Will County Board Elects New Leadership, Seats New Members

(The following edited press release was submitted by Joe VanDuyne of the Will County Board.)

JOLIET —The newly-seated members of the Will County Board elected their new leadership team at a Reorganization Meeting on Dec. 2, 2024. Joe VanDuyne (D-Wilmington) was elected Speaker of the Will County Board, Sherry Williams (D – Crest Hill) was elected Democratic Leader, and Jim Richmond (R - Mokena) was elected Republican Leader.

“I’m honored that my fellow County Board members have entrusted me to lead this body,” said Speaker VanDuyne. “We have many diverse viewpoints on the County Board, which is reflective of our county. My goal is to work collaboratively and fairly with all members to move Will County forward.”

Joe VanDuyne has served on the County Board since 2018, representing District 1. He has served as the Chair of the Public Works & Transportation Committee and has served on the Executive and Capital Improvements Committee.

Sherry Williams has served on the County Board since 2022. She has served as the Vice Chair of the Ad Hoc Old Courthouse Committee and has served on the Executive, Public Works & Transportation, Public Health & Safety, and Ad Hoc Access will County Committee.

Jim Richmond has served on the County Board since 2022. He has served as the Chair of the Finance Committee and Vice Chair of the Public Works & Transportation Committee. He has also served on the Executive and Capital Improvements Committee.

The County Board also welcomed three new members, with Herbert Brooks (D-Joliet), Dawn Bullock (D-Plainfield), and Kelly Hickey (D-Naperville) sworn into office. Julie Berkowicz (R-Naperville), Vince Logan (R-Joliet), and Denise Winfrey (D-Joliet), who were re-elected in the November General Election, were also sworn into office at the Dec. 2 meeting.