Will County, IL

Stormwater Management Planning Committee

The Will County Stormwater Management Planning Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and review correspondence. The agenda includes updates on specific flooding and drainage issues.

• Flooding issue update at 1921 W. Quail Court
• Drainage issue update at 11438 W. 192nd Street
• Update regarding Harris Drive

Planning and Zoning Commission Committee

Landfill

Planning and Zoning Commission Committee

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss several variance requests and special use permits. The body is reviewing requests for land use changes across multiple townships, including requests for truck terminals and outdoor storage.

• Variance for ground cover height and mowing frequency at 5949 W Eagle Lake Road, Peotone
• Variance for street setback at vacant property on Reverend Walton Dr, Lockport
• Variance for fence height at vacant property on Manhattan-Monee Rd, Monee
• Special use permit for outdoor storage at 25555 Klemme Rd, Crete
• Special use permit for a truck terminal at 10114 S. Clow Creek Road, Plainfield

Republican Caucus

The Republican Caucus will meet to discuss items on the County Board agenda across several committees. The meeting includes the approval of minutes from August 18 and September 15, 2026.

• Discussion of Land Use & Development agenda
• Discussion of Finance agenda
• Discussion of Public Works & Transportation agenda
• Discussion of Public Health & Safety agenda
• Discussion of Capital Improvements & IT and Landfill agendas

Will County Board Meeting

The County Board is considering several special use permits for commercial solar facilities and battery storage. The meeting includes votes on the 2027 state and federal legislative agendas and an AI usage policy. Other business includes budget appropriations for the Sheriff and Public Defender.

• Special use permits for solar facilities at 22939 Spencer Rd, 15520 W. Baker Road, and 25740 S 80th Ave
• Map amendment and special use permits for 13148 Maple Road
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Village of Monee for license plate reading cameras
• Review and approval of the 2027 Federal and State Legislative Agendas
• Approval of a new AI Usage Policy

Democratic Caucus

The Democratic Caucus will hold a special meeting to review the County Board agenda. The group will also address old business regarding U.C.C.I, NACo, and I.S.A.C.O.

• Discussion of County Board Agenda (26-4414)
• Old business regarding U.C.C.I (26-4741)
• Old business regarding NACo (26-4742)
• Old business regarding I.S.A.C.O (26-4743)

Landfill

The Will County Board Landfill Committee meets October 13, 2026, in Joliet. The agenda is mostly updates: a status report on the proposed Prairie View RDF landfill expansion, plus updates on the renewable natural gas (RNG) facility and its fourth compressor. No new ordinances, contracts, or votes are listed on this agenda.

• Prairie View RDF proposed landfill expansion project status (Martin Fallon, GeoLogic Consultants)
• RNG Facility status update (Dave Hartke, Resource Recovery & Energy Division)
• RNG Facility 4th compressor update (Greg Komperda and Dave Hartke)
• Approval of August 11, 2026 Landfill Committee minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for November 10, 2026

Ad-Hoc Cannabis Revenue Review

The Ad-Hoc Cannabis Revenue Review committee will discuss how revenues from the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act are allocated and disbursed. The committee is also scheduled to discuss cannabis revenue funding for the 2027 budget.

• Approval of parameters for the allocation and disbursement of Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act revenues
• Discussion regarding the 2027 Budget and Cannabis Revenue Funding

Special Finance Committee

The Will County Board Finance Committee meets in a special session on October 13, 2026, with the only substantive agenda item being a discussion of the FY2027 budget, presented by ReShawn Howard. The rest of the agenda is procedural: call to order, roll call, minutes approval, public comment, and adjournment. No votes on contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed, and no dollar figures appear in the agenda.

• Discussion of the FY2027 budget, led by ReShawn Howard (item 26-5619)
• Special meeting of the Will County Board Finance Committee, 10:00 AM, County Board Committee Room, 302 N. Chicago St., Joliet
• Public comment period included on the agenda
• Executive session listed, with no topic or reason stated
• No action items, contracts, or dollar amounts listed

Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners

The Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners meets Thursday, October 8, 2026, in Joliet. The board will vote on land acquisitions in the Plum Creek Watershed and near Laughton Preserve, and on contracts for tree maintenance, waste removal, and habitat services. It will also review the 2027 draft budget and proposed 2026 tax levies, and may enter executive session on bargaining, land acquisition, litigation, and personnel.

