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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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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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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Gaylord Building Historic Site Wins Two State Museum Awards
The Gaylord Building Historic Site received two statewide awards from the Illinois Association of Museums for its work in exhibition design, public history, and community engagement, recognizing its 50 Years to Overnight Success exhibit and Story Wall initiative.
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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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Annual Plant Swap for residents in Troy Township, Village of Shorewood and City of Joliet
The Troy Public Library and Joliet Public Library will be hosting the 4th Annual Plant Swap on May 17th, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Troy Township Offices, where residents can bring plants, cuttings, seeds, or plant accessories to share with others and make new plant friends.
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Joliet Slammers Reveal Exciting Fan Giveaways for 2026 Season
The Joliet Slammers have announced their 2026 season fan giveaways, featuring three bobblehead nights, a replica jersey, magnet schedule, mini Italian flags, bucket hat, and limited-edition baseball cards.
