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🌱 Patch AM: First Watch Restaurant Opening In Joliet, City Council Vote Just Days Away

And on the Joliet Patch calendar - Pop Up Outdoor Flea Market in Gardner

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Good morning Joliet! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • New First Watch restaurant heads to Joliet council for liquor vote
  • Liquor license vote brings Joliet's new Trader Joe's closer to opening
  • How a higher Joliet levy could still mean a lower rate

Also on today's calendar: Pop Up Outdoor Flea Market in Gardner and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. First Watch Restaurant Opening In Joliet, City Council Vote Just Days Away (patch.com) — Joliet residents could soon enjoy a new First Watch restaurant at The Boulevard Place near I-55 and Route 30, pending a City Council vote on a Class E liquor license Tuesday. The breakfast, brunch and lunch spot would join Costco and other retailers, with police and city staff indicating no concerns about the license as the chain expands into Joliet.
   

2. Trader Joe's In Joliet: Will City Council Learn Exact Date Of Grand Opening Upon Making This Vote? (patch.com) — Joliet shoppers are a step closer to visiting their own Trader Joe's as the City Council prepares to vote Tuesday on a Class C liquor license for the new Plainfield Road store. Renovations at the former Joann Fabrics site are complete, and city officials say limited packaged alcohol sales would be a small part of the grocery's overall business.
   

3. Proposed Joliet property tax levy increase to be absorbed by new development, finance director says (shawlocal.com) — Joliet's finance director says a proposed 5% increase in the city's property tax levy would be covered by new industrial and commercial development, so the city tax rate should drop for the fifth straight year. Most of Joliet's property tax revenue still goes to police and fire pensions, with only a small share funding daily operations and the library.
   

4. Terms of Use (thetimesweekly.com) — If you read The Times Weekly online in Joliet, these are the rules that govern how you use the site, submit news or opinions, and interact with your account. The terms also explain copyright, advertising responsibilities, and how to contact the Joliet newsroom for questions or legal notices.
   

5. Joliet Police Sgt. Bill Otis Begins 10th Month On Paid Administrative Leave, Return To Force Remains Murky (patch.com) — A Joliet police sergeant remains on paid administrative leave for a tenth month while an outside task force and the Will County State's Attorney review allegations tied to an order of protection. City officials say there is no timeline for decisions, but emphasize accountability and public safety as the investigation continues.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 5th Annual Grape Harvest: Slovenian Polka Festival! —Mike Brick Read on Patch
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    Household, Halloween, clothes, shoes, new items, dvds, cheap prices to get rid of it all! (Nextdoor Goodson Park)
  • American Eagle Outfitters posted a job opening for AE - Stock Associate - Evening (Off-Hours) in Joliet. Apply here.
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Ok Joliet! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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