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2009
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12/17- Will County’s ‘shovel ready’ project gets green light from State

11/20- Illiana expressway another piece of the puzzle for Will County

11/19- Board passes balanced budget

11/19- Will County Board launches Facebook, Twitter pages

10/23- Future of video gaming in Will County still uncertain

10/16- Board schedules public hearings on video poker

10/16- Board recognized for promoting electronics recycling

9/17- New recovery home gives drug offenders a chance at rehabilitation

9/17- Board calls for reforms of Surface Transportation Board

9/11- Landfill methane could be a powerhouse for Will County

Fall/Winter 2009- Newsletter

8/14- Board to hold multiple public hearings on video poker

8/7- Chairman opposes video poker, urges county to take action

7/13- Public, Board outraged over proposed changes to state environmental law

7/9- County faces difficult budget choices

7/2- Board fights for funding Ridgewood infrastructure

7/2- Board holding public workshop on proposed changes to state environmental law

6/18- Board passes Conservation Design guidelines for new subdivisions

6/18- High School students in Will County are directly involved in government

6/16- Local seniors to be given more time to apply for property tax relief

5/21- New Will County Board members appointed to vacancies

5/13- Construction season bringing improvements to local roads

5/12- Will County's official Earth Day celebration this weekend

5/11- Smooth roads ahead: Board ready to approve patching repairs

4/30- Board works to protect natural resources

4/16- Board plans transportation system of the future

4/16- Board approves Roadside Memorial Program for victims of DUIs

4/9- Board promotes local tourism in effort to stimulate the economy

3/26- Board mourns passing of member David Evans

3/19- Board returns from Capitol Hill committed to working toward economic recovery

3/11- Statement: Chairman Moustis warns against increased rail traffic

2/19- Statement: Chairman Moustis addresses Canadian National Railway issue

2/19- Board approves county's legislative agenda

2/19- Board moves forward with its strategic plan

2/3- Op-Ed: CN environmental impact on Will County is worth the fight

1/23- Board drafting mission and vision statements for the county

1/23- Babich to serve on National Association of County Officials committee

1/20- Will County launches prescription drug discount card that can be used by all residents

1/15- Board approves federal agenda in advance of potential stimulus bill

1/8- Board vows to fight Surface Transportation Board's decision

Winter/Spring 2009- Newsletter

Photo and Video Releases

Will County Board Members Judy Ogalla, Gloria Dollinger, Don Moran, Annette Parker and Don Gould Volunteering at Sator Sanchez Elementary School with the Northern Illinois Food Bank Mobile Pantry

The Board joined Will County elected officials to cut the ribbon on the new Recorder of Deeds and the Coroner’s offices at 158 N. Scott Street. The county purchased and remodeled the former Social Security building as part of its master plan to improve and consolidate county services, saving taxpayers $250,000/year in lease costs (1/20/2015)

County officials joined with leaders from First Midwest Bank to assume possession of First Midwest Bank Building's, 50 W. Jefferson Street, upper floors. The county is planning to relocate sheriff's operations to the downtown Joliet building in 2015. (12/10/14)

The Board unanimously elected Jim Moustis (R-Frankfort) as its speaker and reorganized after newly elected board members were given the oath of office and officially seated. (12/1/14)

Will County Board members help to kick-off renovation project to relocate Recorder of Deeds, Coroner's offices to save $250,000/year (9/18/14)

Board honors Will County Historic Preservation Commission 4 receiving 2014 Commission Excellence Award (9/18/14)

Will County Board proclaims support for Northern IL Food Bank's September Hunger Action Month (9/18/14)

Board passes proclamation supporting Citizens Against Abuse - Take Back the Night (9/18/14)

The Will County Board appointed Darren Bennefield (R-Aurora) to the District 5 seat recently vacated by Lee Ann Goodson. Bennefield will serve the remainder of the term that ends in November. (5/15/14)

Will County Board members receive the first of three checks for $50,000 from Waste Management for the Veterans' Employment Advocacy Project in memory of Lee Addleman (12/19/13)

Will County Board members Diane Zigrossi, Walter Adamic, Denise Winfrey and Herbert Brooks, Jr. join other officials and Fairmont residents while surveying the new sidewalks in front of Fairmont School. (10/24/13)

Will County Board members joined 2,300 county officials from across the country to establish national policies and work collaboratively to find and share innovative solutions to challenges facing American communities. Board members Denise Winfrey (D-Joliet) and Steve Wilhelmi (D-Joliet) (pictured left to right), and Diane Zigrossi (D-Crest Hill) (not pictured) participated in the 2013 National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. (7/22/13)

The Will County Board unanimously elected Herbert Brooks, Jr. (D-Joliet) as its speaker. Democratic members then elected Diane Zigrossi (D-Lockport) as their party chair; and Republicans elected Jim Moustis (R-Frankfort) as their party chair. (12/03/12)

The Will County Board and Auditor Duffy Blackburn accepted an award from the Illinois Policy Institute in connection with its Local Transparency Project, ranking the county fifth out of more than 180 Illinois government bodies (09/20/12)

The Will County Women’s Caucus, a newly formed organization within the Will County Board, sponsored a clothing drive to benefit the H.E.A.R.T. Organization in Bolingbrook. Long or short-sleeved, men’s and women’s white dress shirts are being collected for the organization. The mission of this caucus is to develop and enhance leadership skills through networking, education, idea forums, and mentorship for its members and all women in the county. (07/19/12)

Will County was the recipient of a Sunny Award, which honors the most transparent government websites in the nation. The county received a perfect transparency score. Sunshine Review, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to government transparency, analyzed more than 6,000 government websites before giving the award to less than four percent of those (03/15/12)

Board members placed flowers at Frank Stewart’s empty desk, in memory of him, prior to the start of the February 2012 board meeting (02/16/12)

Board members placed flowers at Frank Stewart’s empty desk, in memory of him, prior to the start of the February 2012 board meeting (02/16/12)

Board members presented a $50,000 check to the University of St. Francis to help build an art gallery (02/01/12)