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National Spotlight will Bring Attention to Will County

6/30/2021

 

Joliet native Denise Winfrey poised to take national leadership role

JOLIET—During the summer annual meeting of the National Association of Counties (NACo), Will County Board member Denise Winfrey will assume the 1st Vice Presidency of that body meaning a bigger spotlight and greater influence for Illinois’ fourth largest county.
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“There is no doubt that we in Will County stand to benefit in many ways from Denise Winfrey’s ascension among the Executive Board of this prestigious national organization,” said Mimi Cowan Speaker of the Will County Board. “Denise’s long-time experience on the Large Urban County Caucus as well as her new leadership role as 1st Vice President will give us a greater voice in Washington when it comes to securing federal funds.”

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Will County Poised to Receive $6.3 Million for Infrastructure

6/9/2021

 

Road improvements will improve safety and flow of goods

JOLIET – The Will County Board is pleased to announce that three major infrastructure projects are included in the federal infrastructure improvement bill currently working its way through Congress.

“Government works best when we work together,” said Speaker of the Will County Board Mimi Cowan (Naperville). “The County has been working hand-in-glove with our congressional representatives to ensure that the people of Will County have a seat at the table when it comes to federal infrastructure spending.”

The three projects included in the draft legislation are $1.5 million requested by Congressman Rush for improvements on 80th Avenue from 191st to 183rd Street, $2.7 million requested by Congressman Foster for improvements to Gougar Road from Laraway Road to Francis Road, and $2.1 million requested by Congresswoman Newman and Congressman Foster for improvements to Weber Road from 135th Street to Airport Road. 

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