The City of Joliet is seeking artists, performers, instructors, and arts organizations to apply to be part of the City’s 2026 lineup of performances, classes, and cultural experiences at the newly developed City Square and Concerts on the Hill at the historic Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre.
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“Let Me Be Real With You” by Arshay Cooper
Arshay Cooper’s book “Let Me Be Real With You” is an inspirational self-help book that teaches readers how to overcome trauma, find hope, and make positive changes in their lives.
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UChicago Medicine AdventHealth breaks new ground in Bolingbrook
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Bolingbrook recently broke ground on a new Cardiac Catheterization Lab, which will expand access to life-saving cardiac services for the community and is set to open in 2027.
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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.
Posted inEducation
Taft Elementary to Celebrate 95th Anniversary
Taft Elementary School in Joliet is celebrating its 95th anniversary on September 24, 2025, and is seeking photos from the community to commemorate the event, with T-shirts available for purchase.
Posted inOpinion
We must save our libraries
Libraries provide a warm, welcoming space for all members of a community, offering access to technology, workshops, classes, and a variety of other resources, making them vital to local communities.
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District 202 Updates Community on Strategic Plan for the Future
District 202 has updated its strategic plan, outlining five-year goals and hopes for the future, with the next step being the consolidation of comments and a possible vote on boundary changes by fall 2025.
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Joliet Central Culinary Arts Addition grand opening
Joliet Township High School is inviting the community to the grand opening of the Joliet Central High School Culinary Arts Addition, which includes two state-of-the-art culinary labs, upgraded restrooms, a staff wellness room, and a made-for-TV demonstration kitchen.
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Terry D’Arcy files petitions for Joliet Mayor
D’Arcy has not formalized his campaign platform but said he believes there are key areas his administration would concentrate on if elected from truck traffic to public safety and water issues. “Truck traffic is a major problem in Joliet creating congestion, pollution and adding to the crumbling infrastructure of roads. We need a capital infrastructure plan to address dilapidated roads that have been ignored for too long.”
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Joliet Central Spring Musical, The Spit Fire Grill
The Spitfire Grill is an American musical based on the 1996 critically acclaimed movie that depicts the journey of a young woman just released from prison who decides to start her new life in a rural town in Wisconsin. She participates in a journey within the town toward its own tenuous reawakening.
