Joliet Mayor Terry D’Arcy plans 2027 re-election bid
Terry D’Arcy says he intends to seek another term. Joliet’s petition filing period is scheduled for Nov. 16–23, 2026.
Joliet, IL
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Joliet begins Southeast water-main replacement project
Construction began in July after Joliet took over the former Southeast Joliet Sanitary District water system in February.
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Joliet Approves 795-Acre Data-Center Development
Joliet approved a proposed data-center development covering about 795 acres in March, setting up continued decisions on land use, infrastructure and implementation.
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Joliet Begins Preston Heights Water-Main Replacement
Joliet began the first phase of a Preston Heights water-main replacement in July, tying neighborhood work to larger Lake Michigan water investments.
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I-80 and I-55 Interchange Ramp Changes Remain in Effect in Joliet
One I-80-to-I-55 ramp is open again in Joliet, but three interchange movements remain closed with signed detours, including a southbound I-55 connection expected to remain closed through fall 2026.
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Joliet Starts Preston Heights Water-Main Replacement After Recurring Outages
Phase 1 of Joliet’s former Southeast Joliet Sanitary District water-main replacement project is underway, with more than 700 Preston Heights-area households expected to benefit as later phases advance.
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Joliet meetings set Aug. 3-4 for Rock Run tax district, budget and service items
Joliet officials will hold four public meetings Aug. 3-4 on a proposed Rock Run business district and taxes, a 2026 budget amendment, fire evaluations, 9-1-1 grant funding and infrastructure contracts.
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Joliet Committee to Review $1.07 Million 9-1-1 Grant and Fire-Department Spending
Joliet’s Public Safety Committee is scheduled to review a proposed $1.066 million 9-1-1 grant agreement, a $26,000 firefighter-gear budget amendment and a recommended Rock Valley Health contract.
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Joliet Fuel Prices Hold at $4.199 for Gas, $5.499 for Diesel
A Joliet Speedway/7-Eleven lists regular gas at $4.199 and diesel at $5.499, unchanged from the last check as Chicago Metro averages edged higher.
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Joliet Gas and Diesel Prices: Station Lists $4.499 and $5.499
A Joliet station listed regular gas at $4.499 and diesel at $5.499 on July 29, with regular gas about 20 cents above the dated city average.
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Joliet Daily Brief: Road Updates, Black History Events, and City Notices
Joliet, IL — February 6, 2026 — Traffic updates, Black History Month events, and city notices highlight the latest developments across Joliet.
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Firefighter Injured in Industrial Blaze at Joliet Manufacturing Plant
Joliet, IL — February 5, 2026 — A firefighter sustained injuries battling a 3-alarm industrial fire at Rovanco Piping Systems in Joliet, Illinois, on Monday morning. The fire, w…
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Recent Incidents in Joliet, IL
Joliet, IL — February 3, 2026 — A series of incidents have occurred in Joliet, including a fatal crash, a home invasion shooting, and a traffic accident with injuries.
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Joliet, IL Weather Snapshot – February 1, 2026
7:15 AM · Sunday, February 1, 2026 · Joliet, IL: 2°F (Clear) · Humidity 84% · Wind 0 mph
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Joliet News Brief: Fire Destroys Downtown Building, Route 66 Centennial Plans, and Community Events
Joliet, IL — January 31, 2026 — A major fire destroyed a downtown building, Route 66 centennial plans are underway, and community events are scheduled.