Will County News

  The Illinois House and Senate have passed a bill, House Bill 2531, that amends the Public-Private Agreements for the South Suburban Airport Act.   The bill amends the Act to include language defining cargo-oriented development.  The bill says that the Illinois Department of Transportation shall develop a process to obtain prequalification offers from developers.  More details here:

  Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie has released the June 2023 Midewin for Kids Program Schedule.  Registration is required, details below: "Date(s): Jun 14, 2023 - Jun 28, 2023 All programs are free, registration is required. To register call 815-423-6370 or e-mail SM.FS.Midewin_RSVP@usda.gov   All programs begin at the Midewin Welcome Center. The Welcome Center address is 30239 S. State Route 53, Wilmington, IL 60481  June  Bird is the Word - Wednesday June 14, 10-11:30 AM  Fun with Fossils - Thursday June 15, 10-11:30 AM  Can You Dig It? - Saturday June 17, 10 AM-12:00 PM  Walk Like an Animal – Tuesday June 20, 10-11:30 AM The Bison Project – Thursday June 22, 10-11:30 AM  Crayfish Corner – Tuesday June 27, 10-11:30 AM Batty Evening - Wednesday June 28, 8-9:30 PM Fees: Free Registration required: Yes"

  The Will County Building's Parking Lot in Downtown Joliet will host textile and household goods collection event from May 08, 2023 - Friday, May 12, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..  The County Building is located at 302 N. Chicago Ave. in downtown Joliet.   Press release from the Will County Land Use Department: "Textile Collection at the County Office Building PARKING LOT Monday through Friday during normal business hours. This event will accept clean clothing, blankets, tablecloths, linens, drapes, towels, shoes, and more. Bring items for reuse and recycling. See Scott Slocum from WJOL AM1340 on Friday morning 5:30am-9:00am. Small home goods in working condition will also be accepted each day. Recycle old shoes, clothes, and other textiles at the County Office Building PARKING LOT Monday through Friday during normal business hours in cooperation with Helping Hands. Helping Hands supplies thrift stores with a wide selection of must-have secondhand clothing keepi...

  The University of Illinois Extension is offering a virtual course, "“Fill Your Pantry: Canning with Confidence". Canned food at Will County Fair: “Canning is more popular than ever before. There is a lot of misinformation circulating online about food preservation practices and canning in particular. Through this series, we want to make sure everyone has the most up-to-date information for safely canning their food at home,” says Extension Educator Kristin Bogdonas. According to the Extension Service, "each session will provide participants with instructions, recipes, and resources to get started canning safely and will include a video demonstration showing each canner in action." Session dates and times: June 8, Noon: Canning with Confidence: Boiling Water Bath Canners June 15, Noon: Canning with Confidence: Steam Canners June 22 Noon: Canning with Confidence: Pressure Canners Register at:  go.illinois.edu/FillYourPantry