Joliet.
city in Illinois, United States
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Penn Entertainment completed retail projects in Joliet on August 8, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Penn Entertainment is entering a joint venture with Prologis to redevelop its Joliet casino site into a warehouse hub.Some support1 report
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Hyundai is establishing a presence and reinventing a facility in Joliet, Illinois.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Early voting was held in Naperville (DuPage County) and ballot casting occurred at Joliet Clerk's Office in Will County.Some support1 report
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A power outage caused production to halt at the Exxon Mobile Refinery in Joliet, amidst the ongoing Middle East crisis and resulting supply chain disruptions.Some support1 report
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Bishop Brendan J. Cahill is named the new bishop of Joliet, Illinois, and is currently urging U.S. officials on migration policy.Some support3 reports
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Joliet turned to Chicago for water, with Conner serving as Commissioner of Chicago Water Management.Some support1 report
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Refinery in Joliet, Illinois, is experiencing production issues affecting regional fuel prices.Well supported4 reports
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Prime Healthcare closed services at St. Joe's in Joliet, while operating Mercy Medical Center in the Chicago area.Some support2 reports
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A lawsuit was filed on September 15, 2026, challenging the procedures of the Joliet Police and Fire Board.Some support1 report
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A fencing company owned by César Diaz operates in Joliet, Illinois.Some support7 reports
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Savvy Sliders plans to open a location in Joliet.Some support1 report
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Joliet is located within the state of Illinois.Some support1 report
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A casino relocated after operating along the Des Plaines River, and its revenues are being reported to the state gaming board.Some support1 report
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A city in Joliet has hired the law firm Hervas, Condon and Bersani to handle its defense litigation services.Some support1 report
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Saint Joseph Medical Center, located in Joliet, is owned by a company based in California and has filed necessary paperwork in Illinois.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Bill Evans has been identified as the Police Chief of Joliet, with an incident reported on the city's far west edge.Some support1 report
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A candidate in Joliet is seeking office while addressing the balance between development and infrastructure strain.Some support1 report
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Joliet's city council governs the city through local ordinances, and the mayor serves as the liquor commissioner.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Robert Brown was appointed Chief of Police in Joliet on August 28, 2026.Some support1 report
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Shared culinary showcase ecosystem involving Joliet and Playa Vista.Some support1 report
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Joliet elects Terry D'Arcy as mayor, while Dustin Anderson is confirmed as the new Community Development Director, and Sydney Thompson is appointed to lead media engagement.Some support1 report
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Joliet's city council is reviewing a drive-thru permit application for a business expansion.Some support1 report
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IKEA has established a distribution center in Joliet.Some support1 report
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Severe storms affected Will County, Plainfield, and Frankfort on August 1, 2026, prompting a response from the Public Works Department.Some support1 report
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The Storm Prediction Center issued severe weather threat indicators for the Joliet area on August 10, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Storms swept through the Joliet area on August 11, 2026.Some support1 report
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Representatives from Joliet and Will County were involved in an event on August 7, 2026.Some support1 report
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An investigation has exposed an epidemic of fires in Joliet, reported by the Chicago Sun-Times.Some support5 reports
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A company, Zepole, started its business in Joliet, Illinois, and is now working on a project in New York, with connections to Greece.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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An individual was found in Joliet, a city located within Will County.Some support2 reports
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Kayaking events are being held in Joliet, led by ACA instructors, involving Will County.Some support1 report
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University of St. Francis is facing financial difficulties and is utilizing an online marketplace to sell its property in Joliet.Some support1 report
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Tremors were felt near Lake Michigan, affecting Joliet, Evanston, and reaching the Wisconsin border.Some support1 report
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Dairy Queen opened its first location in Joliet, Illinois.Some support2 reports
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A race was held today at Chicagoland Speedway, which is located in the Chicagoland area, involving the entity Joliet.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Joliet hosted a NASCAR racing event on June 28, 2026, featuring Route 66 nostalgia and Samuel Burns.Some support1 report
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Joliet is celebrating the opening of City Square, which is hosting a Farmers Market with local vendors.Some support1 report
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A local contractor proposes a mixed-use development in Joliet, leveraging their experience in this type of construction.Some support1 report
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GP Transco operates out of Joliet, IL.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Joliet
Events traced to Joliet, step by step, newest firstAround Joliet this week
News at the entities that move Joliet most-
city council StructuralCambridge City Council passed zoning reform, while pro-housing groups operate in Cambridge and Waltham.Moves Joliet
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Penn Entertainment OperationalPenn Entertainment, led by CEO Jay Snowden, announced multiple expansions and partnerships across various locations including Las Vegas, Joliet, and New Orleans.Moves Joliet
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ExxonMobil Shared contextAI is being used by firms like ExxonMobil to locate new energy production in New Mexico.Moves Joliet
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Chicago StructuralCVS Health has invested in affordable housing projects located in Chicago.Moves Joliet
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NASCAR Shared contextDodge uses Hemi V8 engines in its lineup, including the Charger Daytona, which performed strongly in NASCAR.Moves Joliet
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State of Illinois Shared contextChicago seeks the restoration of state funding for local government operations, with Mayor Johnson pushing for new revenue sources.Moves Joliet
Connections
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Terry D'Arcy Structural
Terry D'Arcy serves as the Mayor of the city of Joliet.
