FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT
The Will County Health Department and the Community Health Center are dedicated to servicing the citizens of Will County and will meet the obligation to provide quality patient care as well as friendly, accurate and efficient service to all our customers.
About the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a federal law that gives the public the right to make requests for federal agency records.
Learn More about the Freedom of Information Act at the Will County Health Department
Will County Health Department Brief Description 5 ILCS 140(b)
The Will County Health Department maintains the following office locations:
- Will County Health Department Main Office – 501 Ella Ave., Joliet, IL 60433
- Will County Community Health Center – 1106 Neal Ave., Joliet, IL 60433
- Will County Health Department North Branch Office – 323 Quadrangle Dr., Bolingbrook, IL 60440
- Will County Health Department Eastern Branch Office – 5601 W. Monee-Manhattan Rd., Monee, IL 6044
About the Will County Health Department
The Will County Health Department and Community Health Center’s mission is to promote and protect the health of Will County through equitable policies and programs tailored to the needs of the community, ensuring optimal social, mental, and physical well-being for all. Our vision is to deliver sustainable programs and policies in response to the public health needs of the community.
The Will County Health Department employs approximately 307 full-time employees and 29 part-time & temporary employees. The operating budget for FY-25 is $46,220,180.
Will County Board Of Health
The 12-member Will County Board of Health governs the Will County Health Department and meets once each month. Current Board of Health members include: Chief Paul Hertzmann (President), Dr. Billie Terrell, Ph.D (Vice President), Edna Brass (Secretary), Chief Jeffrey Carey, Mica Freeman, Allison Gunnink, Dr. Gary Lipinski, Raquel Mitchell, Dr. Silvio Morales, Pamela Robbins, Dr. Scott Soderquist and José Eduardo Vera.
Governing Council
The Governing Council is the governing board of the Will County Community Health Center. The Governing Council of the Will County Community Health Center has entered into a written Cooperative Operational Agreement with the Will County Board of Health. Current Governing Council members include: Alan Dyche (Chairperson), Vernice Warren (Vice Chairperson), Judy Easley (Secretary), Nicole Luebke (Treasurer), Luz Araanda, Jose Balboa, Dr. Matthew Glowiak, Dr. Julia Koklys, Paul Lauridsen, Dr. Tracy Metcalf, Frank Sandoval, Alejandra Zamudi.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUESTS
Although Freedom of Information Act requests may be submitted via facsimile and email, the office encourages the public to submit their requests via U.S. mail, hand delivery or courier to the following address: Will County Health Department, 501 Ella Avenue, Joliet, IL 60433, attention: Mary Kilbride or Cynthia Jackson. FOIA requests may also be submitted through the Will County Health Department’s Website at www.willcountyhealth.org, or via email at foia@willcountyhealth.org
The following employees are the Will County State’s Attorney’s designated Freedom of Information Officers:
Mary Kilbride & Cynthia Jackson
Fees
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, the Will County Health Department will charge the following fees. If a specific fee is set by statute, the statutory fee will be charged.
Black and White copies (legal or letter size):
No fee for the first 50 pages, $0.15 for each additional printed page.
Color copies:
8 ½ x 11 One-sided $0.15 per print – Two-sided $0.25 per print
8 ½ x 14 One-sided $0.15 per print – Two-sided $0.26 per print
11 x 17 One-sided $0.16 per print – Two-sided $0.27 per print
Non-standard sized copies or those that must be commercially reproduced – actual cost per copy.
For additional information visit: illinoisattorneygeneral.gov
