City of Joliet
Recent News About City of Joliet
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Joliet approves long-awaited City Square transformation project
The Joliet City Council has approved the long-awaited City Square project, set to transform an area adjacent to the historic Rialto Square Theater. The project, identified in the Downtown Joliet Plan of 2015, aims to create a larger urban gathering space at the corner of Clinton and Chicago Streets.
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Ford County called home by 2 new registered sex offenders in Q2
The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are two new registered sex offenders living in Ford County as of the second quarter of 2024.
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Registered sex offenders: 13 new new living in Will County as of June 2024
There were 13 new registered sex offenders living in Will County in June, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.
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Stone Street closure set for June 28 due to water main installation
Stone Street road closure from Center Street to Hickory Street to begin Friday, June 28, 2024
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3 companies in cities within Will County received three inspections in Q1
There were three companies in cities associated with Will County that received three FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
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City Center Partnership hosts '90s themed ladies night out in Downtown Joliet
Joliet’s City Center Partnership Hosts “90s Themed Ladies Night Out”
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Joliet Public Safety Committee discusses vehicle purchase and school district agreement
The City of Joliet Public Safety Committee convened on June 26, 2024. The meeting began with roll call and the approval of minutes from previous meetings held on May 7, 2024 (TMP-7343) and June 4, 2024 (TMP-7390).
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City of Joliet committee reviews CDBG projects for Program Year 2024
The City of Joliet Diversity & Community Relations Committee will hold a meeting on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 4:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers. The committee members include Councilman Cesar Guerrero as Chairperson, Councilman Joe Clement, and Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra.
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Joliet Board discusses new police hires amid public commentary
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
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Garbage collection schedule changes for Independence Day
Due to the Independence Day holiday, all garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection will follow an adjusted schedule:
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How many companies in cities in Kendall County received FDA inspections in Q1?
There was one company in a city associated with Kendall County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
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Joliet Board of Fire and Police Commissioners announces special meeting
The City of Joliet Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 5:00 pm in Conference Room 1 at Joliet City Hall, located at 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois.
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Waste Management adjusts schedule due to high temperatures forecasted
Waste Management services will start at 6:00 am Monday and Tuesday, June 24-25th.
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Ruby Street Bridge traffic modification set for June 24
Traffic modifications on Ruby Street Bridge (IL Route 53) will commence on Monday, June 24, 2024, as part of the City’s Bluff Street Sanitary Interceptor Rehabilitation Project. The bridge will be reduced to one lane with two-way traffic managed through flagging operations. Significant delays are anticipated due to these operations.
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Public utilities construction projects ongoing in Joliet
Several public utilities construction projects throughout the City of Joliet are currently underway. One of the steps in water main construction is the installation of new water mains and structures. During this step, the contractor will dig a trench to install the new main, valves, and hydrants. Water mains are typically installed at depths of 5-6 feet. Trenches are backfilled as the pipe is laid.
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Joliet City Council approves firms for decade-long comprehensive plan
The City of Joliet has approved two companies to develop the city’s comprehensive plan, marking the first such effort in nearly six decades. The plan is intended to guide future development over the next ten years.
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Joliet Land Use & Economic Development Committee announces June meeting details
The City of Joliet Land Use & Economic Development Committee will convene on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Second Floor at Joliet City Hall, located at 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL. The full agenda is outlined below. Citizens unable to attend can email comments in advance to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
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City of Joliet Public Assets Committee meeting scheduled for June 20
The City of Joliet Public Assets Committee will convene on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Executive Conference Room on the Second Floor of Joliet City Hall, located at 150 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois.
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Laraway Road at UP Rail Crossing to close for repairs
The City of Joliet has announced the closure of Laraway Road at the UP Rail Crossing from 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 22 until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 23. This closure is necessary to complete repairs to the railroad crossing. It will be a complete road closure with no detour posted.
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Joliet disability committee announces upcoming meeting with comprehensive agenda
The City of Joliet Committee on Citizens with Disabilities will convene on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor of Joliet City Hall, located at 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois. The agenda for the meeting includes: