliet on July 3-5 and America’s 250^th birthday with a special “Every Pet Deserves a Victory Lap” adoption campaign, that includes waived adoption fees, free pet microchipping, and a special adoption event.

Will County’s Workforce Services Division is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM. The job fair will be the first hosted at the new Workforce Center of Will County office located at 1300 Copperfield Avenue in Joliet.