{ "city": "Joliet", "state": "IL", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/joliet/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-20", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-20", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "ZBA to hear 10 petitions including box truck parking and gas station", "summary": "The Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on 10 petitions, including special use permits for box truck parking, a semi-trailer sales facility, and an automobile service station with car wash, as well as several variations for residential property changes. The board will also approve minutes from the July 16, 2026 meeting and take public comments. No final action is scheduled for the old/new business items.", "agenda_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/8/2663_A_Zoning_Board_of_Appeals_26-08-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2663&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-08-20", "body": "Plan Commission", "headline": "Plan Commission to review Third Coast Intermodal Hub 2A subdivision and road vacations", "summary": "The Joliet Plan Commission will hold public hearings on several development items, including the final planned unit development for Neustoneshire Phase Two, the preliminary and final plats for the Third Coast Intermodal Hub 2A subdivision, and multiple road vacations and land dedications near Millsdale Road and Illinois Route 53. The commission will also consider special use permits for development within Cedar Creek and Jackson Creek watershed protection areas. One item, the preliminary plat for Sarver Commercial Property, is deferred.", "agenda_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/8/2662_A_Plan_Commission_26-08-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2662&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-12-27", "body": "Pre-Council Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2582&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-12-27", "body": "City Council Meeting ", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2522&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-12-31", "body": "City Council Meeting ", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2580&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-19", "body": "Arts Commission", "headline": "Joliet Arts Commission to discuss subcommittee updates, grants, fall events", "summary": "The Joliet Arts Commission is meeting to discuss updates from subcommittees, a grant announcement, and a preliminary fall event schedule. The agenda also includes approval of the July 15, 2026 meeting minutes and public comment periods. No formal votes or decisions are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/8/2688_A_Arts_Commission_26-08-19_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2688&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Joliet Finance Committee to consider museum grant, tax code change, banking deal", "summary": "The Joliet Finance Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a grant to the Joliet Area Historical Museum, an ordinance amending municipal use tax regulations, a banking services agreement with JP Morgan Chase, and vehicle purchases for the Tri County Auto Theft Taskforce. The committee will also receive the July 2026 monthly financial report and a travel expense report. These are agenda items for discussion and potential recommendation.", "agenda_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/8/2644_A_Finance_Committee_26-08-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/8/2644_M_Finance_Committee_26-08-18_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2644&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "City Council Meeting ", "headline": "Council to consider $34.8M amendment for Alternative Water Source Program", "summary": "The Joliet City Council is meeting to consider a significant amendment to the Alternative Water Source Program, along with several contracts, ordinances, and appointments. The agenda includes a large consent agenda with multiple professional service agreements and purchases, as well as several zoning and development ordinances. The most consequential item is the $34.8 million amendment to the Stantec consulting agreement for the city's water source program.", "agenda_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/8/2669_A_City_Council_Meeting__26-08-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2669&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "Pre-Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider $34.8M amendment for alternative water source program", "summary": "The Joliet City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on a consent agenda that includes several contracts and purchases, as well as a major amendment to the Alternative Water Source Program agreement with Stantec Consulting Services for $34,792,038.00. The council will also consider ordinances related to the Joliet Catholic Academy subdivision, a special use permit for a resale boutique, a zoning reclassification, and a budget amendment, along with resolutions on grants, surplus property, and banking services. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition, and litigation matters.", "agenda_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/8/2670_A_Pre-Council_Meeting_26-08-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2670&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "Public Service Committee", "headline": "Committee to consider $34.8M water source program amendment", "summary": "The Joliet Public Service Committee will vote on several contracts, including a $34.8 million amendment to the Alternative Water Source Program, a $77,600 fire department vehicle body, a road salt agreement, and a sanitary district engineering contract. They will also consider a surplus property resolution and a drive-thru permit for a Hawaiian Bros restaurant. Public comments are limited to 4 minutes per speaker.", "agenda_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/8/2554_A_Public_Service_Committee_26-08-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/8/2554_M_Public_Service_Committee_26-08-17_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2554&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "City Council Meeting ", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2691&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Committee on Citizens with Disabilities", "headline": "Disability committee to discuss Pride Fest update and grants", "summary": "The Joliet Committee on Citizens with Disabilities is meeting to discuss updates on the 2026 Disability Pride Fest, potential grants, and staff updates. