The Joliet City Council voted to approve the conditional annexation of a proposed data center campus, despite concerns from residents regarding environmental issues, job opportunities, and potential health risks.
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Joliet Residents Mixed on Councils Approval of Joliet Catholic Academy Expansion
The Joliet City Council approved plans for the expansion of Joliet Catholic Academy (JCA) despite objections from some residents, which will include a new multi-purpose athletic field, eight new tennis courts, and other amenities.
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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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Joliet votes to keep grocery tax
The Joliet City Council has approved a 1 percent grocery tax, which is the same as the state tax, to be collected until Jan. 1, 2025, with the funds going to local municipalities to support critical services.
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Joliet Council adopts blueprint for revitalizing downtown
The Joliet City Council has adopted a comprehensive plan to revitalize the area around the Joliet Gateway Transportation Center downtown, encouraging mixed-use development and residential growth to fuel local economic growth.
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Residency Requirement Removed for Joliet Firefighters in New Contract
The Joliet City Council approved a contract with the International Association of Firefighters Local 44, allowing firefighters to live up to 50 miles from the city center and providing a 3.25% annual pay increase for the next four years, and also named a street in honor of fallen soldier Jose Dunez Jr.
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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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Joliet City Council Approves Raises for Future Elected Officials
The Joliet City Council has approved raises for future elected officials, including a $7,000 increase for the Mayor and a $4,000 increase for the three at-large council seats, effective May 2027.
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Joliet approves purchase of $820,000 building, council members push back
The Joliet City Council has approved the purchase of a 7,090-square-foot private office building for $820,000 to provide additional space for government services, while also adopting a travel policy for elected and appointed officials and employees.