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Penn Entertainment Operational
Penn Entertainment actively operates and manages casino and retail projects within the city of Joliet.
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Bill Evans Structural
Bill Evans holds the office of Joliet Police Chief.
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ExxonMobil Shared context
ExxonMobil operates a refinery in Joliet, and operational issues at the facility impact local prices.
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department of corrections Structural
The Department of Corrections operates a Joliet Treatment Center, establishing a functional dependency on the location of Joliet.
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Dustin Anderson Shared context
Dustin Anderson served as the City of Joliet Community Development Director.
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Chicago Structural
Joliet relies on Chicago for critical resources, specifically water supply, while sharing regional context.
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city council Structural
The city council governs the municipality of Joliet through the passage and enforcement of local ordinances and permits.
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University of St. Francis Structural
The university maintains a physical presence through owned property within the downtown business district of Joliet.
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Playa Vista Operational
The two entities function within a shared ecosystem focused on culinary showcases.
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NASCAR Shared context
NASCAR holds racing events in Joliet, utilizing the city's facilities as a host location.
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Des Plaines River Shared context
Joliet utilizes the Des Plaines River as a geographical feature for specific development projects, including casino operations and infrastructure.
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Public Works Department Structural
The city of Joliet relies on the Public Works Department for governmental functions, such as responding to storm issues.
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Route 66 Shared context
Joliet hosts events that incorporate themes related to Route 66 nostalgia.
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Rachel Ventura Shared context
Rachel Ventura maintains a district office located in the city of Joliet.
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Chase Briscoe Shared context
Chase Briscoe participated in a racing event held in Joliet.
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Catholic Charities Structural
Catholic Charities receives CDBG funds from the City of Joliet, establishing a financial dependency.
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Hyundai Shared context
Hyundai operates as a manufacturer establishing a presence in the city of Joliet.
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Lion Shared context
Lion operates a facility within the city of Joliet.
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Samuel Burns Shared context
Samuel Burns performed in the city of Joliet.
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Walmart Shared context
Walmart established its first fulfillment center within the geographical area of Joliet.
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Will County Shared context
Joliet is a municipality located within Will County, sharing local events and administrative context.
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City Square Shared context
City Square is geographically located within the city of Joliet.
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Hasbro Shared context
Hasbro operates within the geographical context of Joliet, IL.
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Robert Brown Shared context
Robert Brown holds the appointed office of Chief of Police within the jurisdiction of Joliet.
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Costco Shared context
The entities are co-located in a relevant geographic area, with a development near the company store.
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Storm Prediction Center Shared context
The Storm Prediction Center issues severe weather threat indicators for the Joliet area.
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James Pullen Shared context
A was a resident of B, establishing a biographical link between the individual and the city.
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Flood Shared context
Flood is currently residing in the city of Joliet, Illinois.
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Jeremy Harrison Transactional
Harrison was investigated by the Joliet inspector general.
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State of Illinois Shared context
The State of Illinois provides support for a manufacturing academy located within the city of Joliet.
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Prologis Shared context
Prologis is operating in Joliet, transitioning a casino site into a warehouse hub.
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Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Shared context
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is scheduled to hold a resource fair in Joliet.
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Chicago Heights Shared context
Joliet and Chicago Heights are communities that were affected by severe weather damage.
