The Canadian National Rail Crossing on 9th Street, west of State Street, will be closed to all traffic beginning on Saturday, February 2 at 9 AM for maintenance.

Extreme cold can cause pipes to crack and burst. To avoid this expensive and damaging situation, residents are reminded to leave their water trickling, to open cabinets in order to expose water pipes to warm air, and to eliminate sources of cold air.

The extremely cold weather is upon us, please check up on your neighbors and seniors.

Please check on the elderly, those with medical conditions and those with special needs during periods of extreme cold weather.

With the extreme cold, we are experiencing, your home’s heating system is working overtime and it’s important to test the carbon monoxide alarms in your home.

If your pipes are frozen for more than 24 hours please call the City of Joliet Department of Public Utilities 24 hour line at 815-724-4220.

These flyers are only for the city of Wilmington and in the island area north and south island any low-lying area in the city of Wilmington

In Wilmington, the Lion’s Club located at 805 River Street will be open to residents as a warming center from 6 am to 8 pm on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, Wednesday, January 30, 2019, and Thursday, January 31, 2019 for those without access to heat or electricity.

Residents with scheduled trash collection for Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday should place trash carts out by 6:00 AM on Friday for resumed service.

Due to the extreme temperatures expected on Wednesday, January 30, City Offices will have limited services and hours available.

The state legislature adjourned before taking action on Senate Bill 1597, which would require Illinois consumers to pay a 5 cent fee for every single-use paper or plastic bag, but similar proposals are being considered at the county and local levels.

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Integrity Trade Services, Inc. hosting a call center job fair, Jan. 29, 1-3 p.m. at 425 Quadrangle Ave Suite 110, Bolingbrook

The City of Joliet remains under a Winter Weather Advisory for Icy road conditions until 9 pm.

Extreme cold is in the forecast for the City of Joliet and Will County for the next several days.

Snowfall intensities have picked up over the last couple hours as accumulations have reached 2” so far.

Please be aware the parking ban goes into effect when 2 or more inches of snow is predicted.

When below freezing temperatures occur over a few days, water pipes and meters that are close to cold air may freeze.

We’re preparing for the snow and colder temperatures forecasted to roll through our service area!

The City of Lockport recently began to update its Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan to evaluate and implement additional opportunities for recreational amenities, alternative modes of transportation, and connecting our City to surrounding communities.