Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Brit Hitchins’s organization
Aug 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Will County Board Board Meeting
The board meeting centered on a discussion regarding the implementation and use of license plate readers (LPRs) by law enforcement. Various law enforcement officials and a representative from a security technology company presented the LPRs as a critical tool for criminal investigations, including solving property crimes, locating missing persons, and recovering stolen vehicles. The discussion addressed public concerns by clarifying that the technology does not utilize facial recognition or track individuals, and underscored that strict policies and auditing protocols are in place to ensure accountability and prevent misuse of the data.
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Will County Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting
The commission reviewed a zoning case involving requests for variances regarding lot area, frontage, and side and rear setbacks for hoop structures on a property located at 703 S School House Road. The property owner explained the functional necessity of these structures for housing and recovering bonsai trees and rare cactus species, highlighting the specific environmental conditions required for his licensed nursery business. Staff recommended approval of the variances, noting unique circumstances and compliance with regional zoning patterns. The commission discussed the variance requests, including the nature of the lot size deficiency and property screening measures.
Aug 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Will County Board Executive Committee Executive Committee Meeting
The committee discussed historical land use policies regarding the conversion of farm wetlands to non-agricultural purposes, with a member calling for an investigation into unauthorized usage of these lands. Additionally, the committee addressed an outstanding request to move funds from the cannabis budget to the clerk's budget and discussed a resolution regarding the county's role in the annual tax sale, specifically requesting a detailed list of properties and their assessed valuations before proceeding with any financial transfers.
Aug 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Will County Ad Hoc Cannabis Revenue Review Committee Meeting
The committee convened to discuss establishing parameters and procedures for the allocation and disbursement of tax revenues collected through the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Key discussion points included the role of the committee in defining funding pillars, eligible and prohibited uses of funds, reporting requirements, and compliance with county board rules and ordinances. Members reviewed the historical context of the Will County Cannabis Retailers Occupation Tax resolution and agreed to further examine a draft policy document to guide future fund disbursements.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
