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 "city": "Will County",
 "state": "Illinois",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/willcountyil/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [
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   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Stormwater Management Planning Committee",
   "headline": "Committee considers canceling four township highway stormwater projects",
   "summary": "The Stormwater Management Planning Committee will approve minutes from its April, May, and June meetings. It will consider a request to cancel four Plainfield Township Highway Department projects under the 50/50 Project Program. The committee will also discuss the Harris Drive Stormwater Final Study Report. Public comment and routine items are included on the agenda.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3539"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Special Executive Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/32976",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3725"
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   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission Committee",
   "headline": "Will County Planning and Zoning Commission to review three variance requests",
   "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider three zoning variance requests. These cases involve adjustments to building area, wall height, and yard setbacks for properties in Wesley and Joliet Townships.",
   "agenda_url": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/32813",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3538"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": " Will County Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Will County Board discusses land use, finance, and public works items",
   "summary": "The Will County Board is reviewing several land use requests, including a denied solar energy facility in Monee. The meeting also addresses various financial appropriations, infrastructure contracts, and personnel appointments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/32898",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3675"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Democratic Caucus",
   "headline": "Caucus to discuss Capital Improvements 5-Year Plan, county board agenda",
   "summary": "The Will County Board Democratic Caucus will hold a special meeting to discuss the Capital Improvements 5-Year Plan and the upcoming County Board agenda. Old business items include updates on U.C.C.I., NACo, and I.S.A.C.O. The meeting also includes public comment and a possible executive session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/32885",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3670"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Republican Caucus",
   "headline": "Republican Caucus to discuss Capital Improvements 5-Year Plan and County Board agenda",
   "summary": "The Will County Board Republican Caucus meets to approve minutes, discuss the Capital Improvements 5-Year Plan as old business, and review the upcoming County Board agenda covering land use, finance, public works, public health and safety, legislative matters, capital improvements, IT, landfill, and executive topics. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and planning session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/32401",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3661"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Landfill ",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3659"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Ad-Hoc Ordinance Review",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3660"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Committee Of The Whole",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss establishing a Will County Land Bank",
   "summary": "The Will County Board Committee of the Whole will hold an informational meeting. The primary substantive item is a discussion on establishing a Will County Land Bank. The remainder of the agenda consists of routine procedural items such as approval of minutes and public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/32828",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3698"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Committee Of The Whole",
   "headline": "Strategic Plan Workshop (item 26-5122) scheduled for July 13 meeting",
   "summary": "The Will County Board Committee of the Whole will hold a Strategic Plan Workshop identified as agenda item 26-5122, presented by Laurie Swilley. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, public comment, and adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/32371",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3717"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Forest Preserve District Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee to vote on $3.28M bills, enter closed session",
   "summary": "The Forest Preserve District Finance Committee will consider a schedule of bills totaling $3,279,631.05 and approve minutes from the prior meeting. No new business is listed. The committee then plans to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining, land acquisition, litigation, and personnel matters. No actions following executive session are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/32500",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3506"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Land Use & Development Committee",
   "headline": "Committee considers solar facility and zoning map amendments",
   "summary": "The Will County Land Use & Development Committee will consider a special use permit for a commercial solar energy facility in Monee Township and a map amendment for a C-2/R-2 to C-4 zoning change in Homer Glen. The committee will also discuss proposed text amendments to the Clean and Reliable Grid Act.",
   "agenda_url": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/32644",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3536"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Board will award a $488,000 HVAC contract for Hidden Oaks Nature Center",
   "summary": "The Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners will consider several items at its July 9 meeting. Items include awarding a $488,000 contract to Helm Mechanical of Westmont for HVAC replacement at the Hidden Oaks Nature Center, and approving three resolutions on a cooperative law‑enforcement agreement, surplus equipment disposal, and an electric facilities service acknowledgment. The agenda also contains routine reports, a treasurer’s financial statement, and an executive session covering collective bargaining and other matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/32620",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3488"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Executive Committee",
   "headline": "Executive Committee to consider police and AFSCME union contracts",
   "summary": "The Will County Executive Committee will vote on several items including collective bargaining agreements with two unions, multiple ordinances amending land-use codes, and various contract awards for road projects. The agenda also includes a resolution opposing federal truck size/weight increases and adoption of the HUD Annual Action Plan for 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/32705",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3692"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Forest Preserve District Operations Committee",
   "headline": "Award of $488,000 HVAC contract to Helm Mechanical for Hidden Oaks Nature Center",
   "summary": "The Operations Committee will consider several resolutions, including a $488,000 contract for HVAC replacement at the Hidden Oaks Nature Center. It will also vote on a cooperative law‑enforcement agreement with the USDA Forest Service, a resolution to declare various vehicles and equipment surplus, an electric facilities service acknowledgment with ComEd and V3 for the Thorn Creek Headwaters Preserve wetland mitigation bank, and permission to advertise for a full‑time fleet equipment technician.",
   "agenda_url": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/32614",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3486"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission Committee",
   "headline": "Will County Planning and Zoning Commission to review four land use requests",
   "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several variance requests and a special use permit. The body will discuss property modifications in New Lenox, a home-based firearms business in Minooka, and a temporary permit in Mokena.",
   "agenda_url": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/32233",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3537"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Will County OPEB Committee",
   "headline": "OPEB Committee to review actuarial valuation and Q2 investment report",
   "summary": "The Will County Board OPEB Committee will meet to consider two main items: an investment report for the second quarter of 2026 and an actuarial valuation report for other post-employment benefits (OPEB). The committee will also vote on approving minutes from the April 7, 2026 meeting. These reports inform the county's financial planning for retiree benefits.",
   "agenda_url": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/32671",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3665"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Legislative Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3683"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Capital Improvements & IT",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3658"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Public Works & Transportation ",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3657"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3681"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "Public Health & Safety Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3686"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "Land Use & Development Committee ",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3699"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Historic Preservation Commission Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3535"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Stormwater Management Planning Committee",
   "headline": "Committee reviews stormwater projects for Wilton Township and Romeoville",
   "summary": "The Stormwater Management Planning Committee will discuss project requests and fund approvals for local infrastructure. The meeting includes reviews of culvert replacement and storm sewer lining.",
   "agenda_url": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/32005",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3534"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Will County Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on establishing a county land bank",
   "summary": "The Will County Board will consider and possibly vote on a resolution to establish a county land bank, as well as several zoning items including a special use permit for a major public utility in Custer Township and first extension requests for two commercial solar energy facilities. The board will also vote on multiple road resurfacing contracts totaling over $2 million and several ordinance amendments related to land usage.",
   "agenda_url": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/32638",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3639"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Democratic Caucus",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://willcountyil.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=3669"
  }
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