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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Joliet Police Chief William Evans Retires after Decades of Service
Chief of Police William Evans of Joliet has announced his retirement, effective May 28, 2026, and Deputy Chief Robert Brown has been appointed as Interim Police Chief to ensure a smooth transition while the city searches for a permanent successor.
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Dear Men and Women of God
New Canaanland Christian Church is hosting their annual “Stronghold” Conference 2026 from May 1st-3rd, featuring Pastor Lonnie E. Posley, Evangelist Rhonda Posley, and other ministers, with the goal of supporting resilience and removing strongholds from attendees’ lives.
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City of Joliet Issues Final Reminder for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Applications
Eligible organizations have until April 30, 2026 to apply for the City of Joliet’s 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, with an estimated allocation of $924,055, and must meet certain criteria to be considered.
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Gallery Seven presents the Chicago Society of Artists Spring Member Exhibition
Gallery Seven is hosting the Chicago Society of Artists Spring Member Exhibition from April 30 to May 31, 2026, featuring a diverse range of artwork from established and emerging artists in the Chicago area.
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Frontier League to become The National Association of Professional Baseball
The Frontier League has announced a rebranding to the National Association of Professional Baseball (NAPB) beginning in the 2027 season, with a new visual identity and a focus on being “North America’s Home Teams”.
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Romeoville’s Finance Department wins 12th Consecutive Financial Reporting Award
The Village of Romeoville’s Finance Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for their comprehensive annual financial report by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for the 12th consecutive year.
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City of Joliet named Tree City USA for 35th consecutive year
The City of Joliet has been named a “Tree City USA” for the 35th consecutive year and will celebrate Arbor Day with a poster contest and tree planting event at Lynne Thigpen Elementary School.
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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.
