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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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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Joliet council continues agreement with Correctional Center
The Joliet City Council adopted an intergovernmental agreement with the State of Illinois to continue using the Joliet Correctional Center for historical, cultural, and economic purposes, despite concerns from residents about access to former employees and the financial burden on the city.
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Remembering Maxine Boykin: A Trailblazer in Joliet Law Enforcement
Maxine Boykin was the first Black female to join the Joliet Police Department in 1961, and she served as a detective until her retirement in 2000, during which time she worked on some of the department’s most memorable cases.
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Joliet 2026 budget under consideration to be voted on at next meeting
The City of Joliet is considering a balanced $305 million budget for fiscal year 2026, which includes sidewalk replacements, roadwork, and water main replacements, as well as the hiring of 11 new employees, and a significant decrease in crime rates.
