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2013

6/3- Will County neighborhood stabilization program ranked 2nd in country

5/16- Board urges Illinois to allow concealed carry

3/28- Board members go to Capitol Hill, advocate for local governments

3/14- Board establishes legislative priorities for 2013

2/19- Waste Management generated $7.5 million for Will County in 2012

1/25- Board greenlights Caton Farm Rd. widening project

1/17- Board celebrates life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

1/8- Illinois Tollway to provide public access to traffic cameras

2012

12/3- Board reorganizes, elects Brooks as speaker

11/15- Board says goodbye to 12 members, marks end of era

11/15- Board passes balanced 2013 budget

10/22- Traynere completes leadership academy for local government officials

9/28- Traynere appointed to national cybersecurity task force

9/28- Board approves cost saving initiatives ahead of budget work

9/20- Board and Auditor Blackburn recognized by Illinois Policy Institute for high level of transparency, open government

8/23- County applauds new interoperability with Aurora/Naperville

7/30- Denise Winfrey named chair of national employment committee

6/27- Board announces county cooling centers for extreme heat

6/22- County warns groundwater monitoring necessary at local quarries, risk of contamination high

5/24- Chairman Moustis voices support for veterans services

4/25- Henry Travis appointed to board representing District 8

3/26- Diane Seiler-Zigrossi named to Will County Board leadership

3/15- Board urges Governor to cease and desist negotiations with ALNAC, cites major ethics concerns

3/15- Will County wins national transparency award

3/15- Board approves collective bargaining agreement without additional spending

3/9- Board schedules meeting to discuss 95th Street extension in Bolingbrook, Naperville

3/6- Board issues severe weather awareness reminder

3/1- Board encourages residents to learn about electric aggregation before going to the polls

2/22- Board celebrates Black History Month, honors Frank Stewart

2/10- Board mourns death of longtime member Frank Stewart

2/1- Board, University of St. Francis work together to redevelop downtown Joliet

1/20- Chairman Moustis urges local control of 3rd airport

1/12- Board announces affirmation of strong financial rating

2011

12/15- County pledges support for art and education

11/21- Board denies cargo container variance in Channahon

11/18- Board passes balanced 2012 budget

11/17- Board seeks to negotiate lower electric rates for residents

11/17- David Izzo joins Board representing District 2

10/20- Board rolls up sleeves to work on 2012 budget

10/20- County’s Master Plan would save money, help maintain solid financial rating

10/20- Board urges Governor, legislators to carefully consider hospitals property tax-exempt status

10/19- Seiler-Zigrossi appointed to national human services and education committee

10/19- Winfrey appointed to national employment committee

10/7- Board informs public of Enbridge Pipeline survey work

9/16- Lee Ann Goodson named to leadership post on county board

9/16- Board provides temporary support for Regional Office of Education, decries Governor’s unfunded mandates

8/26- Board reviews Master Plan to address aging facilities

8/22- Board reminds drivers about back-to-school safety

7/29- Board offers voluntary furlough, severance plans

7/22- Board announces county cooling centers for heat wave

6/30- Statement from Chairman Moustis on Gov. Quinn signing new congressional map

6/16- Board passes bipartisan, consensus reapportionment plan

6/15- Board reviews consensus reapportionment plan

5/27- Statement from Chairman Moustis on proposed congressional map

5/19- Billboards enter digital age, Board responds

5/11- Board reviews Executive's nine district reapportionment plan

5/5- Will County Board outraged over proposed cuts to county, potential backdoor tax increase by state

