Joliet City Council

Joliet City Council will decide Tuesday whether to approve a liquor license for Theodore Street ceramic studio.

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former Joliet mayor against two former police officials and others that alleged he was the victim of an alleged conspiracy in 2020 to subject him to criminal charges. 

The Will County Clerk said the county’s attorneys plan to appeal a judge’s decision to allow Joliet City Council member Cesar Guerrero on the ballot for the April 1 election for Joliet Township.

Candidates for the April 1 election gave their views on city issues at a forum held Thursday.

Cesar Guerrero testified at Thursday a ballot hearing. His attorney says Will County is trying to keep Guerrero off the ballot. County attorney says candidate ignored repeated warnings of ineligibility.

City considers hiring contractor to broaden its presence on social media.

A 17-member committee and more will help Joliet map out its first comprehensive plan since the 1950s.

The Joliet City Council approved spending $115,000 to buy two of seven parcels needed for the levee to be built along the east side of the Des Plaines River.

First round of appointments to citizens' committee for Joliet comprehensive plan stirred a backlash.

Construction starts in May as Joliet revamps its water system and switches from wells to a Lake Michigan pipeline.

A forum for Joliet City Council at-large candidates will be held on Feb. 19 at the Joliet Public Library on Ottawa Street. Joliet residents may submit questions in advance.

A former Joliet housing authority official and vocal supporter of former Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk was able to avoid prison time after pleading guilty to felony cocaine possession.

Joliet community mental health program leads to 50% decline overall in suicides, no teenage suicides in past two years

Joliet City Council member Cesar Guerrero, and three other candidates, will not be on the ballot in April, Will County Clerk Annette Parker says. Guerrero said Tuesday night he plans on being on the ballot as Joliet Township supervisor candidate.

Future Joliet levee meets FEMA requirement to protect against a flood the city says never would happen.

The Joliet City Council will consider approving the donation of land with a value of about $377,000 from NorthPoint for the construction of a future water tower.

The city of Joliet has been holding meetings this week with any residents interested in joining the Community Emergency Response Team to create corps of volunteers to help in emergencies and big events.

IDOT say the Route 52 project will run along a 2.5-mile stretch between Houbolt Road in Joliet and River Road in Shorewood.

Five grants have been awarded so far through the city of Joliet's program to keep downtown businesses going through construction.

The Joliet City Council on Tuesday approved 15 contracts for $68 million worth of construction work for upgrading the city's water infrastructure this year.

City and U.S. Steel officials said they are moving ahead with plans for a new use of the company’s Joliet site. Former credit union building will become the Pilsen Wellness Center.

For the second time in two years the Joliet City Council turned down 1st Choice Auto Sales' attempt to get approval to use a lot it owns at 115 N. Center St. to store cars.

BP station along Houbolt Road in Joliet gets liquor license after mayor reverses previous denial.

City of Joliet looks to create team of volunteers to help neighbors in emergency situations as needed.

Starbucks joins Olive Garden, Cooper's Hawk, Costco as The Boulevard keeps building along U.S. 30 at Joliet and Plainfield.

Larry Crawford and James Lanham will seek Joliet City Council seats as write-in candidates in the April 1 consolidated election.

The city of Joliet is warning residents of a scam involving solicitors coming to residents' homes claiming they are working on a water project.

Even with smaller lots, Vista Ridge houses proposed for Joliet's west side will be priced between $375,000 and $425,000

On a 6-3 vote, the City Council on Tuesday approved a $3.5 million loan to the Joliet Public Library for remodeling the Black Road Branch.

The Joliet City Council voted 7-2 Tuesday for a Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee after two failed attempts to table the vote.

The Joliet City Council will vote Tuesday on whether to make the loan, which would finance remodeling at the Black Road Branch.

Critics say citizens board for Joliet comprehensive plan is top heavy with officials and lacking in ordinary citizens.

Joliet is proposing the establishment of a citizen advisory committee to assist the City Council in developing the city’s comprehensive plan. The ordinance will be presented at Tuesday’s regular council meeting.

Cast set for developments in Joliet for the coming year.

The City Council will vote Tuesday on a $3.5 million loan to the Joliet Public Library to remodel the Black Road Branch.

MyGrain shut down in August 2023 after operating for six years at Joliet's Union Station while getting rent breaks and tax abatements. The City Council will vote Tuesday whether to pay $250,000 to break the lease.

The Joliet Police Department will begin using artificial intelligence technology designed to write police reports and provide language translation on the street.

The Joliet region has been a busy place in 2024, with a lot of business development, infrastructure projects and new housing coming in. But the region also saw some tragedy with a mass shooting and the death of a toddler from neglect and drugs.

City Manager Beth Beatty fired former IG nearly a year ago, says spot will be filled in 2025.

The Joliet electoral board on Monday removed both Jim Lanham and Marzell Richardson III from the 2025 city council ballot.

The Joliet electoral board's next hearing is now set for 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23 for City Council candidates Crawford, Lanham and Richardson. The meeting was originally scheduled for Wednesday.

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

NorthPoint opponents object to the city of Joliet using its eminent domain power but city officials say they're obligated by previous anniexation agreement.

The City of Joliet gas tax will now be 5 cents for regular gasoline, 11 cents for diesel fuel

Developer wants to build houses in Joliet on land next to D'Arcy Motors on Essington Road. The plan goes to the Plan Commission for review on Thursday.

Joliet city officials say higher gas tax would cost most motorists less than $10 a year while truckers will pay more.

The city of Joliet is developing a grant program for Chicago Street businesses to help protect jobs and sustain business operations during and after the downtown construction. The City Council will review Tuesday,

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.

A Will County judge found a former Joliet city manager not guilty of driving under the influence following a trial where his attorney claimed he was subjected to biased treatment by police.

Guerrero moves on after historic first term in at-large council seat,