Will County Finance Committee Meeting October 6, 2026

The Will County Board Finance Committee met on October 6, 2026. It approved the county’s estimated annual property-tax levy of approximately $161.2 million for publication and referral to the full Board; the estimate allocates about $2.1 million in new revenue to the Corporate Fund and $200,000 to the Highway Fund. The committee also approved an estimated $10 million levy for the Community Health Board. Members discussed revenue and expenditure forecasting and requested further explanation of the Corporate Fund allocation. The committee approved resolutions authorizing emergency funds for postage and medical services, FY2026 budget transfers, and allocations involving the Sheriff’s U.S. Department of Justice grant and the Public Defender’s budget. A public commenter from the Center for Correctional Concerns requested guidance on applying for cannabis- or opioid-recovery funding; staff referred the organization to county contacts and discussed a possible November presentation. No specific solicitation or vendor award was identified.