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Joliet Councilwoman Quillman says imposters try to get into house posing as city water inspectors.

The Joliet electoral board sustained objections to one candidate for next year’s City Council election and continued the hearing to next Wednesday for the remaining two candidates.

The Joliet electoral board on Tuesday held a hearing that involves a former city employee objecting to four candidates being on the ballot in the April City Council election.

Joliet City Council meets Monday and Tuesday with budget and property tax levy on the agenda.

The Joliet Light Up the Holidays festival and parade runs all day Friday. The parade will be along Ottawa Street, and the Christmas tree lighting will be outside the Joliet Public Library on Ottawa St.

Garbage, recycling, and yard waste pickup in Joliet will be pushed back one day this week for those with normal pickup on Thursday and Friday due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

North Des Plaines Street in Joliet, between West Jefferson and West Washington streets, will be closed for two weeks starting on Friday.

The city of Joliet, in conjunction with Cadence Cares Foundation, will be hosting a second donation drive for victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The collection will be held Friday and Saturday at the Old National Bank.

North Joliet Street in Joliet, between West Benton and West Crowley streets, will undergo lane closures for road work Thursday through Saturday, beginning Thursday morning.

The city of Joliet will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m on Wednesday in the City Council Chambers, 150 W. Jefferson St.

Waste Management will start their collection services in Joliet an hour earlier on Thursday because of Halloween.

The Ruby Street bridge project in downtown Joliet is on again, and the bridge is scheduled to close Thursday.

Eastbound U.S. Route 30 in Joliet between Taylor Street and Western Avenue will temporarily reopen on Thursday, according to the city.

Joliet residents will send two truckloads of water, blankets, hygiene products and other items to aid those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

The city of Joliet will be working with the state of Illinois on an engineering study for a potential grade separation project at the Laraway Road and Union Pacific Railroad grade crossing.

The city of Joliet in conjunction with Cadence Cares Foundation will be hosting a donation drives for supplies to victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and continue on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The city held a rededication of Joliet’s Gardens and Arbors on 129th Infantry Drive Tuesday, thanks to a $25,000 grant from Canadian National.

A section of U.S. Route 30 in Joliet will be closed for more than two months starting Friday. Glenwood Ave. closure is Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Joliet City Council votes Tuesday on plan for first pay hike since 2001. Proposal includes automatic 2% increases in future years.

Paying for the asbestos problems that have kept Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet closed for nearly two months will be next major hurdle after the venue plans to reopen in October.

Sculptor from Spain joins others from Midwest, California and Will County in presentation of downtown sculpture proposals to Joliet Arts Commission.

Public comment invited when Joliet Arts Commission looks at six finalists for City Square sculpture on Wednesday.

The Joliet Arts Commission has narrowed the list of finalists for its art sculpture contest for the future city square in downtown Joliet. The six finalists will present their proposals at the Joliet Arts Commission meeting on Wednesday. The finalists were chosen from 14 original submissions.

The city of Joliet work will be replacing water mains along Plainfield Road, between Black Road and Theodore Street.

Police crack down on bad driving along Millsdale Road in Joliet after neighbors complain of traffic scofflaws.

The Lockport City Council Committee of the Whole gave approval to advance a proposed agreement for design work by Tria Architecture for new HVAC and related systems at the Central Square City Hall building.

Joliet city manager calls Councilman Hug a bully in wake of heated exchange this week. Hug says he tells people where he stands.

The city of Joliet on Wednesday announced that two major parking lots downtown will be closed, but the city is offering free parking at its Ottawa Street deck for library, business patrons.

Joliet will consider continued mailing of its newsletter to households believed to have limited computer access after deciding to go with an e-newsletter for city communication.

Osho Food Mart will be the second new opening in the Chicago Street Plaza in Joliet located at 410-426 S. Chicago St.

Mayor Terry D'Arcy, educators, others join to warn against vaping as school year nears.

Lane restrictions at Cass Street likely to have bigger impact as Joliet bridges shut down for repairs.

Staley Ferry is leaving to take a job as city clerk of Joliet, a move that was announced July 31. The Will County executive has not recommended an interim clerk to the County Board.

The City of Lockport announced residents in older subdivisions could be visited by public works staff in the coming weeks as the city completes lead service inspection for the state.

Dustin Anderson was hired as community development director on Monday. Paulina Martinez became economic development director in May.

HVAC system was damaged in July 14 storm.

World Kia plans to open a second location on Jefferson Street for used car sales and service.

Water from a water main break in Joliet "forced the gravel out of the trench, causing a ‘sink hole’ in the intersection," according to the city's distribution systems superintendent.

The Joliet City Center Partnership can help business owners find the right location, look into grant programs and incentives, according to Priscilla Cordero, executive director.

Dustin Anderson previously was town manager in Munster, Indiana

Mayor D'Arcy says, 'Joliet voted for change' in response to questions about Chris Regis' departure.

The county clerk's office now will be on November ballot as Staley Ferry leaves three months ahead of election.

The city of Joliet has announced the 2024 Neighborhood Hero Award winners, a program that honors properties with exemplary yards.

Starting Monday, Joliet residents can go to the city website to view design ideas for a sculpture and vote for their favorite. Voting will end on Aug. 9.

Demolition of the old Joliet Catholic High School gym, now priced at $1.5 million, is expected to start in early August and be completed this year.

Starting Monday, July 22, the City of Yorkville will begin construction on the installation of new water mains on River Street, Center Street, Spring Street, West Street, Colton Street, and Park Street.

The old Opera House building on State Street in Lockport has had its renovation delayed as owners look for viable tenants.

Geneva will be providing a special citywide brush collection to help residents remove fallen trees and branches Monday to Friday, July 22 to 26.

Rock and Roll museum has no reopening date. JJC campus closed at least three weeks.

Human remains that were accidentally unearthed in May by a contractor crew doing utility work in the 200 block of Park Street in Yorkville have been identified as belong to a woman who died in 1848.