Tayla Stallings of Joliet Central High School earned an Honorable Mention in the 2025 Throwdown Illustration Challenge, a virtual art competition featuring 51 of Illinois’ top high school illustrators.
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History on Wheels Museum to host 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner giveaway for veteran families
History on Wheels Museum is hosting a Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Giveaway for 100 veteran families, in honor of their service and sacrifice.
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Joliet Public Schools Celebrates Principal for a Day with Community Members
Joliet Public Schools District 86 welcomed community and business members into their schools for the annual Principal for a Day Celebration, where they assisted with various school activities.
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Will County ROE STEAM Fair Celebrates Innovation in Education
The Will County Regional Office of Education (ROE) will host a STEAM Fair on November 5, 2025, at Joliet Junior College’s Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center to celebrate the power of STEAM in shaping the future and to provide interactive presentations and exploration of STEAM learning for educators, students, and community members.
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City of Joliet expands Arts and Culture at Bicentennial Park
The City of Joliet is continuing to expand its community programming and partnerships with local arts and cultural organizations at Bicentennial Park, featuring signature events, educational programming, and performances by local schools and theater groups.
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JJC Board of Trustees approves land negotiations for future Grundy County Campus
The Joliet Junior College board of trustees has approved a resolution to begin negotiations for the acquisition of 20 acres of land in Morris, Illinois, in order to expand its presence in Grundy County and offer academic programs tailored to the region’s evolving needs.
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Textile Collection event
Will County is hosting a one-day Textiles Collection Event for residents to recycle unwanted shoes, clothes, and other textiles on October 24th at the County Office Building in Joliet.
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“No Kings” protest prompts residents to speak out in Joliet, Bolingbrook
On Saturday, Oct 18, thousands of people in Joliet, Bolingbrook, and Naperville protested the No Kings rally in opposition to President Donald Trump’s perceived authoritarian agenda.
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Community participation urged in upcoming meeting on Collins Street prison in Joliet and legislation impacting it
Residents and state officials are seeking clarity over the management and future of a state-owned property currently leased to the City of Joliet, with a community meeting scheduled for October 22 to discuss potential solutions and address concerns about environmental stewardship, public safety, and oversight.
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Joliet City Square artist to share inspiration of new sculpture with residents
The City of Joliet is hosting community workshops to discuss the creative process behind the City Square sculpture, Unity Dome, and to allow residents to ask questions about the project.
