Will County Recycling Specialist Marta Keane has been appointed to a 21-member task force charged with reviewing recycling and solid waste management in Illinois.

The Task Force on the Advancement of Materials Recycling was created under legislation approved in July 2012.

Workforce Services Division of Will County has announced the July schedule of its Mobile Workforce Center.

The mobile unit travels throughout Will County to help residents with resume development, cover letters and job applications. The workforce center contains 11 computer stations, internet access, and offers keyboarding lessons, as well as resume and job search assistance using online listings including jobs4people.org and Illinois workNet.

Workforce Services Division of Will County has announced its July schedule of workshops designed for job seekers.

“Workforce Services has developed some wonderful workshops to aid our residents,” said Will County Executive Larry Walsh. “These classes will give residents an edge when looking for and applying for jobs.”

About 55,000 books, ranging from children’s tales and romances to textbooks and collections, were up for grabs at the annual book recycling and document destruction event June 7-9.

The event was hosted by the Will County Land Use Department’s Resource Recovery and Energy Division in conjunction with the Joliet Park District’s Pilcher Park Nature Center.

Ten-year-old Sophie greets Stevan “Stevie” Villanueva during their usual Monday visits by getting up on her bed and kissing her hello.

 “I love you Sophie,” Villanueva coos to her visitor as Claudia Green watches. “I love you sweetheart.”

Will County residents who have their pets spayed or neutered in June can get some help paying for it.

All June, Will County Animal Control will cover $40 of the cost of the operation for up two animals per household for pet owners who live within the County limits and go to a participating Will County veterinary clinic.

Workforce Services Division of Will County has announced the June schedule of its Mobile Workforce Center.

The mobile unit travels throughout Will County to help residents with resume development, cover letters and job applications. The workforce center contains 11 computer stations, internet access, and offers keyboarding lessons, as well as resume and job search assistance using online listings including jobs4people.org and Illinois workNet.

Workforce Services Division of Will County has announced its June schedule of workshops designed for job seekers.

"Workforce Services has developed some wonderful workshops to aid our residents," said Will County Executive Larry Walsh. "These classes will give residents an edge when looking for and applying for jobs."

Nearly 1,000 students, teachers and parents filled the lower level of the Rialto Square Theatre Wednesday morning to celebrate as a record number of schools earned Will County Earth Flag Awards.

The morning highlighted several firsts: the first time 57 schools participated in the program; the first time a TREX plastic bag recycling challenge winner was named; the first time unwanted books were collected; and the first time it was held at the Rialto.

Volunteers were celebrated for "making a difference in the lives of others" during an annual recognition ceremony on Saturday, April 27, at Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County.

Two individuals and one group were given special recognition for their efforts for the residents of Sunny Hill.

Singer and broadcaster Wayne Messmer tipped his championship cap to more than 130 attendees at the Will County Youth Provider Networking Summit on Friday, April 12, at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center.

Or rather, he gave area educators, healthcare providers and social workers tips on how to win a Championship CAP of their own.

Workforce Services Division of Will County has announced the April schedule of its Mobile Workforce Center.

The mobile unit travels throughout Will County to help residents with resume development, cover letters and job applications. The workforce center contains 11 computer stations, internet access, and offers keyboarding lessons, as well as resume and job search assistance using online listings including jobs4people.org and Illinois workNet.

Workforce Services Division of Will County has announced its April schedule of workshops designed for job seekers.

"Workforce Services has developed some wonderful workshops to aid our residents," said Will County Executive Larry Walsh. "These classes will give residents an edge when looking for and applying for jobs."

Debra Jacobson, Regional Operations Manager and Governor’s Award Program Manager (second from left), presents a 2012 Sustainability Award to Will County Executive Larry Walsh (from left), Land Use Director Curt Paddock and Land Use Committee Chairman Tom Weigel during the County Board’s January meeting.

Good morning County Board Chairman Moustis, County Board members, elected officials and residents of Will County. Today, I will present my annual State of the County address, the 2013 budget and share with you examples of whyWill County remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. We know aboutthe issues that continue to challenge our economy. I am proud to say through strategic partnerships and planning, Will County is moving forward.

We are successful because we have made smart investments in our future. Will County is embracing technology to bring government to our residents and increase our transparency. Many of our departments and elected officials continue to work to improve their websites to make information and services available online to our residents. In my office, we have begun listing information about the boards and commissions on the county website to encourage transparency and public involvement.