Will County man tests positive for COVID-19
The first case of coronavirus was discovered in Will County
today.
In a press release, IDPH officials said a 54-year old man
has been isolated in the...
COVID-19 UPDATE AND THE CITY OF JOLIET
The City of Joliet
acknowledges recent concerns surrounding the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The
City is following the most current recommendations from the Illinois Department...
New Lenox Fire Protection District Requesting Vehicle Donations for Training
“We are looking for cars, SUVs, trucks or vans,” said NLFPD Training Officer, Lieutenant Brian Applegate. “The donated vehicles really help us out by allowing us to train and refresh our skills when using our extrication tools, as well as practicing new techniques on vehicle stabilization.”
Will County Animal Control Celebrates New Building in Joliet
Dr. Leroy Schild, the Will County Animal Control administrator, said their agency has been working towards the space for the past 20 years. He adds the building acts as a more centrally located facility to help serve the County.
BBQ Smokedown returns to Chicagoland Speedway this Summer
JOLIET, Ill. (February 21, 2020) —
Chicagoland Speedway announced today that the BBQ SmokeDown will return to
Chicagoland Speedway’s NASCAR Summer Festival Weekend June 18-21. Last...
City of Joliet holds public forum on water source options later tonight
The Study was launched in August of 2018 to evaluate alternatives for a new source of water for the City. An initial list of 14 potential sources was reduced to five, including the Illinois River, Kankakee River, Lake Michigan through the Chicago Department of Water Management, Lake Michigan through the DuPage Water Commission and Lake Michigan through a new Indiana intake. The final report along with an interactive decision matrix can be found on the website at www.rethinkwaterjoliet.org/reports . The City’s current source of water is the deep well aquifer that will no longer be able to meet the City’s needs by 2030.
