The Joliet City Council has approved an intergovernmental agreement to transfer the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District’s water and sewer systems to the City of Joliet, providing relief to residents who have been experiencing flooding and low water pressure, and Will County has committed $15.7 million in funding for upgrades to the existing systems over the next ten years.
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City of Joliet will assume water and sewer services for southeast Joliet Sanitary District customers
The City of Joliet will assume ownership, operation, and maintenance of the water and sewer system currently operated by the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District (SEJSD), following approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City, the District, and Will County at the next City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 20, with a $15.7 million infrastructure investment planned over the next ten years.
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Joliet history in your own words
The Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study is inviting community members to share stories and memories about the region’s Black history at upcoming Community Interview Events, with the goal of preserving and documenting significant places, people, and events.
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City of Joliet Launches Initiative to Preserve African American Heritage
Community members are invited to attend a series of interviews to share stories and information about Joliet’s African American history, which will help shape planning decisions, preserve historic sites, and enrich cultural programs.
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Joliet area American Black history project
The Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study is a project that aims to document and preserve the places, people, and events significant to the history and culture of Joliet’s Black community, and community members are invited to attend a series of upcoming Community Interview Events to share their stories.
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Joliet Township passes resolution in support of One Fair Wage for workers
Joliet Township has adopted a resolution in support of the One Fair Wage legislation, urging the Illinois General Assembly and Congress to eliminate the subminimum wage for tipped workers and ensure all workers receive a full minimum wage.
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Joliet Township renovates Forest Park Community Center Food Pantry
Joliet Township hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the renovated Forest Park Community Center Food Pantry, which will provide emergency food assistance to residents in need, with plans to open in May.
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Joliet Area Black Community History Project
The Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study is underway to document the history and culture of the Joliet area’s Black community, and the Joliet Historical Museum is hosting a free event on Saturday, February 22, where attendees can share their memories and artifacts.
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Joliet Township Democratic Slate named for 2025 elections
The Democratic Party of Joliet Township has put forward a diverse slate of candidates for the April 1, 2025, township elections, who are dedicated to fostering transparency, equity, and progress for the township’s residents.
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Free tax preparation
Will County Center for Community Concerns Inc. in partnership with Joliet Township will offer FREE Volunteer Income Tax Assistance starting February 2022 and ending April 2022 if you earned less than $56,000 last year. Due to COVID documents will be dropped off and the client will be called for face to face review appointment. To […]
