'Deploying National Guard Raises Serious Constitutional Concerns': Sen. Rachel Ventura Declares

“Today, I’m calling on our community to rise above those who seek to divide us."

Data Center Campus For Joliet, 24 Proposed Buildings On 800 Acres Of Farmland: Joliet Patch Exclusive

Joliet has erected signs notifying people of the annexation and preliminary planned unit development for a data center campus.

'It's A Big Victory For Both Juan And The Citizens Of Joliet': Attorney Frank Andreano

Juan Moreno's side lost their motion to get a special prosecutor, but Judge Jennifer Lynch is not removing Juan Moreno from office for now.

Jim Glasgow Has 'Direct Conflict Of Interest' In Juan Moreno's Joliet City Council Seat: Bertani Filing

Jim Glasgow did not support Juan Moreno's Joliet City Council candidacy. Now, Glasgow has assigned his attorneys to oust Moreno from office.

Joliet's Administrative Salary Hikes: $361,000 Impact Upon City Hall's 2025 Budget

Beth Beatty decided in July to increase the pay for 101 non-union city staff, but she made her 3.25 percent raises retroactive to January.

Juan Moreno Court Hearing: Will Joliet City Councilman Get Booted From Office?

Juan Moreno's residency lawsuit was passed through three different judges Monday. Will County Judge Jennifer Lynch will decide his fate.

Juan Moreno Will Prevail And Keep His Joliet City Council Seat, Tomczak Law Group Vows

This is the second successive Latino candidate Jim Glasgow has tried to declare unfit for office, attorney Anna Rose Bertani said.

City of Joliet, Joliet Junior College Partner To Explore Public Safety Institute

“This effort allows us to prepare for the future and strengthen public safety for generations to come," Joliet's Mayor Terry D'Arcy noted.

Juan Moreno Improperly Elected To Joliet City Council In April: State's Attorney Glasgow's Office

State's Attorney Glasgow filed a complaint seeking to remove Juan Moreno, who was elected to the Joliet City Council by the voters in April.

New Football Stadium Project At Joliet Catholic Academy Finally Ready To Move Forward

In April, Joliet Patch reported that the new football stadium for Joliet Catholic Academy has met City Hall resistance.

D'Arcy Does It: Joliet Becomes Dome Of Unity City After 5-4 Tie-Breaking Vote From Mayor

Tuesday night's audience at City Hall included several people affiliated with the arts commission and they clapped following the 5-4 vote.

Dome Of Disunity? Councilman Joe Clement, Mayor Terry D'Arcy Spar Over Art Sculpture

Mayor Terry D'Arcy's Dome of Unity has created significant controversy and dissension for the city of Joliet. Tuesday night is his big vote.

Dome Of Unity Will Turn Joliet Into Laughingstock, Jan Quillman Tells Mayor D'Arcy, Council

Monday's discussion-only meeting for the Joliet City Council was heated as several Council members and Mayor Terry D'Arcy argued.

Joliet Police Officers FOP Contract Calls For Annual Pay Raises, SAFE-T-Act Stipend

The Joliet City Council will vote on the new four-year contract at Tuesday night's meeting.

Joliet Getting 'Dome Of Unity' After All? Mayor D'Arcy Calls For Vote On His Preferred Sculpture

“There is strong community interest in moving this project forward," Joliet Mayor Terry D'Arcy proclaimed in Friday's press release.

Joliet City Leaders Tour Old St. Mary's Carmelite Church After Project Falls 1 Year Behind Schedule

Joe and Jennifer Matise of Tinley Park bought the former church in Joliet's downtown. They will host wedding events, live music and more.

Joliet Councilman Joe Clement On Charlie Kirk's Assassination: 'We've Definitely Crossed The Line Here'

"We all need to find God, we all need to pray, pray for the Kirk family," Clement said after Charlie Kirk's death.

Eric Lurry Lawsuit: Joliet Wants To Settle Case After 5 Years Of Federal Litigation

Joliet added an extra $1 million to this year's city of Joliet legal budget. Joliet may use some of it, or all it, for the Eric Lurry case.

FOIA Rejection From Joliet City Clerk Under Review By Attorney General's Public Access Counselor

Joliet City Clerk Lauren O'Hara has denied another Joliet Patch FOIA, this time withholding the communities where Joliet employees reside.

