# Will County Board Meeting September 17, 2026


**Body:** Will County Board
**Date:** September 16, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The Will County Board meeting held on September 17, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement topics included approval of a professional services agreement with Burns and McDonald for design engineering services on Wilmington Pietone Road, and a resolution authorizing an agreement with Owen Oak North Systems for maintenance and operation of a pipeline. The board also discussed a special use permit extension for Prairie Solar LLC, highlighting concerns about the transferability of special use permits and the lack of documentation transparency. Additionally, the board approved a budget transfer of approximately $800,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund interest earnings to the capital improvement fund to support ongoing and future capital projects. Members expressed concerns about transparency and the need for clearer documentation on budget transfers. Other agenda items included appointments to various county boards and committees, and updates on land use and development plans. No votes were taken to reject or amend the special use permit extension, and the budget transfer motion passed with 21 affirmative votes. The meeting also featured a presentation from Silver Cross Hospital leadership on their community impact and legislative priorities, though no direct procurement actions resulted from that presentation.

**Source:** Will County Board