#Joliet

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Feb 16, 2019

Incentive deal in talks for new grocery store on Joliet’s east side

The city of Joliet is getting closer to filling a need for a grocery store on its east side to help address an area that officials said is c

Megann Horstead

Feb 16, 2019

Changes to snow parking regulations in talks for Joliet

Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk and Interim City Manager Marty Shanahan are looking for the city to discuss the prospect of changing snow parking

Megann Horstead

Feb 16, 2019

Social media helps grant Joliet woman’s 100th birthday wish

Sunny Hill Nursing Home resident Diane Brozman knew what she wanted for her 100th birthday—100 birthday cards. In a plea to its followers,

Megann Horstead

Feb 7, 2019

Volunteers serve Joliet area communities in honor of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

For Joliet resident Jimmy Hostert, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service was a day on, not a day off. He said he believes the civil rights i

Megann Horstead

Feb 7, 2019

Former Joliet resident Sal Di Leo hopes his memoir translates well to film

Former Joliet resident and published author Sal Di Leo said he does not want his life’s story to get lost in translation. Di Leo spoke a

Megann Horstead

Feb 7, 2019

Changes to snow parking regulations in talks for Joliet

Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk and Interim City Manager Marty Shanahan are looking for the city to discuss the prospect of changing snow parking

Megann Horstead

Feb 7, 2019

Joliet church puts its own spin on Super Bowl celebration

New Canaanland Christian Church invites the community to take part in its 25th annual Super Soul Bowl Celebration.

Megann Horstead

Feb 7, 2019

Community leaders react to recommendation of termination for Joliet police officer

After recent action taken by Joliet Chief of Police Al Roechner to recommend the termination of a long-time police officer, community leader

Megann Horstead

Feb 7, 2019

Joliet officials approve controversial plans for Corridor 80 Subdivision

The Joliet City Council decided to advance the controversial plans for Corridor 80 Subdivision at its Jan. 15 meeting.

Megann Horstead

Jan 10, 2019

Joliet commission narrows in on water source alternatives

The Joliet Environmental Commission is looking to narrow in on the number of potential alternative water sources from 14 to 5 that will incl

Megann Horstead

Dec 25, 2018

Joliet names four deputy police chiefs

The Joliet Police Department has filled its top command posts.

Megann Horstead

Dec 25, 2018

City promotes safety with road weight restrictions

To promote the safety of residents and commuters traveling in and around Joliet, the city has increased the fines for overweight trucks that

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