City of Joliet
Recent News About City of Joliet
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Joliet residents paid 4th-largest sum in sales taxes per municipality in Illinois during 2024
Joliet residents paid approximately $69.6 million in sales taxes, the fourth highest total paid per municipality in 2024.
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Essington Road lane closure for water valve project extended through August 2025
Northbound traffic on Essington Road between Caton Farm Road and Ingalls Avenue will continue to experience a left lane closure through August 1, 2025.
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Chicago Street Corridor project nears completion with final paver placements and infrastructure upgrades
Brick paver installation continued along the Chicago Street corridor through Saturday, July 26.
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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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Joliet appoints new director for cultural affairs with extensive experience
The City of Joliet has announced the appointment of Ann Sylvester as its new Director of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
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City of Joliet announces special board meeting on July 23
The City of Joliet Board of Fire and Police Commissioners has scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
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Community invited to discuss I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge plan
The City of Joliet, in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), is hosting a community meeting for the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan.
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Chicago Street corridor sees progress with completion of key projects
Work has progressed on the Chicago Street corridor with significant developments reported.
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Essington Road traffic modifications begin July 21 due to improvement project
Joliet, IL – The City of Joliet has announced that as part of the Essington Road Water Valve Improvement Project, the northbound left lane on Essington Road, between Caton Farm Road and Ingalls Avenue, will be closed starting Monday, July 21, 2025.
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City of Joliet cancels land use and economic development committee meeting
Notice has been given under Section 2.02 of the Open Meetings Act that the City of Joliet's Land Use and Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, 2025, has been cancelled
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Joliet announces study and meeting on I-80 bridge area improvements
The City of Joliet, in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), has announced a community meeting and planning study for the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge area.
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Joliet seeks community input for new comprehensive plan
Joliet, IL – The Joliet City Council and members of the public were briefed on the progress of the city's Comprehensive Plan during a meeting held on July 15.
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Joliet City Council considers adopting equitable transit-oriented development plan
The Joliet City Council is poised to consider the adoption of the Downtown Joliet Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Plan.
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Overnight closures planned for I-80 and Houbolt Road for beam installation
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced overnight lane closures on Interstate 80 and Houbolt Road for two consecutive nights.
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City of Joliet cancels Historic Preservation Commission meeting set for July 23
Notice has been given that the City of Joliet Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for July 23, 2025, is cancelled.
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Joliet City Council reviews new labor agreement for fire officers
At its upcoming meeting on July 15, the Joliet City Council will review a proposed labor agreement with the Joliet Fire Officers, Local 2369 of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the American Federation of Labor and Congress...
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Traffic changes on Essington Road due to water valve improvement project
Joliet, IL – Traffic modifications on Essington Road between Caton Farm Road and Ingalls Avenue have commenced as part of the Essington Road Water Valve Improvement Project.
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City of Joliet cancels arts commission meeting due to lack of agenda items
Notice has been given that the City of Joliet Arts Commission meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025, at 5 p.m. has been cancelled.
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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Joliet residents paid 4th-largest sum per muncipality in May
Joliet residents paid approximately $6.5 million in sales taxes, the fourth highest total paid per municipality in May.
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Chicago Street corridor progresses with new trees and ongoing construction
Trees have been planted in the planter boxes along the Chicago Street corridor.