'Woman Of Steel And Stone' By Joliet Artist Dante DiBartolo Wasn't Joliet's Top Choice

Joliet artist Dante DiBartolo was one of six finalists for the new downtown City Square sculpture. His bronze statue would be 9-foot-tall.

Mayor D'Arcy Yanks Chinese Artist's Dome Of Unity Off Agenda After Facing Backlash

Mayor D'Arcy did not want to go on record voting in favor of the Dome of Unity, at least on Tuesday night when it came up on the agenda.

Patch Readers Trash 'Dome Of Unity' $197K Sculpture Called 'Prominent Landmark' For Downtown Joliet

Mayor Terry D'Arcy and the Joliet City Council will vote Tuesday night on spending more city funds at the downtown City Square project.

Joliet's Dome Of Unity Sculpture Won't Cost Over $197,000: City Hall

The 12-foot-tall, 19-foot-wide domed structure will serve as a focal point within City Square.

Fired From Joliet Police: Alfonso Sanchez Finally Has Something To Say About It

The city of Joliet took eight months before voting this week to uphold Police Chief Bill Evans' termination of Officer Alfonso Sanchez.

Terry D'Arcy Makes Sure Joliet Citizens Pay Higher Grocery Taxes In 2026 After 5 To 4 Vote

Mayor D'Arcy cast the deciding vote to make sure that Joliet adopts a 1 percent grocery tax that would have gone away next year.

$150,000 Starting Pay For Joliet's Newly Created Director Of Cultural Affairs And Special Events

Like Joliet city manager Beth Beatty, Ann Sylvester also worked at the city of Chicago for several years.

Your Joliet Taxes Put To Use: New Downtown City Square Well Underway: 10 Photos

Mayor Terry D'Arcy has made the creation of downtown Joliet's new City Square one of the signature projects of his first term in office.

City Hall Outside Painting Project: Joliet May Choose Lowest 3 Of Contractor Bids

Joliet City Hall built in 1967 is located at 150 W Jefferson St. is a combination of brick and concrete exterior.

Beth Beatty's Heated Argument With Ex-Joliet Prison Worker: 'OK, We're Going To Stop This Right Now'

Christine Johnson, who has been banned from the Old Joliet Prison by the Joliet Area Historical Museum, addressed the Joliet City Council.

Joliet HR Director Who Had Several Huge Pay Raises Announces Her Upcoming Departure

Joliet Patch has been the only news outlet to publish multiple stories surrounding the salary raises of Kathy Franson over the years.

Grocery Tax Must Remain In Joliet: City Officials Explain Why This Must Be So

While the individual cost is small, just $1 on a $100 grocery bill, the collective impact is significant, generating millions annually.

Lt. Jeremy Harrison Investigation: Joliet City Clerk Rejects 3 Joliet Patch FOIA Requests

Harrison, 49, has been the subject of multiple Joliet Patch stories over recent years.

Joliet Police Lt. Jeremy Harrison No Longer Working Regular Duty: JPD

The Joliet Police Department confirmed that the veteran lieutenant is not working his regular job.

Len Cox & Sons Excavating Sued By City Of Joliet Worker: Here's Why

Ryan Evans and his wife Samantha Evans have filed a Will County civil lawsuit seeking a monetary judgment in excess of $50,000.

Joliet Firefighters Should Live Within 50 Miles And Get 4 Years Of Raises: City Hall

This expanded residency is part of Joliet's effort to attract applicants from not only Joliet, but also its neighboring communities.

Will County Sheriff Candidate Reveals SAFE-T-Act Stance In Campaign Announcement

Reilly wanted people to know that he is running on a platform of restoring law and order.

Joliet Street Dedication For Sgt. Jose Duenez: Here's What You Need To Know

He enlisted in the U.S. Army after graduating from high school in 2017.

New Joliet Park May Force 11 Sexual Offenders To Vacate 'Pedophile Palace' On Cora Street

Allied Landscaping of Joliet donated its services and labor to the city of Joliet to create the new neighborhood park near Center and Moran.

Road Buckling On Theodore Street Because Of Intense Heat: Joliet Police Find

Practically everyone in Joliet is sharing out the Joliet Police Department Facebook post. Are you going to also?

Joliet: Settlement Made With CenterPoint, NorthPoint Regarding NorthPoint's Development

A permanent cul-de-sac will be constructed on Millsdale Road east of the Union Pacific Railroad