About the Will County 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System
The Will County 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System Administrative Office supports and manages the administration of the county-wide Next-Generation 9-1-1 system.
When the Enhanced 9-1-1 emergency service system was initiated in Will County in December of 1992, residents like you received the latest, most effective technology available. But like all state-of-the-art technology, the Enhanced 9-1-1 system is only as good as the people who manage it. In 2025, Will County transitioned to Next Generation 911 (NG911)
Serving the more than 685,000 Will County residents, this Next-Generation 9-1-1 system is one of the largest operating in Illinois.
The Will County 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System recognizes that its greatest assets are the women and men who serve your community each day. You can be assured that 24 hours a day, seven days a week, highly trained and dedicated professionals will respond to your emergency situation.
When seconds count, these professionals and Next Generation 9-1-1 will speed up the process between your call and when you receive emergency aid.