Joliet.
city in Illinois, United States
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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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 support2 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.Some support3 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
One to three months ago
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Robert Brown was appointed Chief of Police in Joliet on August 28, 2026.Some support1 report
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Hyundai is establishing a presence and reinventing a facility in Joliet, Illinois.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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Penn Entertainment completed retail projects in Joliet on August 8, 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
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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
Gone quiet
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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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Around Joliet this week
News at the entities that move Joliet most-
city council StructuralCity Council oversees civil service hiring processes.Moves Joliet
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Chicago StructuralThe Chicago City Council requires council approval for appointments.Moves Joliet
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NASCAR Shared contextCarson Hocevar was involved in a race incident on January 1, 2026, while Denny Hamlin hosted a show that Hocevar watched.Moves Joliet
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Des Plaines River Shared contextA project involving the Brandon Road Lock and Dam aims to manage the flow of water and keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes, with lawmakers concerned about delays.Moves Joliet
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Public Works Department StructuralPublic Works Department in Lake City issued a boil water advisory on September 26, 2026.Moves Joliet
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Lake Michigan Shared contextMuskegon County Airport facilitates flights over Lake Michigan.Moves Joliet
Connections
The 40 strongest of 74, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Terry D'Arcy Structural
Terry D'Arcy serves as the Mayor of the city of Joliet.
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Bill Evans Structural
Bill Evans holds the office of Joliet Police Chief.
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Dustin Anderson Shared context
Dustin Anderson served as the City of Joliet Community Development Director.
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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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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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NASCAR Shared context
NASCAR holds racing events in Joliet, utilizing the city's facilities as a host location.
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Playa Vista Operational
The two entities function within a shared ecosystem focused on culinary showcases.
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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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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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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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Penn Entertainment Shared context
Penn Entertainment operates and has opened casinos within the city of Joliet.
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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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ExxonMobil Shared context
ExxonMobil operates a refinery located 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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Sydney Thompson Shared context
Sydney Thompson serves as a director of media engagement and communications in Joliet.
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Chicagoland Shared context
Joliet is a city located within the broader Chicagoland metropolitan area.
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IKEA Shared context
IKEA maintains a distribution center within the city of Joliet.
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Dairy Queen Shared context
Dairy Queen established its first location in Joliet, marking a historical tie between the company and the city.
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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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Illinois Shared context
Joliet is a city located within the state of Illinois.
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Chicago Sun-Times Shared context
Joliet is the subject of news investigations and coverage provided by the Chicago Sun-Times.
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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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American Canoe Association Shared context
ACA instructors conduct activities within the city of Joliet.
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César Diaz Shared context
César Diaz's company operates within the city of Joliet.
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Lake Michigan Shared context
Tremors related to Lake Michigan were observed affecting Joliet.
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National Weather Service Shared context
National Weather Service issues weather watches and warnings for the location of Joliet.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 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- 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.
- Hyundai is establishing a presence and reinventing a facility in Joliet, Illinois.
- 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.
- Penn Entertainment completed retail projects in Joliet on August 8, 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.
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.
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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.