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Joliet Guarantees Payment of Rialto Theatre Performers
Payments could be made from the Rialto's remaining $440K contribution from the city.
Joliet is guaranteeing that upcoming performers at the Rialto Theatre will receive payment for their services.
The city made the guarantee after promoters contacted the Rialto seeking assurance that they will be paid, according to a report from The Herald-News.
City Manager Jim Hock told the paper that the guarantee does not include advance payment, but only that they will receive their money.
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Hock said if the Rialto was unable to cover the costs, the city could step in with the $440,000 remaining of the city’s yearly $600,000 contribution.
A phone message left for Hock Thursday was not immediately returned.
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The Joliet City Council will hold a special meeting Monday at 5:30 p.m. to discuss an intergovernmental agreement between the city and the Rialto.
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