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June 07, 2025
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Lockport Township hosts 50 organizations for senior expo

Lockport Township hosts 50 organizations for senior expo

The Lockport Township Supervisor's Office hosted the eighth annual Senior Expo Friday for over 600 residents.

By Jessie Molloy●
June 06, 2025 at 5:00 pm CDT

Joliet police false arrest lawsuit expected to head to trial

Joliet police false arrest lawsuit expected to head to trial

A trial has been requested for a false arrest lawsuit against the City of Joliet and attorneys for the city have signaled the possibility of a settlement in a case over the in-custody death of Eric Lurry.

By Felix Sarver●
June 06, 2025 at 3:00 pm CDT

Lockport considering plans for townhomes near Victoria Crossing

Lockport considering plans for townhomes near Victoria Crossing

The Lockport City Council is considering a plan for a new 23-unit townhome development north of Division Street and East of Cedar Road.

By Jessie Molloy●
June 06, 2025 at 2:30 pm CDT

Public housing in Joliet transformed again with new senior apartments

Public housing in Joliet transformed again with new senior apartments

Former public housing project in Joliet now provides independent living for seniors with a fitness center, movie theater and more.

By Bob Okon●
June 05, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

State commission holding Joliet hearing on Nicor rate hike

State commission holding Joliet hearing on Nicor rate hike

The Illinois Commerce Commission will be at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park on Monday to hear testimony on Nicor's proposed record $308.6 million rate hike in natural gas rates.

By Bob Okon●
June 05, 2025 at 10:13 am CDT

Orlando won’t be back on Joliet Plan Commission

Orlando won’t be back on Joliet Plan Commission

Dominick Orlando was known as a plan commissioner with an independent streak, and now he has the distinction of being taken off the panel by two different mayors.

By Bob Okon●
June 05, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Free parking in downtown Joliet still weeks away

Free parking in downtown Joliet still weeks away

Joliet City Manager Beatty says free-parking plan should be ready for City Council vote in two weeks. But putting it in place will take longer.

By Bob Okon●
June 04, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Joliet community leader Sheridan makes second appeal for local term limits

Joliet community leader Sheridan makes second appeal for local term limits

Cunningham Neighborhood Council President John Sheridan is urging local term limits, but Joliet City Council members have not responded.

By Bob Okon●
June 03, 2025 at 10:10 pm CDT

Raynor Avenue next Joliet street to be blocked by construction

Raynor Avenue next Joliet street to be blocked by construction

The city of Joliet announced Tuesday that Raynor Avenue will be closed at Six Corners starting Monday for a pavement project.

By Bob Okon●
June 03, 2025 at 4:35 pm CDT

Joliet regional water project construction begins in Chicago

Joliet regional water project construction begins in Chicago

A park on the southwest side of Chicago marks the starting point for a 60-plus mile pipeline that will bring Lake Michigan water to the Joliet region.

By Bob Okon●
June 02, 2025 at 8:54 pm CDT
Orlando faces removal again from Joliet Plan Commission

Orlando faces removal again from Joliet Plan Commission

The Joliet City Council will vote Tuesday on Mayor D'Arcy's recommendation to replace Dominic Orlando, who D'Arcy brought back onto the Plan Commission after his removal by former Mayor O'Dekrik.

By Bob Okon●
June 02, 2025 at 4:46 pm CDT
Groundbreaking Monday for Joliet regional water project

Groundbreaking Monday for Joliet regional water project

Joliet, Crest Hill, Shorewood, Romeoville, Minooka and Channahon will celebrate start of 60-mile pipeline for Lake Michigan water at Chicago event.

By Bob Okon●
June 02, 2025 at 7:00 am CDT

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