Joliet

Joliet, Illinois Student Earns Third Place This Week at IHSA State Journalism Finals

Joliet, IL - A Joliet West High School student is earning statewide recognition after placing among the top young journalists in Illinois. Dalyla Martinez, a student journalist at Joliet West...

Will County, IL – New Orleans North Festival at Joliet Slammers: A Must-Visit August Event

Joliet, IL - The 12th annual Joliet New Orleans North Slammers Festival is coming, an enduring August tradition...

Illinois Man’s Alleged Multi-Day Car, Mall Crime Spree Highlights Concerns Over Pretrial Fairness Act

JOLIET, IL - Businesses in Joliet have faced a challenging three days. From Honda of Joliet to JC Penney,...

Stay Safe This Spooky Season: Joliet PD’s Comprehensive Guide to Halloween Safety

JOLIET, Ill. — Halloween in Joliet is a magical time filled with costumes and candy, but the Joliet Police...

Horrific Illinois Crash: Scooterist Dragged Nearly a Mile by Jeep

JOLIET – A 33-year-old woman from Joliet is in critical condition after an early morning accident Wednesday.  According to reports...

Joliet Fire Department confirms COVID-19 case

The City of Joliet has confirmed the first positive COVID-19 case within the Fire Department. The employee’s last workday was March 30. On March...

McDonough Street closure (Airport Dr to Houbolt Rd), Starts Today

The road closure, beginning today, April 6th, will have a posted detour to West Jefferson Street, around the Joliet Regional Airport. The McDonough Street...

Joint Workshop to Review Alternative Water Sources

The Joliet City Council and the City’s Environmental Commission will review the benefits and challenges of the alternative water sources examined during the Phase II Alternative...

Residential Senior Snow Removal Program Returns for 2019-20

The City of Joliet is once again offering snow removal assistance this winter to City of Joliet residents 65 years or older, or a person with a doctor verified disability. The program is designed to make it easier for seniors and persons with disabilities to leave their homes for necessities such as picking up prescriptions or groceries and getting to medical appointments by providing snow removal from paved driveways and service sidewalks at their homes. This program is restricted to single family homes only. Funds are limited and other requirements may apply.

DOWNTOWN ROAD AND LANE CLOSURES BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

JOLIET-North Benton Street, between Scott and Ottawa streets, will be closed beginning on Monday, September 9, 2019. The road closure on north Benton Street is expected to last approximately two days.

“We Count 2020” Census Campaign Kick-Off Event

Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk will provide an opening keynote address on the importance of getting a complete count for the upcoming 2020 U.S. Census. The event will also feature a presentation by the U.S. Census Bureau on the basics of the 2020 U.S. Census, and by the Spanish Community Center on outreach efforts to hard-to-count populations of the community.
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