Special Events & Permits in Will County, IL (2026)

4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Will County, Illinois.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Will County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Block Party Permits

Will County requires a special event permit from the County Engineer to temporarily close any county highway for parades, festivals, block parties, or filming, with 30 days' advance notice.

Will County Special Event Road Closure Permit

Significant Restrictions

Will County Code § 56.121

A special event permit is required for any activity on county highway right-of-way which impacts or has the potential to impact the traveling public. Municipal corporations, governmental agencies, or a person or business may apply for a special event permit. Contact with the WCDOT shall be made by the applicant in the early stage of the event's planning process, a minimum of 30 days prior to th...

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Parade Permits

Parades, marathons, and festivals that need to close a Will County highway require a special event permit from the County Engineer under County Code § 56.054, authorized by 605 ILCS 5/5-414.

Will County Parade & Special Event Highway Permit

Some Restrictions

Will County Code § 56.054

Pursuant to ILCS Ch. 605, Act 5, § 5-414 et seq. as amended, the County Engineer may, upon application by the proper authorities of any governmental agency or person, issue a permit to temporarily close any portion of a county highway for any public purpose. Temporary closure of a highway for purpose of special events of public interest and filming shall be authorized by issuance of a special e...

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Street Fair Rules

Closing a county highway in Will County for a parade, festival or race requires a special event permit from the Division of Transportation, applied for at least 30 days ahead, with insurance and traffic-control conditions attached.

Will County Festival Road Closure Permit

Significant Restrictions

Will County Code § 56.121

(A) A special event permit is required for any activity on county highway right-of-way which impacts or has the potential to impact the traveling public. Municipal corporations, governmental agencies, or a person or business may apply for a special event permit. Contact with the WCDOT shall be made by the applicant in the early stage of the event's planning process, a minimum of 30 days prior t...

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Commercial Filming on Public Right-of-Way

Filming on a Will County highway that closes or impacts traffic is regulated as a special event, not a separate film permit, under WCDOT rules.

Filming on Will County Roads Permit

Some Restrictions

Will County Code § 56.120

The County Engineer, in accordance with ILCS Ch. 605, Act 5, § 5-414 et seq. as amended, may issue a permit to temporarily close any portion of a county highway for any public purpose. Temporary closure of a highway for purpose of special events of public interest and filming shall be authorized by issuance of a special event permit. (B) Temporary closures for emergency repairs, natural di...

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Special Events & Permits by City in Will County

1 cities in Will County have their own special events & permits rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

JolietPop. 150,362

5 verified rules • Block Party Permits, Parade Permits

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