Local Joliet Tree to Shine in 2025 City Square Holiday Celebration

It’s official! The City of Joliet is excited to announce that the 2025 City Square Christmas Tree has been selected, marking the start of the city’s annual holiday festivities in Downtown Joliet.

11/12/2025 4:15 PM

Elizabeth Abrego Appointed as Joliet’s New Human Resources Director

Joliet City Manager Beth Beatty announced today that Elizabeth Coronado Abrego, a seasoned human resources executive and military veteran, has been selected as the City’s new Human Resources Director.

11/12/2025 4:08 PM

Notice of Meeting Cancellation: City of Joliet Land Use and Economic Development Committee

Pursuant to Section 2.02 of the Open Meetings Act 5 (5 IL CS 120/1 et seq.), notice is hereby given that the following meeting is cancelled:

11/12/2025 9:17 AM

You're Invited! Virtual Community Meeting #2 - November 13th

We're excited to invite you to our second community meeting for the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan!

11/05/2025 12:23 PM

City of Joliet Public Assets Committee Meeting

10/31/2025 10:45 AM

Essington Road at the CN Rail Crossing Closure

The City of Joliet is announcing the closure of Essington Road at the CN Rail crossing from 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 10, until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14. This schedule is dependent on both weather and productivity.

10/31/2025 8:31 AM

REVISED TRAFFIC CONTROL AND STREET CLOSURE AT N. BROADWAY STREET & RUBY STREET EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 3, 2025

As part of the Broadway Street Water Main Improvement Project, new concrete pavement must be constructed at the intersection of N. Broadway Street and Ruby Street.

10/31/2025 8:29 AM

Notice of Meeting Cancellation: Public Safety Committee Meeting

Pursuant to Section 2.02 of the Open Meetings Act 5 (5 IL CS 120/1 et seq.), notice is hereby given that the following meeting is cancelled:

10/30/2025 9:17 AM

I-80 lane changes in Joliet

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that as part of ongoing efforts to rebuild Interstate 80 from Ridge Road, in Minooka, to U.S. 30, in Joliet and New Lenox, stage changes are scheduled to take place beginning, weather permitting, Sunday, Oct. 26.

10/24/2025 2:46 PM

Federal Jury Clears Joliet Police Sergeant in Civil Rights Lawsuit Alleging False Arrest

Joliet announces a favorable outcome in the federal civil rights lawsuit Dwayne Killian v. Sergeant Edward Grizzle, Deputy Chief Robert Brown, Sergeant Raul Alvarez, Officer Ryan Shaw, and Chief William Evans (Case No. 23 CV 3741), filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of IL.

10/24/2025 2:40 PM

Joliet to Boost Oversight of Prescription Drug Rebates

The City of Joliet is strengthening oversight of its employee health insurance program through a new partnership with Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) Rx Solutions.

10/21/2025 2:40 PM

City of Joliet Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting

The City of Joliet Land Use & Economic Development Committee will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM in the City Hall, Council Chambers, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois, to discuss the following:

10/20/2025 1:33 PM

Notice of Meeting Cancellation: Land Use and Economic Development Committee

Pursuant to Section 2.02 of the Open Meetings Act 5 (5 IL CS 120/1 et seq.), notice is hereby given that the following meeting is cancelled.

10/17/2025 2:23 PM

Celebrate “OAKtober” Educational Tree Walk at Route 66 Park

Join members of the City of Joliet Tree Advisory Board for an educational Tree Walk at Route 66 Park (Broadway Greenway Arboretum, 920 N. Broadway Street) as we celebrate OAKtober – Oak Awareness Month. The event will take place Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 4:30 pm.

10/16/2025 3:46 PM

City of Joliet Expands Arts, Culture, and Community Programming at Bicentennial Park in 2026

In 2026, the City of Joliet will continue community programming and expand partnerships with local arts and cultural organizations at Bicentennial Park to highlight Joliet’s diversity through performances, exhibitions, and educational programming.

10/16/2025 3:43 PM

Notice of Cancellation: City of Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

Pursuant to Section 2.02 of the Open Meetings Act 5 (5 ILCS 120/1 et seq.), notice is hereby given that the following meeting is cancelled due to a lack of actionable agenda items.

10/16/2025 9:46 AM

City of Joliet Public Art Workshops with Artist Sijia Chen City Square’s Unity Dome

The City of Joliet Office of Cultural Affairs and Special Events invites community members to take part in two upcoming workshops with artist Sijia Chen, the creator of the Unity Dome sculpture for City Square.

10/15/2025 4:03 PM

N. JOLIET STREET LANE CLOSURES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 13, 2025

As part of an emergency water main repair, the City of Joliet must perform modifications to the water system at the intersection of N. Joliet Street and W. Cass Street.

10/10/2025 1:14 PM

McDonough Street full closure in Joliet

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that repairs by CSX Railroad to a rail crossing located on McDonough Street, west of U.S. 6 in Joliet will require a full road closure starting, weather permitting, 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18.

10/09/2025 2:57 PM

CHICAGO STREET STREETSCAPE CONSTRUCTION ROAD CLOSURES TO CHANGE BEGINING MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025

Construction for the downtown Chicago Street Streetscape project, traffic control and safety measures will be changing beginning, Monday, October 13, 2025, for brick paver installation on Chicago Street from Van Buren Street to Clinton Street.

10/09/2025 2:54 PM