• Resolution No. 26-19: acquire Parcel PLUM3A1 in the Plum Creek Watershed under the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program
• Resolution No. 26-20: accept donation of a +/- 4.5 acre parcel adjacent to Laughton Preserve
• 2027 Draft Budget and Appropriation Ordinance to be made available for public inspection; proposed 2026 levies reviewed
• $181,750.00 contract to Homer Tree Care of Lockport for 2027 annual tree and brush maintenance
• $33,331.02 contract to Republic Services of Joliet for 2027 West Zone waste removal and recycling; task orders totaling $295,690.44 for habitat and ecological management services

Executive Committee

The committee will consider resolutions regarding the use of cannabis funds for immigration legal services and a contract for FY2027 state lobbying services. Members will also discuss a 5-year capital improvements plan and the assessment of damaged property.

• Resolution on using cannabis funds for immigration related legal services grant program
• Contract for State Lobbying Services for Fiscal Year 2027
• Ordinance repealing Chapter 42 County Lobbyist's Registration
• Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Joliet for FY26 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant (JAG) Program
• Amendments to HUD grant agreements with Village of Plainfield and Village of Bolingbrook

Historic Preservation Commission Committee

Finance Committee

The Will County Board Finance Committee meets October 6, 2026 to review estimates of the annual aggregate levy for the county and the Community Mental Health Board, plus FY26 budget transfers and several appropriations. Members will also consider contingency fund requests for postage and medical services, a Homer Glen cost study final report, and grant fund appropriations in the Sheriff's budget. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, public comment, and surplus vehicle disposal.

• Estimate of Annual Aggregate Levy for Will County (26-5530)
• Estimate of Annual Aggregate Levy for Community Mental Health Board (26-5571)
• Homer Glen Cost Study Final Report (26-5560)
• Contingency funds requested for postage (26-5516) and medical services (26-5534)
• Appropriating grant funds in Sheriff's budget from Community Mental Health Board (26-5517) and US Department of Justice (26-5532)

Will County OPEB Committee

The Will County Board OPEB Committee meets on October 6, 2026 at 8:45 AM in Conference Room A at 302 N. Chicago St., Joliet. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the July 7, 2026 regular meeting and a new business item: the Investment Report for the 3rd Quarter of 2026, presented by Patrick Adams and Warner Moore. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed. The remaining agenda items are procedural.

• Approval of OPEB Committee minutes from the July 7, 2026 regular meeting (26-5581)
• Investment Report for the 3rd Quarter of 2026, presented by Patrick Adams and Warner Moore (26-5591)

Planning and Zoning Commission Committee

The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission meets October 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM in the County Board Room, 302 N. Chicago St., Joliet, for a public hearing meeting. The agenda lists six zoning cases, a multi-part request (ZC-26-049) covering a map amendment and special use permits in Plainfield, and two other items including a temporary rodeo permit and a variance extension. The meeting also includes public comment, minutes approval, and a possible executive session.

• ZC-26-049: Money Tree LLC seeks a map amendment from A-1 to I-1 on 1.48 acres at 25300 & 25210 US RT 30, Plainfield, plus special use permits for heavy and light equipment sales and rentals and fence height variances
• ZC-26-039: Shree Sudarsan LLC requests sign variances along Lincoln Highway at 16360 Lincoln Highway, Plainfield (signs from 1 to 3; menu board setback from 75 to 65 feet)
• ZC-26-069 and ZC-26-070: Borrelli requests to reduce minimum lot area from 10 acres to 5 acres at 15748 W Arsenal Rd, Manhattan
• ZC-26-055: Summer Das / Stillwater Solar requests ground cover plant height variance from 13 inches to 36 inches at 15520 W. Baker Road, Manhattan
• TUP-26-009: Victor Arteaga requests a temporary use permit for a cow roping rodeo on vacant property on Delite Inn Rd, Beecher

Capital Improvements & IT

The Will County Board Capital Improvements & IT Committee meets October 6, 2026 in Joliet. The agenda lists approval of September minutes, a facilities update, and review and approval of an AI Usage Policy. No new business items are listed.