5/4- Board reviews 13 district reapportionment plan

4/28- Board reviews nine district reapportionment plan

4/21- Board to review redistricting plan at Wednesday meeting

4/15- Board’s bipartisan remap committee meeting Monday

4/14- Will County Board’s chief of staff confirmed as higher ed trustee

4/8- State’s road plan includes money for Illiana

3/31- County highlighted again as one of healthiest in Illinois

3/17- Board opposes foreclosure law, urges residents to contact legislators

3/17- Will County Board issues severe weather awareness reminder

2/28- IDOT to brief Board on high-speed rail project

2/17- Board celebrates Black History Month

2/15- Moustis appointed to statewide health care committee

1/27- Board members get sneak peek into how trash is turned into cash

1/25- Joe Babich reappointed to national transportation committee

1/21- Bob Howard joins Board as District 1 representative

1/6- Board set to redraw map, establishes bipartisan committee

2010

12/28- Local leaders agree, CN deserves fine

12/15- Stewart selected for national county association's healthcare committee

12/14- Goodson elected to statewide county association

12/6- Board reorganizes, re-elects Moustis as chairman

12/6- Hart joins Board representing District 3

12/6- Argoudelis joins Board representing District 5

11/19- Board passes balanced 2011 budget

11/12- Board set to give taxpayers break in 2011 budget

10/20- Board moves to cut $4.4 million from budget

10/19- Illiana Expressway included in regional plan

10/14- Board to residents on budget: Make your voices heard

9/27- County breaks ground on renewable energy plant

9/24- Will County Board supports New Lenox cancer treatment center

9/17- Will County Board receives 2011 budget

9/16- Motorists get green light along Laraway Road

8/13- Board eyes better paratransit system for county

8/12- Board encourages public participation in I-80 corridor study

7/28- Will County towns named best in the country

7/27- Board opposes amendment to foreclosure law, cites concern for residents

6/25- County Building to install green roof

6/17- Board member to serve as U.S. House chaplain

6/17- In tough economy, roads and bridges still a priority

6/7- Independent report forecasts need for improved judicial facilities

5/24- Board requests moratorium on dumping into quarries

5/17- Board debates consequences of recently passed quarry bill

Spring/Summer 2010- Newsletter

4/30- CN fulfills fears about train impact on communities

4/30- County Board backs Illiana Expressway

4/15- Will County program offering nearly $40,000 of assistance to homebuyers

3/18- Board freezes salaries of elected officials

3/12- Will County meets with White House, Congressional leaders

3/9- Board moving to freeze salaries of elected officials

2/26- County highlighted as one of healthiest in Illinois

2/18- Renewable energy has county seeing green

2/18- McPhillips appointed to District 3 vacancy

1/21- Board approves federal agenda, establishes priority funding requests

1/6- Board wraps up year with many successes, now looks to 2010

2009

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

2008

12/18- Board approves IDOT's Letter of Intent to improve I-55, Weber Road interchange

12/18- Board raises court fees to support Children's Advocacy Center

12/3- Newly elected board members sworn-in

11/20- Will County Board invites residents to visit website

11/20- Will County Board honors retiring members

11/20- Will County Board rejects CMAP's DRI review process

10/16- Will County Board voices support for Second Amendment

10/8- 'Build Will' includes 60 major transportation projects

09/25- Will County Board Eyes Ways to Reduce Taxes for Residents

09/18- Will County Board to Springfield: 'Keep Channahon State Park Open'

09/18- Will County Board to Pump $200 million into Economy

09/11- Will County Board Chairman Expresses Concern Over Hazardous Materials Cargo from Proposed Railroad Sale

09/02- Will County Board Declares September as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month

Fall 2008- Newsletter

08/08- Will County Board Continues Discussions Regarding Possible Referendum to Eliminate the Office of Coroner

07/17- Will County Board Chairman Says 'No' to Pay Raises

Summer 2008- Newsletter

06/24- Will County Board Meets with Members of Congress

06/09- Renowned Medical Examiner to Appear Before Will County Board

05/20 - Chairman Calls on State to Finalize Capital Program

05/14 - Will County Board Announces Upgraded Bond Rating

05/05 - Will County Board Minority Whip Walter Adamic's Statement on Stateville Prison

05/02 - Will County Board Leaders Tour Silver Cross

05/02 - Will County Leaders Exchange Health Care Ideas at National County Caucus

04/10 - Will County Board Blasts Governor for Not Funding Services to Farmers

04/03 - Will County Board to Review Medical Examiner System

03/25 - Will County Board Passes Resolution Opposing Stateville Closing

03/25 - Will County Board Passes Resolution Against EJ&E Railroad Sale

03/20 - Joseph Baltz Sworn In as Board Member

03/20 - Will County Board Encourages Seniors to Apply for Economic Stimulus Payment

03/07 - Will County Board and Local Leaders Unite Against EJ&E Railroad Sale

03/07 - Will County Board Endorses Peotone Airport Plan

02/21 - Will County Board Chairman Urges Tax Relief

02/14 - County Board Advances 2009 Federal Agenda

02/07 - Will County Board to Explore Property Tax Cut

01/23 - Will County Board Urges State OK for New Silver Cross Hospital

01/17 - County Board Gives Green Light to Traffic Signals and Widening on 143rd in Homer Glen

01/17 - Will County Board Introduces Remote Alcohol Monitoring Program

01/04 - Will County Board Urges Participation in EJ&E Railroad Meetings

2007

12/15 - Boards Intent to Participate in EJ&E Sale

Fall 2007- Newsletter

02/15 - Board oks improvements to Naper-Plainfield Road

02/08 - Will County backs Chicago Olympic Bid

01/22 - McMillan named to block grant board 

2006

12/04 - New board sworn in

11/22 - Fitch gives Will County AA rating

11/16 - Will County opens Court Annex

11/16 - Piccolin named to replace Deutsche in District 1

08/03 - National Association of Counties (NACo) to showcase area

06/15 - Singer calls for transportation funding task force

06/05 - Will County officials urge governor to release road funds

05/18 - Full County Board supports Edwards' hospital plan

05/17 - County Chairman Moustis calls for counties to study nuclear issue

05/04 - Board Executive Committee supports Edwards' hospital plan

03/16 - County Board Chairman Moustis supports lawsuit against Exelon

03/08 - Moustis seeks Exelon remedy