The debt-ridden Joliet JackHammers baseball team needs a cash infusion from new investors or a new owner in order to stay afloat, the team president … Read more ›
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Politics and government
Council may vote to cut pay for incoming members
The Joliet City Council could vote next month on a 5 percent pay cut for all incoming council members who are elected in April in … Read more ›
Arts
Latin Music Festival this weekend in Joliet
Thousands of people are expected to descend on downtown Joliet this weekend for the 15th annual Latin Music Festival at Silver Cross Stadium This is … Read more ›
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We’ve got a new look, here’s more…
Hi TribLocalites! Welcome to TribLocal’s new redesigned Web site. Since I started working at TribLocal more than two years ago, I have seen many changes … Read more ›
Business
Empress casino job fair draws more than 500 candidates
More than 500 people turned out for a job fair Tuesday held by the Empress Casino in Joliet, which is hiring more than 100 people … Read more ›
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Joliet residents to get new trash, recycling bins in 2011
Joliet residents are getting new trash and recycling containers from the city as part of a plan unanimously approved Tuesday by the Joliet City Council. … Read more ›
Health and fitness
Flu vaccine for adults available in Will County
Starting this week, adults can get the seasonal flu vaccine in Joliet without an appointment, according to the Will County Health Department. The vaccine is … Read more ›
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At least 7 people plan mayoral run in Joliet
Seven people, including two city council members, picked up candidacy petitions Tuesday to run for mayor of Joliet. Tuesday was the first day candidacy petitions … Read more ›
Sports
Vote now for your favorite student athlete
September’s TribLocal Player of the Month Contest will end at noon tomorrow (Sept. 22) so if you want to help win $500 for your school … Read more ›
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Lanes closures on Chicago Street/Route 53 start Friday
TribLocal staff Starting Friday there will be lane closures on Chicago Street/Route 53 through October. The Illinois Department of Transportation is doing a resurfacing project … Read more ›