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no final action items, plus routine approval of minutes and public comment periods.", "agenda_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/8/2686_A_Committee_on_Citizens_with_Disabilities_26-08-11_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2686&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "Board of Fire and Police Commissioners", "headline": "Joliet board to consider hiring police officers and firefighters, promotions", "summary": "The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will consider hiring certified lateral police officers and firefighter/paramedics, and approve promotions within the fire department. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes, a closed session for employee matters, and public comment periods.", "agenda_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/8/2511_A_Board_of_Fire_and_Police_Commissioners_26-08-10_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2511&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-08-06", "body": "Tree Advisory Board", "headline": "Tree Board to vote on arboretum accreditation and tree management plan", "summary": "The Joliet Tree Advisory Board will vote on arboretum accreditation and a tree inventory and management plan. The board will also hear the arborist report and introduce a new member. Upcoming public events include a summer tree walk and Oaktoberfest.", "agenda_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/8/2571_A_Tree_Advisory_Board_26-08-06_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2571&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Communication, Technology and Information Systems Committee", "headline": "Committee considers over $1.7 million in technology and licensing contracts", "summary": "The Communication, Technology and Information Systems Committee is meeting to review several contract awards for professional services, hardware, and software licensing. These items include IT staffing and enterprise software agreements.", "agenda_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/8/2651_A_Communication%2C_Technology_and_Information_Systems_Committee_26-08-05_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/8/2651_M_Communication%2C_Technology_and_Information_Systems_Committee_26-08-05_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2651&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Public Safety Committee", "headline": "Joliet awards fire medical contract", "summary": "The Public Safety Committee is deciding on a contract for the Joliet Fire Department's medical and fitness evaluations and discussing an amendment to the 2026 annual budget. The committee will also consider a resolution for an intergovernmental agreement with the Will County 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System Board. The meeting includes time for public comments on both agenda and non-agenda items.", "agenda_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/8/2534_A_Public_Safety_Committee_26-08-04_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/8/2534_M_Public_Safety_Committee_26-08-04_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2534&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "City Council Meeting ", "headline": "Joliet Council Meets", "summary": "The Joliet City Council will discuss and decide on various agenda items, including appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals, contracts for city services, and liquor license applications. The council will also hold a public hearing on the creation of the Rock Run Collection Business District. Additionally, the council will consider ordinances and resolutions related to business districts, public nuisances, and lease agreements.", "agenda_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/8/2664_A_City_Council_Meeting__26-08-04_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/8/2664_M_City_Council_Meeting__26-08-04_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2664&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Pre-Council Meeting", "headline": "Joliet considers establishing Rock Run Collection Business District", "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to create the Rock Run Collection Business District, which includes imposing specific occupation taxes. The body is also reviewing several city contracts, liquor license applications, and zoning variations.", "agenda_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/8/2665_A_Pre-Council_Meeting_26-08-03_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/8/2665_M_Pre-Council_Meeting_26-08-03_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2665&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Public Service Committee", "headline": "Committee to vote on $49,950 engineering contract for Minton Road lift station", "summary": "The Joliet Public Service Committee will decide on contracts, change orders, and surplus property resolutions. Items include engineering services for the Minton Road lift station replacement, a sewer cleaning change order, and surplus property declarations.", "agenda_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/8/2553_A_Public_Service_Committee_26-08-03_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/8/2553_M_Public_Service_Committee_26-08-03_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2553&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-07-29", "body": "Public Assets Committee ", "headline": "Committee to vote on $163K generator purchase and $880K grounds maintenance contract", "summary": "The Joliet Public Assets Committee will decide on two contracts: a $163,379.84 purchase of a Caterpillar generator for the Public Works Cedarwood facility and an $879,996.00 grounds maintenance contract for 2026–2029. The meeting also includes procedural items like roll call and public comment periods.", "agenda_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/7/2668_A_Public_Assets_Committee__26-07-29_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2668&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "City Council Meeting ", "headline": "City approves $1.1 M sidewalk replacement contract west of Larkin", "summary": "The Joliet City Council will vote on a series of contracts, professional service agreements, change orders, and ordinances. Items include a $1,106,778.11 sidewalk replacement contract, multiple $50,000 engineering service agreements, and a $3,500,000 state grant acceptance. A public hearing will consider an annexation of 0.14 acres at Elgin Avenue and Leach Avenue.", "agenda_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/7/2621_A_City_Council_Meeting__26-07-21_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/7/2621_M_City_Council_Meeting__26-07-21_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2621&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Pre-Council Meeting", "headline": "City Council to accept $3.5 million IDOT grant for