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Sydney Thompson Shared context
Sydney Thompson serves as a director of media engagement and communications in Joliet.
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National Weather Service Shared context
National Weather Service issues weather watches and warnings for the location of Joliet.
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Savvy Sliders Shared context
Savvy Sliders is planning to establish a physical location within the geographic boundaries of Joliet.
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IKEA Shared context
IKEA maintains a distribution center within the city of Joliet.
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Texas Shared context
Joliet is a city located within the state of Texas.
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César Diaz Shared context
César Diaz's company operates within the city of Joliet.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 eventsSeptember 2026
14 events- Early voting was held in Naperville (DuPage County) and ballot casting occurred at Joliet Clerk's Office in Will County.
- A power outage caused production to halt at the Exxon Mobile Refinery in Joliet, amidst the ongoing Middle East crisis and resulting supply chain disruptions.
- Bishop Brendan J. Cahill is named the new bishop of Joliet, Illinois, and is currently urging U.S. officials on migration policy.
- Joliet turned to Chicago for water, with Conner serving as Commissioner of Chicago Water Management.
- Refinery in Joliet, Illinois, is experiencing production issues affecting regional fuel prices.
- Prime Healthcare closed services at St. Joe's in Joliet, while operating Mercy Medical Center in the Chicago area.
- A lawsuit was filed on September 15, 2026, challenging the procedures of the Joliet Police and Fire Board.
- A fencing company owned by César Diaz operates in Joliet, Illinois.
- Savvy Sliders plans to open a location in Joliet.
- Joliet is located within the state of Illinois.
- A casino relocated after operating along the Des Plaines River, and its revenues are being reported to the state gaming board.
- A city in Joliet has hired the law firm Hervas, Condon and Bersani to handle its defense litigation services.
- Bill Evans has been identified as the Police Chief of Joliet, with an incident reported on the city's far west edge.
- A candidate in Joliet is seeking office while addressing the balance between development and infrastructure strain.
August 2026
14 events- Penn Entertainment completed retail projects in Joliet on August 8, 2026.
- Hyundai is establishing a presence and reinventing a facility in Joliet, Illinois.
- Joliet's city council governs the city through local ordinances, and the mayor serves as the liquor commissioner.
- Robert Brown was appointed Chief of Police in Joliet on August 28, 2026.
- Shared culinary showcase ecosystem involving Joliet and Playa Vista.
- Joliet elects Terry D'Arcy as mayor, while Dustin Anderson is confirmed as the new Community Development Director, and Sydney Thompson is appointed to lead media engagement.
- Joliet's city council is reviewing a drive-thru permit application for a business expansion.
- IKEA has established a distribution center in Joliet.
- Severe storms affected Will County, Plainfield, and Frankfort on August 1, 2026, prompting a response from the Public Works Department.
- The Storm Prediction Center issued severe weather threat indicators for the Joliet area on August 10, 2026.
- Storms swept through the Joliet area on August 11, 2026.
- Representatives from Joliet and Will County were involved in an event on August 7, 2026.
- An investigation has exposed an epidemic of fires in Joliet, reported by the Chicago Sun-Times.
- A company, Zepole, started its business in Joliet, Illinois, and is now working on a project in New York, with connections to Greece.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
7 events- Saint Joseph Medical Center, located in Joliet, is owned by a company based in California and has filed necessary paperwork in Illinois.
- An individual was found in Joliet, a city located within Will County.
- Kayaking events are being held in Joliet, led by ACA instructors, involving Will County.
- University of St. Francis is facing financial difficulties and is utilizing an online marketplace to sell its property in Joliet.
- Tremors were felt near Lake Michigan, affecting Joliet, Evanston, and reaching the Wisconsin border.
- Dairy Queen opened its first location in Joliet, Illinois.
- A race was held today at Chicagoland Speedway, which is located in the Chicagoland area, involving the entity Joliet.
June 2026
4 events- Joliet hosted a NASCAR racing event on June 28, 2026, featuring Route 66 nostalgia and Samuel Burns.
- Joliet is celebrating the opening of City Square, which is hosting a Farmers Market with local vendors.
- A local contractor proposes a mixed-use development in Joliet, leveraging their experience in this type of construction.
- GP Transco operates out of Joliet, IL.