City news in northern Illinois
Sculptor from Spain joins others from Midwest, California and Will County in presentation of downtown sculpture proposals to Joliet Arts Commission.
Public comment invited when Joliet Arts Commission looks at six finalists for City Square sculpture on Wednesday.
The Joliet Arts Commission has narrowed the list of finalists for its art sculpture contest for the future city square in downtown Joliet. The six finalists will present their proposals at the Joliet Arts Commission meeting on Wednesday. The finalists were chosen from 14 original submissions.
The city of Joliet work will be replacing water mains along Plainfield Road, between Black Road and Theodore Street.
Police crack down on bad driving along Millsdale Road in Joliet after neighbors complain of traffic scofflaws.
The Lockport City Council Committee of the Whole gave approval to advance a proposed agreement for design work by Tria Architecture for new HVAC and related systems at the Central Square City Hall building.
Joliet city manager calls Councilman Hug a bully in wake of heated exchange this week. Hug says he tells people where he stands.
The city of Joliet on Wednesday announced that two major parking lots downtown will be closed, but the city is offering free parking at its Ottawa Street deck for library, business patrons.
Joliet will consider continued mailing of its newsletter to households believed to have limited computer access after deciding to go with an e-newsletter for city communication.
Osho Food Mart will be the second new opening in the Chicago Street Plaza in Joliet located at 410-426 S. Chicago St.
Mayor Terry D'Arcy, educators, others join to warn against vaping as school year nears.
Lane restrictions at Cass Street likely to have bigger impact as Joliet bridges shut down for repairs.
Staley Ferry is leaving to take a job as city clerk of Joliet, a move that was announced July 31. The Will County executive has not recommended an interim clerk to the County Board.
The City of Lockport announced residents in older subdivisions could be visited by public works staff in the coming weeks as the city completes lead service inspection for the state.
Dustin Anderson was hired as community development director on Monday. Paulina Martinez became economic development director in May.
HVAC system was damaged in July 14 storm.
World Kia plans to open a second location on Jefferson Street for used car sales and service.
Water from a water main break in Joliet "forced the gravel out of the trench, causing a ‘sink hole’ in the intersection," according to the city's distribution systems superintendent.
The Joliet City Center Partnership can help business owners find the right location, look into grant programs and incentives, according to Priscilla Cordero, executive director.
Dustin Anderson previously was town manager in Munster, Indiana
Mayor D'Arcy says, 'Joliet voted for change' in response to questions about Chris Regis' departure.
The county clerk's office now will be on November ballot as Staley Ferry leaves three months ahead of election.
The city of Joliet has announced the 2024 Neighborhood Hero Award winners, a program that honors properties with exemplary yards.
Starting Monday, Joliet residents can go to the city website to view design ideas for a sculpture and vote for their favorite. Voting will end on Aug. 9.
Starting Monday, July 22, the City of Yorkville will begin construction on the installation of new water mains on River Street, Center Street, Spring Street, West Street, Colton Street, and Park Street.
Demolition of the old Joliet Catholic High School gym, now priced at $1.5 million, is expected to start in early August and be completed this year.
The old Opera House building on State Street in Lockport has had its renovation delayed as owners look for viable tenants.
Geneva will be providing a special citywide brush collection to help residents remove fallen trees and branches Monday to Friday, July 22 to 26.
Rock and Roll museum has no reopening date. JJC campus closed at least three weeks.
Human remains that were accidentally unearthed in May by a contractor crew doing utility work in the 200 block of Park Street in Yorkville have been identified as belong to a woman who died in 1848.
The Yorkville City Council unanimously passed a package of agreements regarding development of 228 acres of Bristol Township, in unincorporated Kendall County, into a data center campus.
The Joliet Park District on Thursday plans to reopen the front nine holes of the Inwood Golf Course and four of the baseball fields at the Inwood Athletic Complex following this week's storms.
Geneva will increase efforts to reduce mosquitos after the West Nile Virus was found in a surveillance trap.
The Sandwich Committee of the Whole Council meetings beginning next month will start at 7 p.m. followed by the regular City Council meetings. The change is set to go into effect Aug. 5.
An exterior section of the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 was damaged in a freakish development during a storm that blew through downtown Joliet on Sunday morning.
Store would be at 118 N. Ottawa St. in Hotel Plaza building.
City upgrades welcomed by business community.
The Geneva City Council unanimously approved a zoning variation to allow Coldwell Banker to have a parking lot and entrance at 230 E. State St.
Uxmar Torres's duties became official this week after City Council approval.
Sandwich Mayor Todd Latham is proposing the city lower the speed limit in the downtown and possibly regulate smoking in front of businesses as a way to make the downtown more welcoming.
Batavia Third Ward Alderman Dan Chanzit , whose term does not expire until 2027, announced his plans to resign in May in order to focus on his business.
The project includes a new city square and redesigned Chicago Street, two features that Joliet city officials and advocates say will inject new vitality downtown.
Joliet waste collection service will be one day late for Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5.
A Joliet City Council committee wants more information on why the low bidder was disqualified before a vote Tuesday on a contract to build a downtown plaza and rebuild Chicago Street.
Developer wants an industrial zoning in an area near Louis Joliet mall for warehouse and possible assembly plant.
The Yorkville City Council approved a grant planning support contract with the Lakota Group for the Grainco Farm Supply Property in the heart of the downtown Hydraulic District.
Joliet City square and Chicago Street redesign contract puts in motion downtown improvements that the city of Joliet has planned for years.
The Joliet City Center Partnership Saturday event includes an assortment of activities and entertainment in downtown Joliet.
ComEd has informed Geneva the recent outages on the west side have been caused by trees and wildlife. The outages have lasted less than one minute.
The Joliet Plan Commission last week voted 6-0 in favor of the single-family housing plan that goes to the City Council for approval on July 16.