City of Joliet
Recent News About City of Joliet
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Joliet responsible for 4th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August
Joliet residents paid $5.8 million in sales taxes, the fourth highest total paid per municipality in August.
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In Memory: Remembering Tyler Christopher on Their Death Anniversary (October 31)
Tyler Christopher, born in Joliet, Illinois, on November 11, 1972, passed away on October 31, 2023.
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FOIA Request Sent to City of Joliet Regarding Building Permits on October 30, 2024
FOIA Request to City of Joliet Regarding Building Permits on October 30, 2024.
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Joliet residents paid 4th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during July
Joliet residents paid $5.7 million in sales taxes, the fourth highest total paid per municipality in July.
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City of Joliet Public Assets Committee met Aug. 19
City of Joliet Public Assets Committee met Monday, Aug. 19
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Prairie State sales taxes: Joliet residents paid 4th-largest sum in June
Joliet residents paid $6.1 million in sales taxes, the fourth highest total paid per municipality in June.
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City of Joliet Public Assets Committee met July 15
City of Joliet Public Assets Committee met Monday, July 15
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Joliet responsible for 4th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during May
Joliet residents paid $5.3 million in sales taxes, the fourth highest total paid per municipality in May.
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Joliet Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for August 6
The City of Joliet Public Safety Committee will convene on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, at Joliet City Hall, located at 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois. The meeting will address several agenda items.
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Joliet announces Varnado Park water main construction starting August 5
The City of Joliet Public Utilities Department will commence construction on the Varnado Park Water Main project starting Monday, August 5, 2024. The designated construction area includes several streets: Water St and S DesPlaines St (from McDonough St to Lucas St); S Joliet St (from McDonough St to the dead end); S Ottawa St (from McDonough St to Shelby St); Munroe St (from the dead end to S Ottawa St); W Jasper St (from Water St to S Joliet St); Shelby St (from the dead end to Water St and from S DesPlaines St to S Joliet St); and Sheridan St (from the dead end to Water St).
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Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry appointed as Joliet's new City Clerk
Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry has accepted a job offer to become Joliet’s new City Clerk. The position has been open since the former clerk assumed the role of Deputy City Manager earlier this year.
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City announces winners for annual neighborhood hero award
The City of Joliet has announced the winners of this year's Neighborhood Hero Award, a program that honors properties with exemplary yards, including well-maintained lawns, vibrant flowers, healthy shrubs, thriving trees, and creative hardscaping. Established by Project Acclaim in 2015, the awards recognize residents who exhibit civic pride and positively impact their neighborhoods and local community. Initially managed by Project Acclaim members from City Hall and local Police and Fire Departments, the program is now overseen by the City of Joliet’s Neighborhood Services...
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Bridge Street/Jackson Street Bridge traffic modification scheduled for August 1, 2024
As part of the City’s Bluff Street Sanitary Interceptor Rehabilitation Project, the Bridge Street / Jackson Street Bridge will be reduced to one lane with two-way traffic maintained using flagging operations on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Significant delays are expected due to flagging operations. The work will begin at 9:00 am and is expected to be completed and back to normal traffic operations by 2:30 pm. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternative routes for the duration of the work.
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Ruby Street bridge in Joliet to close for upgrades starting July 30
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced a full closure of Ruby Street (Illinois 53) over the Des Plaines River in Joliet, effective from Tuesday, July 30 to Friday, August 2. This measure is part of ongoing efforts to upgrade the movable bridges in downtown Joliet and is contingent on weather conditions. The closure is necessary for the installation of aerial towers on the bridge.
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Celebrating Kathryn Hays's birthday: acknowledging the contributions of the actress (July 26)
Kathryn Hays, born Kay Piper on July 26, 1934, in Princeton, Illinois, spent her early years in Joliet.
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City of Joliet Public Assets Committee met June 20
City of Joliet Public Assets Committee met Thursday, June 20
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Joliet announces construction activities starting July 22
The City of Joliet has announced that construction activity will commence the week of July 22, 2024. The planned activities include material and equipment drop-offs in the parking area, placement of construction fencing, sanitary service videotaping, intermediate road closures for drop-offs, and fenced-off sections of the parking lot. Message boards will also be installed.
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City issues guidelines for reporting storm damage
Important information regarding storm damage:
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Northern Illinois Food Bank provides grocery assistance and SNAP support
Northern Illinois Food Bank offers various resources for individuals in need of groceries.
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Will County EMA requests storm damage reports through voluntary survey
Residents of Will County are encouraged to fill out a voluntary survey if they experienced damage from recent storms. The survey, provided by the Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), aims to help officials collect data and understand the extent of the damages.