The Joliet Area Historical Museum is hosting a family-friendly New Year’s event for kids on December 30th, featuring arts & crafts, a DJ dance party, an early countdown, and party favors.
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Attorney General and Joliet Mayor issue statement regarding findings of Joliet Police Department
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Joliet Mayor Terry D’Arcy have issued a joint statement affirming their commitment to ensuring constitutional policing in Joliet after the release of the findings of the Attorney General’s investigation into policing practices in the city.
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Will County Health expands behavioral health services
The Will County Health Department is expanding mental health services at its Northern and Eastern branch offices, offering outpatient behavioral health services for adults, children and adolescents, as well as the Mobile Criss Response and 590 Crisis Care programs.
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Joliet Officials Respond to Attorney General’s Office Report on Police Department
Joliet city officials and the Joliet Police Department have responded to a report released by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, which includes findings from a three-year investigation into the tragic death of Eric Lurry after his arrest by JPD officers in 2020, and have implemented numerous improvements in key areas of police operations since 2021.
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Will County Health Department Expands Mental Health Services, Offers Mobile Response Program
The Will County Health Department is expanding mental health services at its Northern and Eastern branch offices, offering outpatient behavioral health services for adults, children and adolescents, as well as the Mobile Criss Response and 590 Crisis Care programs.
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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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Joliet-Area MLK Day of Service Encourages Community Service in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Joliet-Area MLK Day of Service is an annual event where individuals of all ages can participate in community service projects in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with over 400 volunteers expected to attend.
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Joliet Area Unites in March Against Gender-Based Violence
The Zonta Club of the Joliet Area organized a March and Rally in downtown Joliet to commemorate the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, with men leading the march and rally to raise awareness of the impact of gender-based violence in the community.
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Promising electric vehicle plant in Joliet shuts down abruptly
Lion Electric has halted production at its Joliet plant and laid off 400 employees due to a downturn in electric vehicle sales, but Joliet Mayor Terry D’Arcy remains hopeful for the reopening of the site.
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Will County Animal Protection Services waiving Pet Adoption fees for veterans and active duty servicemembers
Will County Animal Protection Services is waiving all dog and cat adoption fees for veterans and active duty servicemembers in November as part of their “Pets for Vets” promotion event.
