“This allows everyone to stay in their districts and not dramatically change it,” said City Manager Jim Capparelli in reference to a map the staff drew Tuesday afternoon prior to the meeting.
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The Art Movement, igniting passion for Joliet area artist
TTW, Web Staff Project Acclaim has selected The Art Movement, Inc. to receive the Second Quarter of 2022 Reverend James E. Allen Award for Service to the Community. The Art Movement, INC. (TAM) is a diverse collective of artists and art supporters who collaborate as agents of change to promote art and artists in the […]
Posted inEntertainment, Food & Wine, Joliet, Local, News
Taste of Joliet
Summer at the Taste of Joliet is on June 24-26th. The event will have a mix of live music, food, drinks, and fun at the carnival! The entertainment will be live performances from: Friday, June 24 Saturday, June 25 Sunday, June 26 The food lineup will be Annabell Bar BQ, Barone’s, Blackhawk BBQ & Seafood, […]
Posted inJoliet, Local, News, Sports, Will County
Joliet Slammers to host “Water Conservation Night”
TTW Web Staff Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant invites the public to learn about the benefits of water conservation, while enjoying the Joliet Slammer game at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at Duly Health and Care Field. “Thank you to the Joliet Slammers for making water conservation one of their themes for the summer baseball […]
Posted inEducation, Joliet, Local, Plainfield, Shorewood
Troy end-of-year celebration honors staff “Q Awards” for outstanding service, Service Awards presented
IEA Education Support Professional Star Awards were given to those support professionals who made a difference in the lives of Troy students, colleagues, and communities. Star Awards were given to Angelina Armenta, Susan Dubs, Pam Korn-Eigenheer, Deb Lewis, Mary Ann Nunez, Gina Schalk, Lora Soehlke, Sharman Strode and Stacy Trizna.
Posted inCommentary, Joliet, News, Politics, Will County
Wayne’s Words: Joliet redistricting decision could come as soon as June 14
By Wayne Horne City Council District boundaries may undergo some dramatic changes in the very near future according to comments made at the May 17 City Council meeting. The possibility of significant changes among the City Council District members also may be in the making. There is a strong possibility that current District 3 Councilwoman, […]
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Amazon warehouse workers in Joliet want facility to shut down
“What the workers want are assurances that the company will implement safety protocols and develop policies that will address such incidents in the future,” Carden said. “Workers also want to be paid during the time that the plant is closed.”
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Joliet West High School Boys Baseball Advances to Sectional Championship After Winning Regional Championship
The Joliet West High School Baseball Team has advanced to the Sectional Championship after winning the Class 4A Joliet West Regional Championship with a 13-2 win over Homewood-Flossmoor on Saturday. The Sectional Game is 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1 at Lockport Township High School. Tickets are $7 and are available here: https://gofan.co/app/school/IL50184
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Decoration Day is Memorial Day
Several cities around the country, both in the north and the south, have claimed to be the birthplace of the observance two years before the one at Arlington, Virginia. In 1966 Congress and President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, NY to be the official birthplace of the Memorial Day observance on May 5, 1866. In 1968 the last Monday in May was mandated by Congress as the official Memorial Day. It was declared a national holiday in 1971. This year is being recognized as the 150th Anniversary of Memorial Day.
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Does Joliet need a new district?
When a district grows by 10 percent, it triggers a remap of the district. Capparelli told Reardon her district actually grew by 16 percent, which would prompt redistricting. The city manager said a possible redistricting will impact every Joliet City Council district, except for District 1, represented by Larry Hug. District 1 did not change in population, based on 2020 census figures, according to Capparelli.
