The Joliet City Council unanimously approved a $37 million tax incentive package to bring Dick’s House of Sport, a 100,000-plus-square-foot retail store, to the Rock Run Collection mixed-use development along I-55 and I-80, creating 8,000 construction jobs and 5,000 permanent positions.
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Joliet council proposes ban for criminal conduct on city property, former Galowich YMCA to become new recreation hub
The Joliet City Council is considering an ordinance that will ban anyone who commits an offense on public property for a set period, and the former Galowich Family YMCA has been approved for redevelopment into an indoor and outdoor commercial recreation facility.
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Plainfield Post Office to be renamed for fallen Soldier Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood’s legislation to rename the Plainfield Post Office in honor of Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr., a decorated Army veteran from Joliet, has gained bipartisan support and was unanimously approved by the House of Representatives.
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Beyond the Badge: How Joliet Police Veteran Andrew Jose is Leading in the Community
Lieutenant Andrew Jose of the Joliet Police Department was honored at the District 54 Toastmaster Spring Conference for his exceptional humanitarian service and dedication to mentoring both officers and youth.
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Plainfield Looks to Avoid Joliet’s “Mad Rush” with Data Center Moratorium
The Plainfield Village Board has approved a 180-day moratorium on all data center applications and permits to update zoning laws and ensure local power grids can handle the demand before allowing developers to break ground.
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Plainfield Halts Data Center Growth to Avoid Struggles Seen in Joliet and Yorkville
The Village of Plainfield has adopted an ordinance to place a 180-day moratorium on the development of data centers within the village, citing environmental concerns and insufficient power infrastructure.
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Joliet Council Votes to Open Former JJC Student Housing to General Public
The Joliet City Council has approved an amendment to an existing ordinance that now allows a multi-family development to serve tenants that are not affiliated with Joliet Junior College.
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How Plainfield’s New $250,000 Grant Will Connect 20 Miles of DuPage River Trails
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood has secured $250,000 in federal funding to improve the Bentley Property park pathway, creating a 20-mile trail connection along the DuPage River, and the Plainfield Park District has declared Dark Sky Week to raise awareness of light pollution and promote dark sky-friendly lighting practices.
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“Good Paying Jobs” vs. Unfair Breaks: Residents debate Hyundai incentives
The Joliet City Council approved a property tax abatement agreement with Hyundai Translead, Inc. to create 1,291 jobs and invest $148 million in the community over the next three years.
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New gallery in downtown Joliet a destination for art enthusiasts
Bill Dimitroulas has opened the Atelier Joliet Art Gallery in downtown Joliet, featuring artwork ranging in price from $500 to $8000, with the goal of inspiring and connecting people from diverse backgrounds.
