Beginning Sept. 20, petitions for candidacy for three at-large positions on the Joliet City Council will be available in the city clerk’s office.
To qualify as a candidate, applicants must be a qualified elector of the city of Joliet and have resided within the corporate limits of the city for at least one year preceding the April 4, 2017, consolidated election. At-large council members serve full four-year terms.
Illinois law imposes other qualifications to be eligible to submit a petition for candidacy and to serve as an elected official of the city of Joliet. Candidates should review Illinois law and other related codes to determine whether they meet the required qualifications.
Neither the city clerk nor any other city employee will be responsible for reviewing petitions that are filed during the filing period to determine whether they are in compliance with the law.
Candidacy petitions must be filed with the Joliet City Clerk between Dec. 12 and Dec. 19. Normal business hours for the city clerk’s office are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office will remain open until 5 p.m. Dec. 19 to accept petitions for candidacy.
For more information regarding obtaining a petition for candidacy, contact the city clerk’s office at 815-724-3780 or cityclerk@jolietcity.org. The city clerk’s office will not be able to provide advice or directions on how to circulate or submit petitions.
Second phase of hydrant testing underway in Joliet
The Joliet Fire Department began the second phase of its annual hydrant testing Aug. 31, according to a city news release.
The testing program will be conducted Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., and will continue for approximately six weeks.
During Phase II, testing will take place in the following areas:
- Station No. 3, 450 E. Laraway Road
- Station No. 6, 2049 Oneida St.
- Station No. 9, 2300 Michas Drive
Testing near Station No. 3 will include the geographical area bounded by Interstate 80 to the north, Gougar Road to the east, Manhattan Road to the south, and South Vetter Road to the west. Station No. 6 testing includes the geographical area bounded by Theodore Street to the north, Reed Street to the east, I-80 to the south and Infantry Drive to the west. Station No. 9 testing includes the geographical area bounded by Bazz Drive to the north, Bronk Road to the east, Black Road to the south and County Line Road to the west.
The fire department said it will take precautions to reduce the impact of possible rusty water. The city of Joliet added that it will provide a chemical that removes rust from clothes in a washing machine. However, residents are cautioned to not dry affected clothes until they have been properly run through a rinse cycle that includes the chemical.
The chemical will be available free of charge at any Joliet fire station. Individuals without transportation may call the City of Joliet Water Department at 815-724-4220 or the Joliet Fire Department at 815-724-3500.
Will County Take Back the Night returns Oct. 16
For the last 20 years, Take Back the Night has advocated for women who have suffered violence.
Organizers of the Will County Take Back the Night will continue that mission Oct. 16, with the annual event scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 2650 Plainfield Road in Joliet.
Various organizations will be available at resource tables with information to assist victims and survivors of domestic violence. The goal of Take Back the Night is provide resources that are available to help those that need assistance, and inform the community of the programs and services available should the need arise.
There will be a pantry accepting donations of paper goods, toiletry items, or grocery store and gas station gift cards to donate to area domestic violence shelters.
The featured speaker this year is
Karli Johnson has been selected as this year’s featured speaker. Johnson, a nationally known speaker and educator on power-based violence, is a survivor of dating violence, sexual violence, bullying and trauma. She has been a successful leader in violence prevention and promotion for more than six years.
Many local women’s service organizations are involved in the event, which is organized by a committee of dedicated women who want to help educate the community in hopes of ending violence against women.