I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge plan", "summary": "The Pre‑Council meeting will consider multiple approvals, including a $3,500,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation for the I‑80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan. It will also award a $1,106,778.11 contract to Davis Concrete Construction Co. for the 2026 Sidewalk Replacement Program west of Larkin. Additional items include professional service agreements, change orders, and a public hearing on annexing 0.14 acre at Elgin Avenue and Leach Avenue.", "agenda_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/7/2620_A_Pre-Council_Meeting_26-07-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/7/2620_M_Pre-Council_Meeting_26-07-20_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2620&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Public Service Committee", "headline": "City approves $3.5 M IDOT grant for I‑80 Des Plaines River Bridge plan", "summary": "The Public Service Committee will consider several contracts and professional service agreements, including purchases of equipment and engineering studies. It will adopt an ordinance to accept a $3,500,000 Illinois Department of Transportation grant for the I‑80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan and amend the 2026 budget accordingly. Additional items include change order approvals for water main projects and resolutions for intergovernmental agreements on sewer and drainage improvements.", "agenda_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/7/2552_A_Public_Service_Committee_26-07-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/7/2552_M_Public_Service_Committee_26-07-20_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2552&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Diversity and Community Relations Committee", "headline": "Committee reviews snow removal eligibility and CDBG 2026 update", "summary": "The Diversity and Community Relations Committee will approve the May 28, 2026 meeting minutes. It will hear a presentation updating the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The committee will discuss eligibility for the snow removal program, but no final action or recommendation is scheduled. A public comment period is also provided.", "agenda_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/7/2661_A_Diversity_and_Community_Relations_Committee_26-07-16_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/7/2661_M_Diversity_and_Community_Relations_Committee_26-07-16_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2661&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Plan Commission", "headline": "Reclassification of 303 S. Ottawa St from single‑family to multi‑family zoning", "summary": "The Plan Commission will hold public hearings on agenda items. It will consider Z‑2‑26, a reclassification of 303 S. Ottawa Street from R‑2 (single‑family) to R‑3 (one‑ and two‑family) zoning in Council District #5. The commission will defer P‑6‑26, a preliminary plat for the resubdivision of Lot 6 in the Sarver Commercial Property at the northeast corner of Black Road and Lois Place.", "agenda_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/7/2653_A_Plan_Commission_26-07-16_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/7/2653_M_Plan_Commission_26-07-16_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2653&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Zoning Board to review use permits for Reed, Ottawa, and Railroad Streets", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider three petitions regarding land use and special permits. The board will also hold an election for Chair.", "agenda_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/7/2652_A_Zoning_Board_of_Appeals_26-07-16_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/7/2652_M_Zoning_Board_of_Appeals_26-07-16_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2652&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Arts Commission", "headline": "Arts Commission to vote on Poet Laureate contract for 2026-2027", "summary": "The Commission will consider a resolution to approve the Poet Laureate contract for the 2026-2027 term. Staff will also present a grants update. Public comment periods are scheduled for both agenda and non-agenda items.", "agenda_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/7/2658_A_Arts_Commission_26-07-15_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/7/2658_M_Arts_Commission_26-07-15_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2658&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Board of Fire and Police Commissioners", "headline": "Board reviews Joliet Fire Department promotion lists", "summary": "The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to review the approval of Joliet Fire Department promotion lists. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding specific employee matters.", "agenda_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/7/2510_A_Board_of_Fire_and_Police_Commissioners_26-07-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/7/2510_M_Board_of_Fire_and_Police_Commissioners_26-07-13_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2510&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "City Council Meeting ", "headline": "Joliet City Council considers vehicle purchases, road improvements, and land developments", "summary": "The council will review several zoning ordinances for residential developments including Vista Ridge and Caton Farm. They are also considering various municipal expenditures for public works vehicles, traffic management, and roadway construction.", "agenda_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/7/2618_A_City_Council_Meeting__26-07-07_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/7/2618_M_City_Council_Meeting__26-07-07_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2618&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Public Safety Committee", "headline": "Committee considers $654,218 purchase of new fire department rescue gear", "summary": "The Joliet Public Safety Committee will review resolutions covering fire department operations, intergovernmental partnerships, and grant funding. Key discussions include a major equipment purchase for the Fire Department, coordination with IDOT on bridge safety inspections, and new mutual aid agreements with neighboring fire districts. Members will also consider grants for tobacco enforcement and FOID card processing.", "agenda_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/7/2533_A_Public_Safety_Committee_26-07-07_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2026/7/2533_M_Public_Safety_Committee_26-07-07_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://joliet.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2533&GID=791&G=67BB2001-2538-4583-A841-C35A63FD9538" } ] }