• Review and approval of an AI Usage Policy (Mica Freeman)
• Facilities Update October 2026 (Bill Fern)
• Approval of September 1, 2026 minutes (Mica Freeman)
• Next meeting scheduled for November 4, 2026

Legislative Committee

The Will County Board Legislative Committee meets Oct. 6, 2026 in Joliet to review and approve its 2027 federal and state legislative agendas. The agenda also includes updates on federal and state legislative matters and a report on ISACo-tracked bills. No new business items are listed.

• Final review and approval of the 2027 Federal Legislative Agenda (26-5596)
• Final review and approval of the 2027 State Legislative Agenda (26-5597)
• Federal Legislative Update from Smith Garson (26-5592)
• State Legislative Update from Mac Strategies (26-5593)
• Approval of Sept. 1, 2026 regular meeting minutes (26-5463)

Public Works & Transportation

The Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee meets Oct. 6, 2026 to consider three intergovernmental agreements with the villages of Monee, New Lenox, and Beecher to place license plate reading cameras on county highways. The agenda also includes ingress and egress requests for a solar farm on Gougar Road, an agricultural access on Center Road, and the proposed Harlow Valley Subdivision on Laraway Road, plus acceptance of a $140,143.90 donation in lieu of improvements tied to development along Laraway Road. Several items are discussion or routine status reports.

• Three agreements for license plate reading cameras on county highways with Monee, New Lenox, and Beecher
• Ingress/egress for a solar farm on Gougar Road (Ch 52), County Board District #2
• Ingress/egress for the proposed Harlow Valley Subdivision on Laraway Road (Ch 74), District #2
• Accepting a $140,143.90 donation in lieu of improvements from development along Laraway Rd (C.H. 74)
• Discussion of Bridge Scores and monthly construction, maintenance, and Phase II reports

Forest Preserve District Operations Committee

The Forest Preserve District Operations Committee meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM at 302 N. Chicago St., Joliet, to vote on 2027 contracts for tree and brush maintenance and waste removal, two water main licenses at Hammel Woods and Theodore Marsh, and habitat management task orders. It will also consider an intergovernmental agreement with the U.S. Forest Service for prescribed burning along the Wauponsee Glacial Trail and permission to bid Goodenow Grove Pond access improvements. The agenda includes an executive session on collective bargaining, land acquisition, litigation, personnel, and review of prior executive session minutes, with no actions listed afterward. Reports include the 2027 fee schedule and 2027 events schedule.

• Contract award of $181,750.00 to Homer Tree Care of Lockport, Illinois for 2027 Annual Tree and Brush Maintenance
• Contract award of $33,331.02 to Republic Services of Joliet, Illinois for 2027 West Zone Waste Removal and Recycling Services
• Ordinance No. 712 authorizing License No. 26-08 to the Grand Prairie Water Commission for a water transmission main at Hammel Woods
• Ordinance No. 713 authorizing License No. 26-09 to the Grand Prairie Water Commission for a water transmission main at Theodore Marsh
• Task orders totaling $89,446.90 to Davey Resource Group, Inc., $84,105.54 to Integrated Lakes Management, Inc., and $122,138.00 to Natural Resource Management, Inc. for habitat enhancement and ecological management services

Forest Preserve District Finance Committee

The Will County Forest Preserve District Finance Committee meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 9:15 AM at 302 N. Chicago St., Joliet. The committee will consider recommending the 2027 Draft Budget and Appropriation Ordinance be made available for public inspection, and will review estimates of the proposed 2026 levies and recommend staff prepare the final 2026 levy ordinances. It will also vote on two land resolutions: acquiring Parcel PLUM3A1 in the Plum Creek Watershed and accepting a donation of about 4.5 acres adjacent to Laughton Preserve, both under the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program. An executive session is scheduled on collective bargaining, land acquisition, litigation, personnel, and review of executive session minutes.

• Schedule of Bills: $2,031,417.26
• Resolution No. 26-19: acquisition of Parcel PLUM3A1 in the Plum Creek Watershed (2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program)
• Resolution No. 26-20: accept donation of a +/- 4.5 acre parcel adjacent to Laughton Preserve
• Review proposed 2026 levies and recommend staff prepare final 2026 levy ordinances
• Recommend 2027 Draft Budget and Appropriation Ordinance be made available for public inspection

Will County Board - Special Meeting

The Will County Board is holding a special meeting with a single substantive agenda item: a discussion of the development of the Ninth Street Bridge / Caton Farm Road Bridge. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and public comment.

