Residents

The Will County Board is the policy-making body of county government and also sets the budget for all county agencies. The Will County Clerk keeps the official minutes for all board meetings which are made available to the public on the County Clerk webpage.

Much of the work of the County Board is done in on the eight permanent committees and the ad hoc bodies that are set up to study specific issues. All board members sit on at least one of the eight committees.

The Freedom of Information Act is the bedrock of government transparency by enabling disclosure of government documents at the request of citizens.

The Will County auditor’s website contains the open government center which houses searchable county budgets, employee salary information and financial audits.

The Will County auditor’s website lists all county complaint hotlines as well as state and federal contact information for complaints concerning fraud and other issues.

The geographic information system (GIS) department captures, stores and analyzes all kinds of geographic data in the interests of providing useful spatial information to county residents and businesses.

The Will County Auditor has had an active internship program since 2010. Students from local universities perform in a variety of auditing capacities.

As Chief Election Authority, the County Clerk provides a variety of electoral services designed to promote voter participation and ensure that elections are conducted properly.

The Will County Clerk is the Chief Election Authority for the County. We are always looking for people who are interested in serving as Election Judges.

The Land Use Department will issue a building permit after checking for code violations and making sure that all zoning and engineering standards have been met.

Deaths should always be reported to the Coroner’s office especially if the circumstances are even slightly unusual.

The County Clerk’s office issues marriage licenses and is the repository for vital records including birth, death and marriage.

The Forest Preserve District’s Prairie People Volunteer program affords residents the opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment.

Will County’s Emergency Management Agency would be unable to fulfill its mission without the dedicated service of local citizens.

The Will County Enhanced 911 system provides an easy-to-remember number for residents to reach police, fire and other emergency services from any phone in any location.

Disasters; floods, fires, chemical spills can happen anytime, anywhere. The Will County Emergency Management Agency is responsible for overall emergency planning and disaster relief.

The Will County Health Department combines vigilance against the outbreak of disease with public health programs and primary health and dental care.

Recognizing the need to keep minor drug offenders out of the prison system as well as the special circumstances and experiences of military personnel, Will County has established both a drug court and a veteran’s court.

To look up a particular court case; or for information about how to deal with a variety of legal issues that might affect the ordinary resident, go to the website of the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

The Will County Sheriff’s website contains a valuable set of crime prevention tips that can keep you and your family safe.

The Will County Sheriff’s Office provides online reporting for many crimes and offenses.

Violations of County Ordinances may be resolved without going through the judicial system by having a less-formal administrative adjudication hearing.

The laws of the State of Illinois afford both the victims of crime and the witnesses without whom crime could not be prosecuted certain rights and protections.

The Will County Treasurer’s website provides a comprehensive set of tax information and tax collection services including the ability to review your tax bill and pay property taxes.

In Will County the Supervisor of Assessments is responsible for the all aspects of property assessment and is dedicated to making sure that residents receive all the exemptions to which they are entitled.

The main responsibility of the Will County Recorder’s Office is the recording and indexing of property related documents.

Will County offers certain senior citizens as well as disabled persons, returning veterans and veteran’s organizations special homestead exemptions and assessment freezes.

In Will County the Animal Control Department provides oversight for all aspects of animal control and services to all unincorporated areas of the county as well as those incorporated areas that have contracted for services.

The Forest Preserve District is dedicated to providing for the environmental advantage of present and future residents of the county by protecting, preserving and enhancing Will County’s natural heritage.

Conservation and recycling are two ways in which the use of energy and resources can be reduced. Will County Green consists of a series of initiatives to promote environmental education, recycling and conservation.

The Will County Land Use Department serves as a steward for the land by providing ongoing assessment of land and water potential and assistance for the appropriate development.

Stormwater is water produced by heavy rains or melting snow which may cause flooding or pollution. The Stormwater Management Committee has overall responsibility for planning the county’s response to stormwater events.

The Regional Office of Education provides a broad range of services to schools and teachers throughout the county.

Sunny Hill is a skilled care facility owned and operated by Will County government.

The Veterans Assistance Commission provides interim financial assistance to honorably discharged veterans and helps them get the rights and benefits to which each veteran is entitled.

Qualified residents without access to standard public transportation can schedule transportation through the Will Ride Dial-a-Ride service.