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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

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Chicago Fails: ‘South Suburban Frankfort…..person robbed at gunpoint’

By Will County Gazette Report | Oct 6, 2023

Surveillance footage shows an armed robbery behind Francesa’s restaurant in Frankfort.

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Clement: ‘I was completely taken off guard that the Joliet area was participating’

By Will County Gazette Report | Oct 6, 2023

Joliet City Councilman Joe Clement spoke out against the drive to house possibly thousands of illegal immigrants in Joliet.

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Mayor D’Arcy: ‘I have asked Joliet Supervisor Angel Contreras to withdraw the grant application’

By Will County Gazette Report | Oct 6, 2023

Joliet Mayor Terry D’Arcy is asking Joliet Supervisor Angel Contreras to withdraw the application for a recently granted award to go towards caring for the state’s increasing illegal immigrant community.

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Plainfield Road (Raynor Ave. to Center St.) Road Closure - Water Main Improvement Project

By Will County Gazette Report | Oct 3, 2023

Work on the Plainfield Road Water Main Improvement Project on Plainfield Road (US Route 30) between Raynor Avenue and Center Street continues to progress. A full road closure will be required for the work on Plainfield Road between Raynor Street and Center Street beginning on Monday, October 9, 2023.

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City of Joliet Special City Council Meeting

By Will County Gazette Report | Oct 2, 2023

Pursuant to Section 2.02 of the Open Meetings Act 5 (ILCS 12/1 et seq.), notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Joliet has been called for Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers - 2nd Floor, Joliet City Hall, 150 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois for the following purpose:

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City of Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting

By Will County Gazette Report | Sep 26, 2023

Pursuant to Section 2.02 of the Open Meetings Act 5 (5 ILCS 120/1 et seq.), notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Joliet has been called for Wednesday September 27, 2023 at 5:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, Joliet City Hall, 150 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois for the following purpose:

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City of Joliet Stadium Committee Meeting

By Will County Gazette Report | Sep 25, 2023

The City of Joliet Stadium Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, second floor, Joliet City Hall, 150 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60432, to discuss the following:

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Joliet Section 205 Draft Detailed Project Report and Environmental Assessment Notice of Availability

By Will County Gazette Report | Sep 21, 2023

The U.S Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District (USACE) is releasing for public comment the draft Detailed Project Report and Environmental Assessment (DPR/EA) which documents the results of a feasibility study conducted to reduce flood risk to the City of Joliet, Will County, Illinois as required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended. The City of Joliet is partnering with USACE to assess flood risk from the Des Plaines River and to formulate and evaluate potential alternatives to reduce identified flood risk. This study is being conducted under Section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948, as amended.

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Neighborhood Hero Award Winners Announcement

By Will County Gazette Report | Sep 14, 2023

Project Acclaim, in partnership with the City of Joliet, selected eighteen properties this year to receive a Neighborhood Hero Award. The Neighborhood Hero Award program recognizes properties with outstanding yards that include maintained lawns, flowers, shrubs, trees and hardscaping. By showing great pride in their property, these residents demonstrate great pride in their neighborhood and in our City. Winners received a celebratory yard sign and recognition at the September 5th Joliet City Council meeting. The winners are:

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Balich on Homer 33C teacher: ‘Are there other hires that slipped through the cracks?’

By Will County Gazette Report | Sep 5, 2023

Homer Township Supervisor Steve Balich is questioning how a Homer Community Consolidated School District 33C elementary school art teacher was hired despite reportedly disturbing social media posts.

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City of Joliet Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee Meeting

By Will County Gazette Report | Sep 5, 2023

The City of Joliet Arts Commission - Funding Subcommittee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, second floor, Joliet City Hall, 150 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60432, to discuss the following:

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Ruby Street Bridge Westbound Lane Closure Begins Monday, August 28, through Friday, September 1

By Will County Gazette Report | Aug 29, 2023

Westbound lane closure on the Ruby Street Bridge is scheduled to begin Monday, August 28 through Friday, September 1.

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IIlinois State Rep: 'Today, another domino has fallen in the corrupt Madigan machine'

By Will County Gazette Report | Aug 25, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Tim Ozinga (R-37th) spoke out about the guilty verdict in the trial of Tim Mapes.

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Waste Management Services will start at 6:00 a.m. the week of August 21st

By Will County Gazette Report | Aug 21, 2023

Due to forecasted temperatures above 90 degrees, Waste Management will begin garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection at 6:00 a.m., Monday, August 21 through Friday, August 25. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe.

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City of Joliet Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Special Meeting

By Will County Gazette Report | Aug 18, 2023

Please be advised, the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Special meeting on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. will be held at Joliet Police Station, Community Room, second floor, 150 W. Washington Street, Joliet, IL 60432, to discuss the following:

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Rezin: 'The governor's decision to veto Senate Bill 76 is a short-sighted mistake that will hurt our state's future energy portfolio'

By Will County Gazette Report | Aug 17, 2023

Sen. Sue Rezin has long been a supporter of nuclear energy. In an Aug. 11 Facebook post, she reacted to the Governor's veto of Senate Bill 76.

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Davis: ‘Our governor is placing his radical environmental policies ahead of you, the taxpayer’

By Will County Gazette Report | Aug 17, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Jed Davis, R-75th, criticized Gov. J.B. Pritzker's veto of a bill permitting the construction of small nuclear reactors, highlighting its potential to offer affordable, reliable and safe energy for the state.

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Davis: ‘What does the budget look like? As a Republican, I’m going to show you’

By Will County Gazette Report | Aug 15, 2023

State Rep. Jed Davis (R-Newark) is taking a bold stance against the lack of transparency and bipartisan cooperation in the state budget process. In the latest episode of his “Springfield in 90 Seconds” Facebook video series, Davis opened up about the frustrations felt by Republican lawmakers, using a symbolic gesture to drive his point home.

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Marter to Pritzker: 'We the People will not abide by your unlawful usurping of our Second Amendment right!'

By Will County Gazette Report | Aug 14, 2023

Jim Marter, a candidate for the 14th Congressional District, has strongly condemned Gov. JB Pritzker for passing a sweeping gun ban in the state. Marter expressed his concerns by invoking the constitution’s words.

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Kish: ‘Great work by Peter Breen and the Thomas More Society’

By Will County Gazette Report | Aug 10, 2023

Father Jerome Kish is celebrating a federal court’s decision temporarily halting a bill that would limit the speech of pregnancy centers that offer alternatives to abortion.