• Discussion of the development of the Ninth Street Bridge / Caton Farm Road Bridge (item 26-5513)

Land Use & Development Committee

The Will County Board Land Use & Development Committee meets Oct. 1, 2026 to take up new business including special use permits for commercial solar facilities and a battery energy storage system, and a map amendment in Mokena. It will also consider two first extensions of existing special use permits and receive informational updates on the county land resource management plan and solar farms. The agenda lists no dollar amounts or final decisions; items are proposals and requests before the committee.

• Special use permit for a commercial solar energy facility by The Wagner 80 Family Limited Partnership (Cosmos Solar 1 & 2 LLC) at 22939 Spencer Rd, Manhattan, New Lenox Township
• Special use permits for a commercial solar facility and a battery energy storage system by Summer Das (Stillwater Solar LLC) at 15520 W. Baker Road, Manhattan
• Map amendment from A-2 to C-4 for Faye's 4.2 LLC at 13148 Maple Road, Mokena, plus three related special use permits (construction sales/services, auto rebuilder, vehicle storage and towing)
• Special use permit for a commercial solar facility by Steven Molter (Will Solar LLC) at 25740 S 80th Ave, Monee, Green Garden Township
• First extensions of special use permits: Gates/Modern Midways vehicle storage and towing in Monee, and 22C Development/S Western Sun LLC solar facility in Beecher

Public Health & Safety Committee

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing on several zoning cases, including four variance requests and a map amendment with associated special use permits. Four items were moved off the agenda by the Land Use Development Committee to be heard on October 1, 2026. The commission will also approve minutes from its August 18, 2026 meeting.

• Variance to reduce minimum lot area from 10 to 5 acres, Monee Township, vacant W Dralle Rd
• Variance to increase accessory building area from 3,000 to 5,360 sq ft, 23036 Scheer Rd, New Lenox
• Variance to increase accessory building area from 3,000 to 5,975 sq ft, 1764 W. Elms Court Lane, Crete
• Variance to reduce rear yard setback from 20 to 10 feet, 21528 W Douglas Ct, Plainfield
• Map amendment from A-2 to C-4 and special use permits for construction sales, auto rebuilder, vehicle storage/towing, and commercial solar at 13148 Maple Rd and 22939 Spencer Rd (moved to 10-1-26)

Stormwater Management Planning Committee

The Will County Stormwater Management Planning Committee will consider approving funds for a 50/50 project with Wheatland Township Road District for improvements at Wheatland Industrial Park. They will also receive updates on flooding and drainage issues at two residential properties, and discuss wetlands and a possible ordinance review for lower-profile solar technology.

• Approval of funds for 50/50 project: Wheatland Township Road District, Wheatland Industrial Park Improvements (26-5511)
• Update: Flooding issue at 1921 W. Quail Court (26-5379)
• Information: Drainage issue at 11438 W. 192nd Street (26-5380)
• Discussion: Wetlands
• Discussion: Review of Stormwater Ordinance for Lower Profile Solar technology

Will County Board Meeting

The Will County Board will consider several land use items, including a map amendment in Homer Township, extensions for solar and industrial special use permits, and a land resource management plan update. The board will also vote on consent agendas covering budget transfers, tax abatements for bond debt service, and road and bridge projects. A presentation from Silver Cross Hospital is scheduled.

• Map amendment from A-1 to E-2 for Kirby Family Trust, 13915 W. Bruce Road, Homer Glen
• Fourth extension for Prairie Solar special use permit, Peotone Township
• Third extension for MWRD special use permits, 18500 9th Street, Romeoville
• Tax abatements for bond debt service totaling over $26 million across five ordinances
• Design engineering agreement with Burns and McDonnell for Wilmington-Peotone Road

Special Finance Committee

The Will County Board Finance Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss expenses related to the FY2027 budget. The agenda also includes standard procedures such as approval of minutes and public comment.

• FY2027 Budget Discussion - Expenses (Item 26-5465)

The committee held a discussion regarding Corporate Fund expenses for the FY2027 budget, including a proposed 0% levy. Members discussed health insurance cost increases, cash reserve percentages, and funding for the Children’s Advocacy Center. No substantive votes were taken on the budget items.

• Adjourned meeting at 2:29 p.m. (6-0)

Republican Caucus

This is a special meeting of the Will County Board Republican Caucus. The main item is a discussion of the county board agenda, covering topics such as land use, finance, public works, and public health. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comment.

• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2026 meeting
• Discussion of county board agenda across multiple policy areas
• Public comment period

The Will County Board Republican Caucus met on September 15, 2026, to discuss upcoming County Board agenda items including land use plans, zoning extensions, budget transfers, and sheriff's department personnel. Caucus members also discussed executive session confidentiality and county board rules before adjourning at 6:36 PM. The meeting recorded no formal final votes on county legislation, only a procedural adjournment vote.

• Adjourned the meeting at 6:36 PM (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission Committee

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding several zoning cases. The agenda includes special use permits for solar energy facilities and battery storage in Manhattan and Monee, alongside various property variances.

• Special Use Permit for commercial solar energy facility and battery storage at 15520 W. Baker Road, Manhattan
• Special Use Permit for commercial solar energy facility at 25740 S 80th Ave, Monee
• Variance for minimum lot frontage at 942 N Marley Rd, New Lenox
• Variances for accessory building area and side yard setbacks at 1813 Lakewood Drive, Wilmington
• Variance for side yard setback at 26049 Lockport Street, Plainfield

Democratic Caucus

The Will County Board Democratic Caucus will hold a special meeting to approve minutes from August 19, 2026, and discuss items from the upcoming County Board agenda. No substantive decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

The Will County Board Democratic Caucus approved the minutes from their August 19, 2026, special meeting by a 6-0 vote. Members primarily discussed upcoming County Board agenda items, including land use, transportation, capital improvements, and election mail-in ballot procedures. The meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p.m. with a 7-0 vote.

• Approved August 19, 2026 Democratic Caucus Minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0)

Executive Committee

The committee will review a resolution for the Will County Board Strategic Plan and discuss the Caton Farm Road / Bruce Road Bridge Project. The agenda also includes updates on the vote-by-mail program and joint grant agreements with Bolingbrook and Plainfield.

• Resolution approving a Strategic Plan for The Will County Board
• Discussion regarding the Caton Farm Road / Bruce Road Bridge Project
• Extension of joint agreement with Village of Bolingbrook for HUD grant programs
• Joint agreement with Village of Plainfield for HUD grant programs
• Status update on the Will County Vote By Mail Program for the General Election

The committee approved a new strategic plan and several joint agreements for HUD grant programs to be sent to the County Board. It also dissolved the Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee and approved a raffle license waiver. A resolution regarding the annual tax sale was postponed until December.

• Moved strategic plan for Will County Board forward (10-0)
• Dissolved Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review Committee (10-0)
• Moved HUD grant agreements for Bolingbrook and Plainfield forward (9-0 each)
• Moved appropriation of Indemnity Fund funds forward (9-0)
• Approved raffle license waiver for Oak Park Sportsmen's Club (9-0)
• Postponed annual tax sale resolution until December (10-0)
• Moved Workforce Investment Board appointments forward (10-0)
• Moved Merit Commission appointments forward (10-0)

Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2027 draft budget and consider multiple contract awards for HVAC replacement, fueling station upgrades, and vehicle purchases. The meeting also includes discussions on grant applications for trail improvement projects.

• $508,800.00 contract to Amber Mechanical Contractors, LLC for Hidden Oaks Nature Center HVAC replacement
• $49,920.00 contract to Stenstrom Companies for upgrading four fueling stations
• Grant applications for Veterans Memorial Trail and Forked Creek Greenway trail improvements
• $79,758.00 purchase of two 2027 Ford Explorers from Currie Motors Commercial Center
• $1,671,903.48 schedule of bills for August 2026

The Board reviewed a 2027 draft budget and preliminary 2026 property tax levy estimates. Members approved multiple contracts for facility maintenance, IT solutions, and grant applications for trail improvements. A request to purchase two Ford Explorers was denied after initial discussion.

• Approved $1,671,903.48 August bills (16-0)
• Approved $38,087.16 Rubrik backup contract to CDW-G (17-0)
• Approved $508,800 HVAC replacement for Hidden Oaks Nature Center (17-0)
• Approved $49,920 fueling station upgrade to Stenstrom Companies (17-0)
• Denied purchase of two 2027 Ford Explorers for $79,758 (5-12)
• Approved grant applications for Veterans Memorial Trail (17-0)
• Approved grant applications for Forked Creek Greenway Trail (17-0)
• Approved hiring of a Human Resources Generalist (17-0)