The Will County Executive Committee convened on May 8, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items, primarily focusing on the ongoing collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regarding the DuPage River buyouts and associated engineering work.

The meeting commenced with a motion from Committee Member Trenier to advance the discussion on the DuPage River project, which was seconded by Newquist. Mr. Radnor provided an overview of the partnership between Will County, DuPage County, and the USACE, highlighting the feasibility study initiated in 2015. The study culminated in a report issued in 2019, followed by a project partnership agreement signed in 2020. This agreement outlined the necessary property acquisitions aimed at removing structures from the floodplain and floodway, thereby reducing future flood claims.

Radnor reported that earlier this year, the county successfully completed the purchase of six properties in Plainfield Township along the DuPage River. He noted that demolition of the structures on these sites was completed approximately two weeks prior, and the areas have since been restored, presenting a significant improvement.

Looking ahead, Radnor indicated that two additional properties remain to be acquired under the current plan. Furthermore, the Army Corps of Engineers is conducting further studies in Bolingbrook to assess the potential need for additional property purchases in that area. He mentioned that one of the initially agreed-upon sites may require flood-proofing measures, although a final determination has yet to be made.

The meeting underscored the county's commitment to flood management and land restoration efforts, with ongoing evaluations to ensure effective implementation of the project. The committee will continue to monitor progress and make decisions as new information becomes available.