The Joliet City Council unanimously approved a $37 million tax incentive package to bring Dick’s House of Sport, a 100,000-plus-square-foot retail store, to the Rock Run Collection mixed-use development along I-55 and I-80, creating 8,000 construction jobs and 5,000 permanent positions.
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“Good Paying Jobs” vs. Unfair Breaks: Residents debate Hyundai incentives
The Joliet City Council approved a property tax abatement agreement with Hyundai Translead, Inc. to create 1,291 jobs and invest $148 million in the community over the next three years.
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Joliet approves amendment for neighborhood revitalization program
The Joliet City Council approved an additional $30,000 to Borderless Studio’s contract for the Bicentennial Bluffs Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Plan, which will create new affordable housing, preserve existing housing, and develop a mixed-income community to reduce poverty in the area.
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Sharks Fish & Chicken opens two Joliet locations; City Council approves beer and wine license
The City Council of Joliet unanimously approved the opening of Sharks Fish and Chicken at two locations, allowing for beer and wine consumption on premises, while a nearby Wendy’s location has closed.
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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 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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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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Joliet residents question changes at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
Lori Carmine, manager of Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park in Joliet, has been placed on administrative leave, sparking questions from residents, while the city also announced plans for a large data center campus in the area.
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Joliet Council approves downtown free parking, hires Cultural Affairs Director
The Joliet City Council approved an ordinance amendment allowing free two-hour street parking in three zones between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. weekdays to improve accessibility and convenience in the downtown area, and also approved hiring a director of cultural affairs and special events at a salary of over $100,000.
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Proposed Changes to Joliet City Ordinance Aim to Reduce Unfunded Liability and Align with Affordable Care Act
The City of Joliet’s Finance Committee is considering changes to a city ordinance that would reduce the city’s unfunded insurance liability and update healthcare benefits to reflect the provisions of the Affordable Care Act.
