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Joliet Celebrates Its Historic Places and Heritage in May
Places matter. During the month of May, which is National Historic Preservation Month, the City and its partners will be recognizing its meaningful historic places, older neighborhoods, and people who in have dedicated their time to preserving places that matter.
05/05/2022 11:15 AM
Scott Street Pedestrian Tunnel Closed Between Washington Street and New Street Thursday, May 5, 2022
As part of the continued work on the Joliet Gateway Center transportation campus, the Scott Street Pedestrian Tunnel, between Washington Street and New Street, will be closed starting on Thursday, May 5, 2022, for approximately five weeks.
05/04/2022 8:28 AM
Millsdale Road Closure at the Railroad Crossing from May 3-5, 2022
The Union Pacific Railroad will be closing Millsdale Road at the railroad crossing to replace the track arms and repave the crossing. It will be a 48 hour closure from 6:00 PM on Tuesday, May 3 until 6:00 PM on Thursday, May 5, 2022.
05/03/2022 12:25 PM
Neighborhood Hero Award Program - Call for Nominations Now Open!
Help us recognize residents that show great pride in their property and therefore demonstrate great pride in their neighborhood and in our City.
05/03/2022 10:01 AM
City of Joliet Public Safety Committee Meeting
The City of Joliet Public Safety Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, at Joliet City Hall, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois. The full agenda is below.
04/28/2022 2:01 PM
City of Joliet Announces $308 Million in WIFIA Loans
As Water Week 2022 kicks off, the City of Joliet is excited to announce it has closed two federal loans through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program.
04/25/2022 12:34 PM
City to Co-Sponsor Program on the Historic Buildings and Structures of the St. John’s Neighborhood
The City of Joliet’s Historic Preservation Commission will co-sponsor a presentation on the historic buildings and structures of the St. John’s Neighborhood with the Joliet Area Historical Museum.
04/21/2022 3:51 PM
Joliet Named Tree City USA For 31st Consecutive Year – Arbor Day Celebration And Poster Contest Winners Announced
Friday, April 29, 2022 has been proclaimed Arbor Day in the City of Joliet with an official celebration taking place on that day at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, under the leadership of District 86 Principal Consuelo Ramirez.
04/20/2022 4:19 PM
Black Road Bridge Work Over I-55 begins April 26, 2022
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that repairs to the bridge carrying Black Road over Interstate 55, in Shorewood and Joliet, will begin, weather permitting, Tuesday, April 26.
04/20/2022 3:36 PM
Notice of Meeting Cancellation: City of Joliet Arts Commission Meeting
The City of Joliet Arts Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. has been cancelled.
04/18/2022 9:50 AM
Garbage Collection & Closures for the Week of April 11, 2022
The week of April 11, 2022 will have regularly scheduled garbage and recycling pick up. The Good Friday holiday on Friday, April 15, 2022 will not impact Waste Management’s schedule.
04/07/2022 12:05 PM
Nicor Gas Main Relocation
Youngs Avenue between Columbia St and Jackson St. will be reduced to one lane of traffic for a gas main relocation replacement project starting Thursday, April 7, 2022.
04/07/2022 11:03 AM
Notice of Meeting Cancellation: City of Joliet Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting
The City of Joliet Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Regular Meeting on Monday, April 11, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. has been cancelled.
04/07/2022 9:09 AM
Annual Historic Preservation Award Program: Nominations Due Friday!
Nominations for the Annual Joliet Historic Preservation Award are due Friday, April 8, 2022.
04/07/2022 8:49 AM
Joliet Joins the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation April 1 – 30
Mayor O’Dekirk, is joining mayors across the country for the 10th Anniversary of the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation by asking residents to make a long-term commitment to manage water resources more wisely.
04/01/2022 9:40 AM
City of Joliet Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Special Meeting
The City of Joliet Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Monday, April 4, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. in the Community Room, second floor, Joliet Police Department, 150 West Washington Street, Joliet, Illinois. The full agenda is below.
03/31/2022 2:23 PM
City of Joliet Stadium Committee Meeting
The City of Joliet Stadium Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at 4:00 pm in Council Chambers, second floor, Joliet City Hall, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois. The full agenda is below.
03/23/2022 1:42 PM
City of Joliet Prison Committee Meeting
The City of Joliet Prison Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 4:00 pm in Council Chambers, second floor, Joliet City Hall, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois. The full agenda is below.
03/23/2022 1:27 PM
Notice of Meeting Cancellation: City of Joliet Historic Preservation Commission - Committee of the Whole Workshop Meeting
The City of Joliet Historic Preservation Commission - Committee of the Whole Workshop meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled.
03/22/2022 1:24 PM
City of Joliet Houbolt Road / Hollywood Road (US Route 6 – I-80) Reconstruction Public Information Meeting Invitation
The City of Joliet invites you to attend a Public Information Meeting concerning the reconstruction of Houbolt Road / Hollywood Road between US Route 6 and I-80.
03/22/2022 9:18 AM