District 202 leaders are seeking community input to prioritize a strategic vision for the next three years, which includes facility growth, academic programs, and fiscal responsibility.
Madhu Mayer
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Joliet Residents Mixed on Councils Approval of Joliet Catholic Academy Expansion
The Joliet City Council approved plans for the expansion of Joliet Catholic Academy (JCA) despite objections from some residents, which will include a new multi-purpose athletic field, eight new tennis courts, and other amenities.
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City of Joliet enters agreement to transfer Southeast Sanitary District water and Sewer system to Joliet
The Joliet City Council has approved an intergovernmental agreement to transfer the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District’s water and sewer systems to the City of Joliet, providing relief to residents who have been experiencing flooding and low water pressure, and Will County has committed $15.7 million in funding for upgrades to the existing systems over the next ten years.
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Plainfield District 202 makes decision to move boundaries
The Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 Board of Education has approved a plan to adjust high school attendance boundaries, affecting students in Plainfield, Joliet and Romeoville, in order to address capacity concerns due to population growth.
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Joliet downtown new payment upgrades at Ottawa parking deck
The City of Joliet has launched a new automated parking infrastructure at the Ottawa Street Parking Deck, which includes new gates, payment equipment, license plate readers, and a second exit lane, and is now open 24/7 with payment or permit required.
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Sharks Fish & Chicken opens two Joliet locations; City Council approves beer and wine license
The City Council of Joliet unanimously approved the opening of Sharks Fish and Chicken at two locations, allowing for beer and wine consumption on premises, while a nearby Wendy’s location has closed.
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As everyone says goodbye to 2025 there were more hits than misses in surrounding communities
In 2025, the Joliet City Council approved a contract with its firefighters, residents voted on a public art sculpture, and the Village of Plainfield announced the closure of the Kohls store, while Bolingbrook was ranked 210th on U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best Places to Live, and Romeoville’s Mayor John D. Noak was elected as the new chair of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus.
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Local families express the meaning of giving at Christmas
A Joliet family and other individuals in the community are making a conscious effort to donate to local food pantries and the Salvation Army, in order to help those in need during the holiday season.
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Joliet residents voice opposition to proposed data center
Despite promises of new jobs and financial investment, many residents of Joliet are opposed to a proposal for a data center campus due to environmental concerns and potential health issues.
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Joliet budget approved, with 11 new positions
The Joliet City Council has approved the proposed 2026 annual budget, which maintains property taxes, prioritizes public safety and infrastructure, and includes investments in roads, sidewalks, Fire Department vehicles, police vehicles, and the Lake Michigan Water Project.
