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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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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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 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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Fireworks and Festivities to Light Up the River at Bicentennial Park July 3, 2025
The Independence Celebration at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park in Joliet will feature four bands on two stages, food vendors, kids’ games, and a fireworks display at 9:30 pm on Thursday, July 3, from 6:00-10:00 pm.
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City of Joliet winter weather guidelines, snowplow tracking now available
The City of Joliet has implemented a snow removal plan for the 2025 winter season, including tracking of snowplows, a snow parking ban, and guidelines for shoveling and mailboxes, to ensure the safety of its residents during snowstorms.
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Joliet Officials and AG Kwame Raoul Collaborate on Constitutional Policing
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Joliet Mayor Terry D’Arcy have issued a joint statement affirming their commitment to ensuring constitutional policing in Joliet, following the release of the findings of their investigation into policing practices in the city.
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Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice Slams Prosecutor for Misinformation on Pretrial Fairness Act
Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice criticizes Will County State\’s Attorney Jim Glasgow for misleading the public about the Pretrial Fairness Act, which has resulted in lower crime rates and fewer pretrial incarcerations.
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Joliet approves new parking plan for downtown
The Joliet City Council has approved spending $56,738 on a mobile license plate reader to enforce parking regulations in the downtown area, with the goal of providing free parking for customers and two-hour parking limits for employees of downtown businesses.
