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Joliet mosquitos test positive for West Nile Virus
Mosquitoes in Joliet have tested positive for West Nile virus, the Will County Health Department announced Monday. The mosquitoes were the first in Will County to test positive this year. No human cases of West Nile virus have been reported, the health department said. West Nile virus typically causes “mild,...
First West Nile positive mosquitoes in Will County this year detected
Will County health officials say they have detected the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in the The post First West Nile positive mosquitoes in Will County this year detected appeared first on NCTV17.
Forest Preserve Board Invests in Nature with $50M Bond Issue for Preservation, Restoration, Recreation
The Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Board of Commissioners approved a $50 million general obligation bond issue at its monthly board meeting on June 13. Bond sale proceeds will be used to fund a 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program that will allow the district to preserve and restore more green space for future generations. The program also will connect regional trails and add preserve access areas.
Rising Home Repair Scams Put Will County Residents on Edge
Crete, IL – As summer begins, the Crete Police Department is alerting residents to an increase in home repair scams. These fraudulent activities typically target homeowners during the warmer months, particularly for asphalt and cement repairs. According to the Crete Police Department, residents should be wary of unsolicited solicitors...
Indiana man charged with threatening Will County prosecutor
An Indiana man has been charged with threatening a Will County prosecutor who’s running to become a circuit court judge. Special Prosecutor William Elward charged Jowan Davis, 38, of Hammond, Indiana, with making a threat on June 10 against Will County Assistant State’s Attorney Katie Rabenda that would place her in “reasonable apprehension of immediate or future bodily harm,” according to court records.
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