Will County SUI News Feed

Will County residents are invited to attend a Pet Expo hosted by County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel, State Representative Natalie Manley, and the Plainfield Park District on September 30, 2023 in Plainfield.

A “Healthy Lifestyle Event” will be hosted in the Village of University Park to provide free produce, vegetables, and healthcare resources on Thursday, September 21 at the Village of University Park Town Center, 90 Towncenter Dr., University Park, IL 60484. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is partnering with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, the Village of University Park, the Community Nutrition Network and Senior Services Association, Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois, and the Will County Health Department to host the event.

The Will County Resource Recovery and Energy (RRE) Division will be hosting several recycling events in September, including three collection events and an educational seminar. 

A “Grandparents Day” will be held for Will County seniors on September 13th, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Romeoville Athletic and Event Center located at 55 Phelps Avenue in Romeoville. The event is being hosted as a collaboration between the Village of Romeoville, Senior Services of Will County, State Representative Natalie Manley, Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel, and State Representative Dee Avelar. 

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, the Will County Center for Economic Development (CED), and the State of Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion invites business owners to attend a free in-person workshop to learn about the Illinois Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and local resources. The workshop will take place on Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the Joliet Public Library, 150 N. Ottawa St., Joliet.

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta, and the K9 Enrichment Initiative invite dog owners to a pop-up pet clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 8 at the Bolingbrook Town Center. The appointment-only event, hosted in partnership with Petco Love, will provide free vaccinations, microchipping services, and a pet food pantry.

The Joliet Slammers partnered with Will County Green and the City of Joliet to host a Water Conservation Night at their home game at Duly Health and Care Field in Joliet on June 13, 2023. 

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant invites Will County pet-owners to attend a low-cost pet vaccine clinic being hosted by Will County Animal Control and the Joliet-based non-profit SNIP Society. The clinic will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m at the Will County Animal Control offices located at 22452 Cherry Hill Road, Joliet, IL 60433.

A “Fresh Produce Pop-Up Event” will be hosted in Joliet from 1-3 p.m. on Thursday, June 8 at Community Lifeline Ministries, 158 S. Joliet St., Joliet, IL 60436. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is partnering with the Community Nutrition Network and Senior Services Association, Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, and Community Lifeline Ministries to host the event. 

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino Tarrant and ShareFest Will County will be hosting a free food giveaway event on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Will County Office Building located at 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432. The event will commence at 9 a.m. until noon, or while supplies last.