Will County Governmental League explains regional advocacy, transportation dollars to Joliet council
April 06, 2026 | Joliet, Will County, Illinois
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Hugh O'Hara presented an overview of the Will County Governmental League's role and services to the council, noting the organization represents 33 local governments and focuses on regional legislative advocacy, transportation programming, shared services and mutual-aid coordination.
O'Hara said the League programs between $10 million and $11 million in federal surface transportation funds annually and that the City of Joliet is proposed to receive about $2 million in those funds in the 2031 program cycle for Theodore Street, with contingency funds that could shift to Essington Road if projects change.
He described other League activities including coordination with CMAP, IDOT, Metra and Pace, a suburban purchasing cooperative, an investment fund (IMET) for municipal dollars, and municipal outreach events intended to build relationships that support rapid mutual aid after disasters.
O'Hara said municipal dues, a federal grant that supports League transportation staffing, and corporate/supporting members fund the League's operations. He noted a recent change requiring council approval when membership dues exceed $25,000.
No formal council action was taken during the presentation; the item was informational.
O'Hara said the League programs between $10 million and $11 million in federal surface transportation funds annually and that the City of Joliet is proposed to receive about $2 million in those funds in the 2031 program cycle for Theodore Street, with contingency funds that could shift to Essington Road if projects change.
He described other League activities including coordination with CMAP, IDOT, Metra and Pace, a suburban purchasing cooperative, an investment fund (IMET) for municipal dollars, and municipal outreach events intended to build relationships that support rapid mutual aid after disasters.
O'Hara said municipal dues, a federal grant that supports League transportation staffing, and corporate/supporting members fund the League's operations. He noted a recent change requiring council approval when membership dues exceed $25,000.
No formal council action was taken during the presentation; the item was informational.
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