News from Joliet
Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Joliet, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 326 stories have been published about Joliet which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Joliet, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 326 stories have been published about Joliet which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Joliet · JolietRobert Doszak, an accordionist since childhood, entertained people across the U.S. for more than 70 years. He played not only the polkas and the waltzes but all the pop tunes everybody liked&he always had a smile on his face. His daughter, Kim Doglio of Coal City, said he first aspired to play the accordion at a dance hall in Joliet.See the Story
Joliet’s Polka King ‘loved making people happy’
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Joliet · Joliet$1.1 billion barrier being designed for the Brandon Road Lock and Dam in Joliet Township. System would combine noise, bubbling water and electric shock to keep Asian carp from moving into the Great Lakes. Army Corps of Engineers waiting on a Planned Partnership Agreement to be signed by Illinois and federal officials.See the Story
Joliet river barrier to stop Asian carp a one-of-its-kind, billion dollar project
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Joliet · JolietNow that Joliet’s 47th “Festival of Gnomes” is past, adults can enjoy a gnome show just for them when it “staggers back into town for the eighth time,” according to a news release from the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre in Joliet.“The Drunk’n Gnome” is meant for people 18 and older and will be held Saturday at Bicentennial Park. This “wee-bit tipsy fun” centers on 21st century problems: drinking, family issues, holiday pressures and m…See the Story
Adults-only Joliet ‘Drunk’n Gnome’ show returns on Saturday
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Joliet · JolietReyna Slater, 7, of Shorewood recently was crowned queen at her very first pageant. The Little Miss Black Joliet pageant began in 1983 and continued until 2008. Reyna, as queen, received a number of prizes, including a 75-piece Barbie dollhouse.See the Story
Joliet pageant for Black girls returns after 15-year hiatus
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Joliet · JolietJoliet City Council votes 5-4 to delay making its decision on whether to give the Joliet Area Historical Museum its annual allotment of $250,000. "We don't have to give this money to somebody that is mismanaging it, and just canceling tours and getting rid of volunteers," former Old Joliet Prison volunteer Kara Philip said. "Put the money, invest in your people," Mary Beth Gannon said.See the Story
Scandalous Accusations Against Joliet Area Historical Museum
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Joliet · JolietJoshua Medina, 39, is charged with the aggravated battery of Joliet Police Chief William Evans. Medina is accused of striking Evans in the face and biting his pinky finger. In Medina's first court appearance on Oct. 27, he kept mumbling and rambling, which led to his attorney and Judge Donald DeWilkins to question his ability to stand trial.See the Story
Man charged with battering Joliet police chief found unfit to stand trial
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Joliet · JolietThe Book and Bean Cafe in Joliet, Illinois, is closing for good Dec. 30. Owner Tammy Duckworth is retiring. Duckworth encouraged people to treat her space as a community space. WriteOn Joliet held its twice yearly open mics at the Cafe.See the Story
Baran-Unland: Joliet cafe was community gathering space
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Joliet · JolietCouncil votes 5-3 to approve a three-year contract giving raises of 2.5%, 2% and 3.25%. Contract also adds a new step-pay increase for supervisors with 18 years of experience. Mayor Terry Arcy, whose son Chris is a sergeant, did not vote on the contract.See the Story
Joliet council OKs police contract in divided vote
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