City of Joliet
Recent News About City of Joliet
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Land use and economic development committee meeting on October 22 cancelled due to lack of quorum
The City of Joliet has announced the cancellation of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee meeting that was scheduled for October 22, 2025, at 9:00 AM.
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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Joliet residents paid 3rd-largest sum per muncipality in August
Joliet residents paid approximately $7.7 million in sales taxes, the third highest total paid per municipality in August.
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City of Joliet cancels October 22 Historic Preservation Commission meeting
The City of Joliet has announced the cancellation of the Historic Preservation Commission meeting that was scheduled for October 22, 2025.
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Joliet Tree Advisory Board hosts educational walk for Oak Awareness Month
The City of Joliet Tree Advisory Board will host an educational Tree Walk at Route 66 Park, also known as Broadway Greenway Arboretum, located at 920 N. Broadway Street.
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Joliet to expand arts and cultural events at Bicentennial Park in 2026
The City of Joliet has announced plans to expand arts, culture, and community programming at Bicentennial Park in 2026.
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Joliet hosts public art workshops with artist Sijia Chen for Unity Dome project
The City of Joliet Office of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is inviting residents to participate in two public art workshops led by artist Sijia Chen, who designed the Unity Dome sculpture for City Square.
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Lane closures set for N. Joliet Street during emergency water main repair
The City of Joliet has announced that southbound lanes on N. Joliet Street between W. Webster Street and W. Clinton Street will be closed starting October 13, 2025, due to emergency water main repairs at the intersection of N. Joliet Street and W....
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Chicago Street closure set for next phase of streetscape project starting October 13
Beginning Monday, October 13, 2025, road closures will change as part of the ongoing Chicago Street Streetscape construction project in downtown Joliet.
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McDonough Street in Joliet to close for rail crossing repairs October 18-19
McDonough Street in Joliet will be closed to all traffic starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, according to an announcement from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).
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Joliet seeks resident input for I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge project
The City of Joliet is seeking input from residents as part of the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan.
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City of Joliet Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee met Sept. 3
City of Joliet Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 3.
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Emergency repairs prompt ramp closures on I-80 and Center Street in Joliet
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced emergency closures affecting ramps and lanes on Interstate 80 and Center Street in Joliet and Rockdale.
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Westbound I-80 ramp to Larkin Avenue set to reopen after reconstruction
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that the reconstructed ramp from westbound Interstate 80 to Larkin Avenue (Illinois 7) will open on Saturday, October 4, weather permitting.
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County Line Road improvement project in Joliet starts October 6 with Tom Giarrante Drive closure
Construction on the County Line Road Widening and Resurfacing Project in Joliet is set to begin on Monday, October 6, 2025.
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Joliet resumes residential snow removal program for seniors and disabled residents
The City of Joliet has announced the return of its Residential Snow Removal Program for the 2025-2026 winter season.
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City of Joliet cancels October 1 comprehensive plan advisory committee meeting
The City of Joliet has announced the cancellation of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee meeting that was scheduled for October 1, 2025.
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City of Joliet Public Assets Committee met Aug. 28
City of Joliet Public Assets Committee met Thursday, Aug. 28.
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Joliet's Ruby Street bridge reopens as Cass Street closes for major repairs
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced that the Ruby Street (Illinois 53) bridge over the Des Plaines River in downtown Joliet is set to reopen on Wednesday, September 10, weather permitting.
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Chicago Street Corridor Project progresses with new installations and infrastructure updates
Brick paver installations along Chicago Street have continued, with benches and trash receptacles now in place.
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Joliet committee reviews technology contracts at upcoming October meeting
The City of Joliet's Communication, Technology & Information Systems Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers on the second floor of Joliet City Hall, located at...