Top Story Community $50 million bond issue to extend trails, restore preserves in Will County forest district Times staff Sep 4, 2024 Sep 4, 2024 0 A $50 million bond issue includes funds to complete the Veterans Memorial Trail in Romeoville and New Lenox. Provided/Chad Merda, Forest Preserve District of Will County Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Times staff The Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Board of Commissioners has approved a $50 million general obligation bond issue.kAmq@?5 D2=6 AC@4665D H:== 7F?5 2 a_ad\a_b_ r2A:E2= x>AC@G6>6?E !C@8C2> E92E H:== 2==@H E96 5:DEC:4E E@ AC6D6CG6 2?5 C6DE@C6 >@C6 8C66? 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