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City of Joliet Board of Fire & Police Commissioners Meeting to Address Hiring and Public Comments
The City of Joliet Board of Fire & Police Commissioners has announced a special meeting scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Joliet Police Station, Community Room, Second Floor, located at 150 W. Washington Street, Joliet, IL 60432.During the meeting, citizens who are unable to attend have the option to email their comments in advance to publiccomment@joliet.gov. The agenda includes provisions for public participation where individuals can speak on both agenda and non-agenda items, with a maximum time limit of 4...
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CITY OF JOLIET: Survey Of Business Owners
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity is conducting a survey of business owners to get an idea of the impact that COVID-19 is having.
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City of Joliet Communication, Technology & Information Systems Committee Meeting Agenda for April 3, 2024
The City of Joliet will be hosting a Communication, Technology & Information Systems Committee meeting on April 3, 2024, at City Hall. The meeting agenda includes various items to be discussed and decided upon by the committee members.One of the key agenda items is the award of contracts for different services. The committee is set to award a contract to Granicus for Website Services in the amount of $30,088.79. Additionally, contracts will be awarded to Tyler Technologies for PACE Premium training services totaling $51,000.00 and for an In-Depth Investment Assessment...
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Waste Management Service Week of March 25, 2024
The week of March 25, 2024, will see the continuation of regularly scheduled garbage and recycling pick up, unaffected by the Good Friday holiday on March 29. City Hall, however, will be closed on that day in observance of the holiday. As a result, downtown parking decks will be free of charge, and there will be no enforcement of parking meters.For any inquiries or issues regarding Waste Management services during this time, individuals are advised to reach out to WM Customer Service at 815-280-7854 or via chat at www.wm.com.
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City of Joliet Stadium Committee Meeting Scheduled for March 25, 2024
The City of Joliet Stadium Committee is set to convene a meeting on Monday, March 25, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Executive Conference Room, Second Floor, Joliet City Hall, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois. Citizens who are unable to attend in person have the option to email their comments in advance to publiccomment@joliet.gov.The agenda for the meeting includes various items such as roll call, approval of minutes from the previous meeting, an opportunity for citizens to speak on agenda items, discussions on field maintenance plans...
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CASS STREET BRIDGE OVER DES PLAINES RIVER ONE DAY CLOSURE
Cass Street Bridge will be fully closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic during 3/26/24. A detour will be posted. No impact to marine traffic.According to the official announcement, the detour route will be as follows: "Westbound US 30 (Cass St.) - Follow Scott St. (IL 53) north to Ruby St. (IL 53), then west to Broadway St. (IL 53), then north to Theodore St. (IL 7), then west to meet up with US 30 (Plainfield Rd.)"This closure is scheduled for one day only, with the bridge reopening to traffic on the following day. The closure is necessary for maintenance and...
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IL Route 53 Construction to Begin on March 21, 2024
Joliet, IL - The City of Joliet has announced that construction will begin on IL Route 53 at Emerald Drive on Thursday, March 21, 2024. According to a media release from the City of Joliet, this construction marks the first phase of the installation of new traffic signals in the area.The press release states, "As part of the first phase of construction for the installation of new traffic signals on IL Route 53 at Emerald Drive, traffic control and safety measures will be established beginning, Thursday, March 21, 2024, impacting the shoulder area for southbound traffic...
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City of Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Cancelled Due to Lack of Agenda Items
The City of Joliet Historic Preservation Commission has announced the cancellation of its meeting scheduled for March 27, 2024. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items, as stated in the notice pursuant to Section 2.02 of the Open Meetings Act 5 (5 IL CS 120/1 et seq.).The meeting cancellation notice simply stated, "March 27, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting."
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City of Joliet Arts Commission Meeting on March 20, 2024, Cancelled
The City of Joliet Arts Commission has announced the cancellation of its meeting scheduled for March 20, 2024, at 5 p.m. According to the notice, the cancellation is in accordance with Section 2.02 of the Open Meetings Act 5 (5 ILCS 120/1 et seq.).The announcement, made on March 13, 2020, serves as official notification to the public and interested parties regarding the meeting's cancellation.The City of Joliet Arts Commission meeting cancellation notice simply states, "NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION," along with specifying the date and time of the cancelled meeting,...
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City of Joliet Land Use and Legislative Committee Meeting Scheduled for March 14, 2024
The City of Joliet Land Use and Legislative Committee will convene on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Joliet City Hall to address several important agenda items. Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting are encouraged to email comments in advance to publiccomment@joliet.gov.Among the topics to be discussed are the following:- "SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS ORDINANCE (JT)"- "DEFINITION IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR FENCES (JT)"- "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING NUMBER OF MEMBERS AND CLARIFYING ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT FOR THE ARTS COMMISSION (CR)"- "A...
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City of Joliet Invites Residents to 2024 Water Main Replacement Projects Open House
The City of Joliet Public Utilities Department has announced an upcoming event aimed at informing residents about the 2024 Water Main Replacement Projects. In a statement released on March 8, 2024, the department extended an invitation to the public to attend an Open House to learn more about the projects.According to the City of Joliet Public Utilities Department, attendees are encouraged to drop by the open house at the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant Admin Building on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, between 5 pm and 7 pm. The department clarified that there will not be...
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CITY OF JOLIET: Accepting Applications For Several Seasonal Positions
The City of Joliet is accepting applications for several summer seasonal positions.
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Herb Lande donates $2,500 to Larry Hug's election campaign
Herb Lande donated $2,500 to Larry Hug's election campaign committee, Friends of Larry Hug, on March 11, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).
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One registered surgical assistant license is set to lapse in Joliet during April
At least one registered surgical assistant license is set to lapse in Joliet during April, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
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Two environmental health practitioner licenses are set to lapse in Joliet during April
At least two environmental health practitioner licenses are set to lapse in Joliet during April, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
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City of Joliet Board of Fire & Police Commissioners Meeting Highlights Promotions and New Hirings
At the City of Joliet Board of Fire & Police Commissioners meeting on March 11, 2024, several important decisions were made regarding the city's fire and police departments.During the meeting, various promotions within the Joliet Fire Department were approved. Captain Pat Strocchia was promoted to Battalion Chief Strocchia, while Captain Joseph Vish became Battalion Chief Vish. Additionally, several lieutenants were promoted to the rank of captain, including Lieutenant Burke Schuster, Lieutenant Michael Ballard, and Lieutenant Christopher Stein.The meeting also...
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City of Joliet Accepting Nominations for Annual Historic Preservation Awards
The City of Joliet has announced that nominations are now open for the Annual Historic Preservation Awards Program. According to a recent announcement, the deadline for nominations is Friday, April 12, 2024.In a statement, it was mentioned that, "Nominations for the Annual Joliet Historic Preservation Award are due Friday April 12, 2024." The prestigious awards aim to recognize properties that have undergone recent preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation, as well as individuals or organizations who have shown commitment to the field of historic preservation....
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One certified euthanasia agency cs license is set to lapse in Joliet during April
At least one certified euthanasia agency cs license is set to lapse in Joliet during April, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
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One certified euthanasia agency license is set to lapse in Joliet during April
At least one certified euthanasia agency license is set to lapse in Joliet during April, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
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CITY OF JOLIET: Accepting Applications For Several Summer Seasonal Positions
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