Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is hosting a free event aimed at helping local families get “storm-ready” and prepared for emergencies. “The Science of Storms: Are You Prepared?” will take place on Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. until noon at the Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, 25055 W. Walnut Ln, Channahon.

“Recyclepalooza” is kicking off Will County’s 2025 recycling event season, offering a free recycling and collection event in Joliet for electronics, household hazardous waste, metal, wood, clothing, books, toys, and more on Saturday, March 29.

Will County Animal Protection Services (APS) is waiving adoption fees for dogs six months and older throughout March as part of their “Mutt Madness” promotion. The promotion event runs from March 1 through March 31, 2025.

The Workforce Services Division of Will County will be hosting their third-annual Pathways to Professions Career Expo from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11 at the Romeoville Athletic and Events Center (55 Phelps Ave, Romeoville, IL). The free expo aims to connect job seekers with over one hundred employers from a wide range of in-demand industries.

In honor of International Women’s Day, the Will County Executive Office is joining with State Representatives Natalie Manley and Dee Avelar, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel, and the American Red Cross to host a blood drive.