Bob Okon

Nurses at Saint Joseph Medical Center have been urging Joliet residents to speak out on local hospital cuts at a state board meeting on Monday.

More than 30 people attended a meeting in Joliet organized by neighbors of a future JCA stadium, including two people with school connections who gave some insight into the project.

The biggest summer festival in Joliet starts at 3 p.m. Friday and runs through the weekend featuring more than 20 food vendors, just about as many music acts, and a carnival.

Joliet has called a special City Council for 9 a.m. Friday to vote on a legal settlement in the disputes between the city, CenterPoint Properties and NorthPoint Development.

Jayne Berhnard, a planner employed by the city of Joliet since 2017, has been promoted to the position of planning director.

The city of Joliet has not had an inspector general since Sean Connolly's contract was terminated in January 2024. The city manager announced Wednesday that Stephen DiNolfo has been hired for the job.

Free street parking slated to start Sept. 1 in downtown Joliet. Parking in decks and commuter lots still will cost downtown visitors.

Council members on Tuesday said they are looking for a new director of cultural affairs and special events who can create events on an almost daily basis in Joliet.

Future center for veteran services is being created in vacant office building that was part of the former Silver Cross Hospital campus in Joliet.

Residents of the Joliet Catholic Academy neighborhood will meet Wednesday at the Croatian Cultural Club.

The City Council votes Tuesday on free 2-hour street parking in downtown Joliet.

The Joliet City Council will vote Tuesday on whether to create a new position for director of cultural affairs and special events.

The administration building at the Old Joliet Prison now is open for visits. Must be 16 and older to go on tours,

But mayor said the city plans to revitalize the commercial district in and around Joliet's indoor mall. New hotel opened Thursday, and retail is still coming.

David Lee Nelson, 57, of Plainfield died after collision. Two women in critical condition.