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.
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Joliet Slammers to play pre-Season exhibition game at Old Joliet Prison
The Joliet Slammers will kick off the Route 66 Centennial Celebration with a one-of-a-kind exhibition game at the Old Joliet Prison, “The Big House Ballgame”, on April 30th.
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Will County Children’s Advocacy Center receives big donation
The Aspire Booster Club donated a large supply of gifts to the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center through their “Giving Tree” to support children and families affected by abuse, neglect, and violence.
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Joliet Black Police Officers Association Holiday Giving
The Joliet BPOA partnered with the Spanish Community Center to provide Christmas gifts to children in the community, chosen with love and care to bring joy to families this holiday season.
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Holiday Festivities in Joliet: Santa send-off and 49th Festival of the Gnomes
The City of Joliet is hosting two holiday events, the annual Santa Send-Off Parade and the 49th Festival of the Gnomes, on December 13 and 14, 2025, to celebrate the season with festive cheer and family-friendly activities.
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Pace launches new service in Joliet to connect riders to jobs
Pace Suburban Bus has partnered with the City of Joliet to launch a new VanGo service, which provides commuters with a flexible, affordable, and reliable way to access jobs in the area.
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National Hook-Up of Black Women celebrate 34th Annual Founders Day
The National Hook-Up of Black Women (NHBW) Joliet Chapter celebrated 34 years of service to the community with a brunch event featuring guest speakers, honorees, and a message of equity, empowerment, healing, and hope.
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Plainfield ranks number 1 among communities across the state
The Village of Plainfield in Illinois ranks 1st in the state and 12th in the US for economic activity and population growth, with a median household income of $143,064 and a monthly cost of living of $4,226.
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Romeoville to Welcome 55+ Community with 122 Units in New Development
Clover Development has proposed a 122-unit active adult (55+) residential community in Romeoville, featuring modern amenities and a variety of floor plans, with construction scheduled to begin in fall 2026 and completion anticipated in summer 2028.
