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Juan Moreno Improperly Elected To Joliet City Council In April: State Attorney Glasgow's Office

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State's Attorney Glasgow filed a complaint seeking to remove Juan Moreno, who was elected to the Joliet City Council by the voters in April.Joliet · Joliet Read Article

Through the Uprights: Joliet Catholic alum Patrick Durkin overcoming adversity, excelling as Tulane kicker

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Health and injury issues delayed the start to Patrick Durkin's college career, but the Joliet Catholic alum has been nothing short of perfect since taking over as the kicker for the Tulane football team.Health · Joliet Read Article

Joliet Seeking Christmas Tree For City Square: Must Be Within 50 Miles From The Downtown

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The chosen tree will be illuminated during the Tree Lighting Ceremony November 28 and remain on display through January 11, 2026.Joliet · Joliet Read Article

Illinois Middle School Students Invited to Compete in National Civics Bee - The Times Weekly

The Joliet Chamber Foundation has partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bring the National Civics Bee to the Joliet region for the 2025-2026 program year. This annual initiative – now expanding to all 50 states in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 – invites middle school students to showcase their civics knowledge, engage in their communities, and build trust in others and institutions through a nonpartisan, …Joliet · Joliet Read Article

Joliet District 86 Board of School Inspectors approve new teacher contract - The Times Weekly

The Joliet Public Schools District 86 Board of School Inspectors approved a new three-year contract for the Council #86 of the American Federation of Teachers – Local 604 at the Board of School Inspectors Meeting held on September 10, 2025. The three-year wage settlement provides an average total wage increase of 12% over three years. Under the new contract, starting pay for a teacher with a bachelor’s degree and no experience is $51,676. The ne…Joliet · Joliet Read Article

State funding for VOA Hope Manor Village Joliet to expand supportive housing - The Times Weekly

As Illinois confronts an aging housing stock and a growing mismatch between supply and demand, the need to expand all forms of safe housing has never been more urgent, especially for our most vulnerable populations, including those experiencing housing instability and behavioral health challenges. “Every family, every individual deserves not just a bed, but a stable place they can call home,” said State Senator Rachel Ventura (D-Joliet). “We mu…Housing · Joliet Read Article

Joliet Gunman Captured At Home Cut Donuts, After Neighborhood Shooting: English

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Residents heard a gunshot and saw a man driving from the scene while yelling toward a nearby residence, Joliet police revealed.Joliet · Joliet Read Article

Joliet 'Army Sniper Who Snapped' Inside East Side Home Makes Will County's Wanted Poster: Sheriff

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Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans, along with at least 50 Joliet police officers, possibly more, were on the scene of January's standoff.Joliet · Joliet Read Article

Judge to deliver verdict in Joliet murder trial over teen’s death outside laundromat

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Closing arguments were held in the case a Joliet man charged with the 2021 first-degree murder of Diego Arriaga, 17, who was found shot to death in the parking lot of Blue Kangaroo laundromat in Joliet.Joliet · Joliet Read Article

ICE In Joliet's Downtown, Driver's Side Window Smashed: Joliet Township Supervisor Cesar Guerrero Speaks Up

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Former City Councilman Cesar Guerrero talked to Joliet City Council to let everyone about this week's incident witnessed by several people.Joliet · Joliet Read Article

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Juan Moreno Improperly Elected To Joliet City Council In April: State Attorney Glasgow's Office

Through the Uprights: Joliet Catholic alum Patrick Durkin overcoming adversity, excelling as Tulane kicker

Joliet Seeking Christmas Tree For City Square: Must Be Within 50 Miles From The Downtown

Illinois Middle School Students Invited to Compete in National Civics Bee - The Times Weekly

Joliet District 86 Board of School Inspectors approve new teacher contract - The Times Weekly

State funding for VOA Hope Manor Village Joliet to expand supportive housing - The Times Weekly

Joliet Gunman Captured At Home Cut Donuts, After Neighborhood Shooting: English

Joliet 'Army Sniper Who Snapped' Inside East Side Home Makes Will County's Wanted Poster: Sheriff

Judge to deliver verdict in Joliet murder trial over teen’s death outside laundromat

ICE In Joliet's Downtown, Driver's Side Window Smashed: Joliet Township Supervisor Cesar Guerrero Speaks Up

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Juan Moreno Improperly Elected To Joliet City Council In April: State Attorney Glasgow's Office

Through the Uprights: Joliet Catholic alum Patrick Durkin overcoming adversity, excelling as Tulane kicker

Joliet Seeking Christmas Tree For City Square: Must Be Within 50 Miles From The Downtown

Illinois Middle School Students Invited to Compete in National Civics Bee - The Times Weekly

Joliet District 86 Board of School Inspectors approve new teacher contract - The Times Weekly

State funding for VOA Hope Manor Village Joliet to expand supportive housing - The Times Weekly

Joliet Gunman Captured At Home Cut Donuts, After Neighborhood Shooting: English

Joliet 'Army Sniper Who Snapped' Inside East Side Home Makes Will County's Wanted Poster: Sheriff

Judge to deliver verdict in Joliet murder trial over teen’s death outside laundromat

ICE In Joliet's Downtown, Driver's Side Window Smashed: Joliet Township Supervisor Cesar Guerrero Speaks Up