4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (123+ words) The Times Weekly More than 185 Joliet Public Schools District 86 employees were recognized with service awards at the start of the 2026-27 school year, including Barbara Knupp of Gompers Junior High School, honored for 40 years of service, and Patricia Perez of Pershing…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (380+ words) September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and Joliet Public Library invites residents to discover all the resources, services and experiences available with a free library card. Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (604+ words) The Bags of Hope backpack food program in Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 will mark its 10th anniversary with a celebration from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at The Parsonage Events, 24012 Lockport St. The event’s highlight will be the presentation of the inaugural Hope…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (476+ words) The City of Joliet is extending its popular City Square programming into the fall, giving residents and visitors even moreopportunities to enjoy free live music, dancing, wellness activities, and community connectionsdowntown. Following a successful inaugural season at the City’s new…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (463+ words) Joliet — Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has proposed a $311 million operating budget for fiscal year 2027 that would keep the county’s property tax levy flat, setting up a debate with board members who want to cut taxes rather than freeze them....

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (462+ words) The Times Weekly The Joliet Noon Lions Club encourages the community to recycle their used eyeglasses, hearing aids, ink cartridges, pull tabs, keys, and cell phones. There are 24 collection sites around the city of Joliet where the items can be…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (510+ words) The Consolidated Election will be held on April 6, 2027. The Village of Plainfield will have three (3) Trustee positions open. Each position is for a four-year term. The first day to circulate petitions for the Consolidated Election is Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Petition Packets…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (640+ words) The Times Weekly More than 40 new Joliet Public Schools District 86 employees completed a weeklong new teacher orientation to prepare for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Sessions covered curriculum, equity, human resources, safety and security, student services, and technology. New teachers also…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (330+ words) The Joliet City Council voted Tuesday to approve a $250,000 operational grant for the Joliet Area Historical Museum, anchoring a city-wide initiative to preserve local heritage and boost tourism-driven economic development. The approved funding covers the 2026 calendar year, spanning Jan. 1 through…...