Joliet City Council

City support for downtown Joliet businesses that can link revenue loss to city square project now tops $150,000.

First-time Joliet City Council candidate Juan Moreno was making a strong bid for election, running second in the race for three council seats.

Joliet city officials announce that Jose Duenez Jr. was among those found dead after a U.S. military training mission mishap.

City of Joliet continues to resist plans for cannabis shops on Jefferson Street.

Glenda Wright-McCullum, a candidate for Joliet City Council, answered questions from Shaw Local reporter Bob Okon about why she should be elected to the city council and her vision for Joliet.

Write-in candidate for Joliet City Council Larry Crawford talks with Shaw Local reporter Bob Okon about what he wants accomplish if elected on April 1

Read the transcript from our podcast with Larry Crawford, write-in candidate for Joliet City Council, for his views on affordable housing and more in Joliet

Read the transcript from our podcast with Joliet City Council write-in candidate Jim Lanham on his priorities for Joliet, if elected on April 1

Jim Lanham, a write-in candidate for Joliet City Council in the April 1 election, tells Shaw Local's Bob Okon what he wants to see in Joliet

Damon Zdunich: We need to balance industrial growth with the quality of life for our many residents. We need to drive commercial development to give our citizens the stores, restaurants, and entertainment options they deserve

Read the transcript from our podcast: Joliet City Council member Joe Clement discusses what city council should focus on as he campaigns for re-election

Joe Clement, an incumbent Joliet City Council member, answered questions from Shaw Local’s Bob Okon on why Clement feels he should be re-elected, and the future of Joliet

Read the transcript from our podcast: Joliet City Council incumbent Jan Quillman on what the council can do to improve public safety in Joliet, and more

Jan Quillman, an incumbent member of the Joliet City Council, answered questions on the issues in the race and why she feels she should be re-elected ahead of the April 1 election

City of Joliet has nearly $1 million in federal community grant funds to distribute.

Neighborhood leader John Sheridan told the Joliet City Council on Tuesday that he will be urging support for term limits.

After losing the case in federal court, former Joliet Mayor Bob O'Dekirk is pursuing his conspiracy lawsuit case in Will County against six people he blames for his 2023 election loss.

The City of Joliet has agreed to pay a Joliet police officer $287,000 in exchange for her dropping what remains of a lawsuit that claimed a detective intentionally accessed a nude photo on her cellphone.

The Joliet City Council on Tuesday approved plans for a 120-home subdivision to be built on land partly owned by Mayor Terry D’Arcy. The mayor excused himself from the vote.

Open house on Wednesday is one of several ways Joliet residents can get details as the city embarks on 30 miles of water main replacements this year.

The Joliet candidate forum will be 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Jacob Henry Mansion.

The Joliet City Council votes Tuesday on plans for the Prairie Landing subdivision, which would be built on land partly owned by Mayor Terry D'Arcy.

Cannabis shop wants to move into vacated NAPA auto parts store on Jefferson Street in Joliet.

Attorneys for Joliet said former Mayor Bob O’Dekirk’s federal lawsuit made frivolous legal arguments and sought to “hijack the busy federal courts for an improper purpose, such as to harass.”

Joliet offers former MyGrain brewery space for potential restaurant use while it looks for a developer for former Cragigale's comedy club, too.

An attorney is seeking to have his client’s legal fees paid by a former Joliet mayor whose conspiracy lawsuit was dismissed in federal court in February.

Business development coming slowly to Rock Run Collection, in Joliet but developer says a 'major lineup' will be announced soon.

The city of Joliet is beginning the process of developing its first comprehensive plan in decades. Here is what two candidates for city council had to say about future development.

Ceramic Creations in Joliet gets first license to serve wine or beer to creative customers. License available to craft shops and salons,

Glenda Wright-McCullum: My vision for the future development of the city of Joliet is to ensure that every voice is heard, every neighborhood thrives, and every resident has the opportunity to succeed

Jim Lanham on top public safety concerns: Let the police do their jobs. Period. Don’t give in to criminals. Don’t worry if it will upset social justice warriors.

A political action committee chaired by a Joliet Democratic state senator has endorsed a write-in candidate whom the senator once worked for instead of the Democratic Party candidate for Joliet Township supervisor. 

The Joliet City Council will vote Tuesday on a new Class N liquor license for art studios, craft shops and salons. Ceramic Creations would be the first recipient.

Joliet City Council will decide Tuesday whether to approve a liquor license for Theodore Street ceramic studio.

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former Joliet mayor against two former police officials and others that alleged he was the victim of an alleged conspiracy in 2020 to subject him to criminal charges. 

The Will County Clerk said the county’s attorneys plan to appeal a judge’s decision to allow Joliet City Council member Cesar Guerrero on the ballot for the April 1 election for Joliet Township.

Candidates for the April 1 election gave their views on city issues at a forum held Thursday.

Cesar Guerrero testified at Thursday a ballot hearing. His attorney says Will County is trying to keep Guerrero off the ballot. County attorney says candidate ignored repeated warnings of ineligibility.

City considers hiring contractor to broaden its presence on social media.

A 17-member committee and more will help Joliet map out its first comprehensive plan since the 1950s.

The Joliet City Council approved spending $115,000 to buy two of seven parcels needed for the levee to be built along the east side of the Des Plaines River.

First round of appointments to citizens' committee for Joliet comprehensive plan stirred a backlash.

Construction starts in May as Joliet revamps its water system and switches from wells to a Lake Michigan pipeline.

A forum for Joliet City Council at-large candidates will be held on Feb. 19 at the Joliet Public Library on Ottawa Street. Joliet residents may submit questions in advance.

A former Joliet housing authority official and vocal supporter of former Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk was able to avoid prison time after pleading guilty to felony cocaine possession.

Joliet community mental health program leads to 50% decline overall in suicides, no teenage suicides in past two years

Joliet City Council member Cesar Guerrero, and three other candidates, will not be on the ballot in April, Will County Clerk Annette Parker says. Guerrero said Tuesday night he plans on being on the ballot as Joliet Township supervisor candidate.

Future Joliet levee meets FEMA requirement to protect against a flood the city says never would happen.

The Joliet City Council will consider approving the donation of land with a value of about $377,000 from NorthPoint for the construction of a future water tower.

The city of Joliet has been holding meetings this week with any residents interested in joining the Community Emergency Response Team to create corps of volunteers to help in emergencies and big events.