The "Have a Holly Dolly Christmas" fundraiser for the Imagination Library of Will County kicked off yesterday! A simple gift of $16 sponsors a Will County child with a whole year of books delivered right to their doorstep. Give the gift of reading at: zeffy.com/.../have-a-hol…

After launching just over three months ago, we are already very close to reaching the 5,000 mark of children registered to receive free monthly books through the Imagination Library of Will County! If you haven't already, register your kids today: WillCountyImaginationLibrary.org.

Something we're thankful for: After launching just four months ago, we have surpassed our goal of registering 5,000 children in 2025 for the Imagination Library of Will County! Please consider giving the gift of reading at: zeffy.com/en-US/donation…

Please consider giving the gift of reading on this Giving Tuesday! Since launching in July, the Imagination Library of Will County has already mailed 14,464 free books to children throughout the county. Learn more and donate at: WillCountyImaginationLibrary.org.

In the News: The package of transit reforms recently passed by the Illinois General Assembly include several changes that will solidify Will County's role as a regional transit hub. Read more from the Joliet Herald-News: shawlocal.com/the-herald-new…

The Cornerstone Services team will be returning to the County Office Building (302 N. Chicago St., Joliet) tomorrow to sell handmade holiday artwork and decor items. All items are made by a member of the Cornerstone community and a portion of proceeds go back to the artist.

An amazing holiday celebration at the DuPage Township Levy Center Senior Christmas Party! Happy to be spreading the cheer with Natalie Manley, DuPage Township officials, and other local leaders.

Will County Sheriff Undersheriff Brian Conser was recognized yesterday by the Will County Board, Speaker Joe VanDuyne, and County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant ahead of his retirement after a 29-year career with the department. Congratulations to Undersheriff Conser!

The Imagination Library of Will County team celebrated the holiday season with Peotone PTO at their pancake breakfast, sharing information about how local families can register for free monthly books for children! Learn more about the program at WillCountyImaginationLibrary.org.

The Imagination Library of Will County will be hosting a Dolly Parton’s 80th Birthday Party on Jan. 22, 2026 – y'all are invited to tip your hat to Dolly’s dazzling life—from her spectacular stage and screen performances to her golden-hearted generosity: willcountyillinois.org/dolly-partons-…

Please note that Will County offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25 in observance of Christmas Day.

County Executive Office staff came together to spread holiday cheer and sing carols to residents at Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County. Thank you for volunteering!

We're working with local partners to host a Mobile Market Distribution in Crete! The Market will provide milk, eggs, fresh produce, meat, and non-perishable items. The drive-up event is open to all! Food will be distributed while supplies last.

Please note: Will County offices are CLOSED on Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year's Day and will re-open on Friday, January 2.

Happy Birthday, Will County! Today marks the 190th Anniversary of Will County incorporation by the State of Illinois on Jan. 12, 1836. Learn more about County Executive Bertino-Tarrant's announcement of a year-long spotlight of Will County history at: willcounty.gov/News/will-coun…

Please note: Will County offices are CLOSED on Thursday, February 12 in observance of Abraham Lincoln's Birthday, which is an official holiday for both Will County and the State of Illinois.

Today we celebrate President Abraham Lincoln's Birthday and honor his enduring legacy. The positive impact of his leadership can still be found throughout the nation, but especially here in the Land of Lincoln and Will County.