The 2024 Joliet city budget did not include a recommended expenditure of $95,000 for the purchase and associated upfit of a motorized Tram.
Early voting dates, how to register and how to vote by mail.
President Biden approves disaster declaration; funding available for impacted residents in Will County.
He began his career as a local newspaper reporter, including for The Herald-News and Pioneer Press Newspapers.
Michael Sinnet, who was hired last November prior to the arrival of new city manager Beth Beatty, agreed to resign from Joliet in July.
City of Joliet crews are out cleaning up the mess along Larkin Avenue at the empty Steak N Shake and the vacant strip mall next to it.
A former Will County Assistant State's Attorney under Glasgow, attorney Chris Regis was considered ex-Mayor Bob O'Dekirk's close confidant.
Joliet is providing free parking for customers shopping or dining or visitors to the library at the city’s Ottawa Street Parking Deck.
On Tuesday, Joliet's Council voted to discontinue the publication of the City Newsletter through the services of Liberty Creative Solutions.
Joliet's four-term City Councilman was told by City Manager Beth Beatty that he needs to stop bullying women during Tuesday's meeting.
It's been several months since contractors on Theodore Street moved about 10 utility poles and put them into the sidewalks.
Joliet's City Council voted for a resolution Tuesday allowing new city clerk Lauren O'Hara to sign checks and wire transfers of funds.
American Demolition Corp. has removed the chain-link fence used to cordon off the 1969-era Will County Courthouse being demolished.
ILACP Executive Director Kenny Winslow: "He’s not afraid to speak up for his constituents or prosecute the hard cases."
On a daily basis, Joliet resident Bob Tracy sells memorabilia of former President Donald Trump along West Jefferson Street near Larkin.
The chain, known for its chicken sandwiches, would replace the Larkin Avenue Steak 'n Shake restaurant, which closed several weeks ago.
On Oct. 16, Joliet owned and operated the water sewer covers located throughout, Elizabeth Duncan's negligence lawsuit pointed out.
"We appreciate your patience and ask that you drive slowly and cautiously through any construction zone," city of Joliet officials asked.
Tuesday morning marked the City Hall press conference to address vaping in Joliet. Mayor Terry D'Arcy organized the event.
Senate Bill 3098 was signed into law Friday and goes into effect Jan. 1, 2025.
Kwame Raoul is suing Salem Village Nursing and Rehabilation Center, Makhlouf Suissa, David Aryeh, Shoshana Aryeh and Eric Rothner.
Concern about vaping in Joliet involving teenagers was raised at a Joliet Township High School Board of Education meeting.
Last week, Joliet's long-time corporation counsel, Chris Regis, a close confidant of former two-term Mayor Bob O'Dekirk, was let go.
"Larry cared about the residents he served and never wanted to say no to a request for help," Walsh's chief of staff Nick Palmer once said.
In 2021, Staley Ferry was chosen by the Illinois State Crime Commission to receive its honor for Transparency in County Government award.
Following the resident voting phase, up to five finalists will be chosen to develop detailed conceptual proposals.
After delaying his guilty plea for over two years, Angel Contreras has resigned as Joliet Township Supervisor. He has DUIs in three states.
Joliet Township's elected Supervisor and an influential Will County Democrat, Angel Contreras was picked up for his third DUI in June 2022.
Tenant space for Relax The Body would contain three massage tables, three foot massage tables and three massage chairs, city reports show.
Emily Brzyki has been selling antiques and vintage items for the last four years through online sales and through markets and niche events.
Joliet's City Council voted to authorize $20 million in contracts to Austin Tyler construction, a long-time political campaign donor.
Mike Johnson, a former volunteer at Old Joliet Prison, addressed the Joliet City Council asking that his ban from the property be lifted.
Producers with the television show "Chicago PD" have also used the Joliet police motorcycles as part of their filming.
The Joliet City Council could vote on the $20.1 million contract for Austin Tyler Construction at Tuesday night's meeting.
Joliet's patrol officer did not have a valid driver's license during January's high-speed pursuit; other officers had called off the chase.
Joliet bills over 50,000 accounts monthly and the new program will save the city at least 40 cents a transaction with the new service.
Joliet's land use and economic development committee will review planner Jayne Bernhard's suggestion to hire Lamar Johnson Collaborative.
City Manager Beth Beatty approved Jacobs/Ryan Associates, an award- winning landscaping architecture firm from Chicago to design the plans.
The City of Joliet has 920 employees, up from 835 back in 2015 and owns roughly six properties that house city employees.
A lifelong Joliet resident, Paulina Martinez had worked as the Business Development Director for World Business in Chicago.