City plans to play up its Route 66 link
The city's official seal refers to its proximity to interstate highways 55 and 80, but Joliet's boast of being the "crossroads of Mid-America" is turning to more intimate long-distance thoroughfares...
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Last chance seen to get tax power
At least one official believes the current legislative session could be Will County's only chance to gain the power to impose a gas tax. "If we miss this window, it...
Insider is likely pick to lead forest system
A Forest Preserve District veteran who oversees operations of the 17,000-acre system has the inside track to become the district's next executive director. Forest Preserve District President Kerry Sheridan told...
County gas tax taken off table
A county gas tax proposal raised during several County Board committee meetings has been withdrawn. County Board Chairman Jim Moustis (R-Frankfort) withdrew consideration of the proposal after failing to gain...
Forest district to buy 50 acres
Will County Forest Preserve District commissioners Thursday agreed to pay $1.1 million for approximately 50 acres. Of that amount, $558,000 is for acquiring approximately 28 acres next to Woodlawn Cemetery...
Jail expansion deal being modified
Will County Executive Larry Walsh is renegotiating a nearly $1 million change order related to expanding the adult detention facility, Walsh's chief of staff, Matt Ryan, said Thursday. "Even though...
Preservation tax breaks proposed
Will County officials are considering following Joliet's lead in supporting tax breaks for preservation work on historic and landmark homes. County Board Finance Committee members this week unanimously endorsed a...
Cell phone use, cost debated by board
Cell phones, intended to improve work productivity, are costing the county too much time and money, Auditor Steve Weber said. Weber said at a County Board committee meeting last week...
City backs schools building fund bid
The City Council is boosting Troy Elementary School District's $20 million bond bid for a seventh school. Councilmen on Monday night unanimously supported the issue, intended to raise money for...
Plan to ease traffic called short-sighted
Will County Engineer Sheldon Latz said Thursday that adding lanes to overcrowded roads isn't a long-term solution to increasing traffic congestion on county roads. But Latz acknowledged that finding necessary...