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Stay informed with the latest updates, announcements, and events from Joliet Township Government. Check back regularly for important news and community highlights.

Joliet Township’s Community Violence Intervention (CVI) team completes Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training

May 14, 2025
Congratulations to Joliet Township’s Community Violence Intervention (CVI) team: LeShae Hudson, Community Convener, and Magdalena Campos, Community Liaison/Organizer, on completing the inaugural Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. This valuable
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Joliet Township to host May 2025 CREW Meeting

May 13, 2025
Joliet Township Government is hosting the next Community Response Engagement Workgroup (CREW) meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The meeting will take place in person at Illinois
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Joliet Township Hosts Ribbon-Cutting at Renovated Forest Park Community Center Food Pantry

April 21, 2025
Ceremony Celebrates Investment in Community Services and Food Access  JOLIET, IL – April 21, 2025 – Joliet Township hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Forest Park Community Center
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Tree Removed at Forest Park Community Center Community Garden

May 22, 2025
We continue to make exciting progress at the Forest Park Community Center, now proudly part of Joliet Township Government. As part of our efforts to revitalize the on-site community garden,
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Volunteers needed for Memorial Day Ceremony 2025 at Oakwood Cemetery

May 22, 2025
Join Us for a Memorial Day Ceremony at Oakwood Cemetery, 1121 Cass Street/Route 30 (1121 Lincoln Hwy), Joliet, IL 60432. Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10am: Volunteers are needed to
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Joliet Township CVI Team Recognized as Part of City’s First CERT Graduating Class

May 21, 2025
Earlier this month, we celebrated our team’s participation — now we’re proud to join the City of Joliet in recognizing the full graduating class of the first Community Emergency Response
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Joliet Township Animal Control Hosted “Hogs & Dogs” Community Event 

May 20, 2025
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, Joliet Township Animal Control (JTAC) hosted its first-ever Hogs & Dogs event at 2807 McDonough Street in Joliet. From 12 PM to 3 PM, community
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Special Board Meeting: May 23, 2025

May 20, 2025
This Special Board Meeting for Joliet Township Government will be held at 5:00 p.m. in the town hall meeting room, Joliet Township Government Offices, 175 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois.
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A New Beginning at Forest Park Community Center: Community Garden Day

May 19, 2025
On Saturday, May 17, Joliet Township Government’s Forest Park Community Center welcomed a new season of growth and hope with a special Community Garden Day. Led by Food Pantry Coordinator
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Joliet Township Government Honors Trustee Raymond Slattery Upon His Retirement

May 14, 2025
On behalf of Supervisor Alicia Morales, the Joliet Township Government Board formally recognized longtime Trustee Raymond Slattery for two decades of dedicated service during the May 13, 2025, board meeting.
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Joliet Township’s Community Violence Intervention (CVI) team completes Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training

May 14, 2025
Congratulations to Joliet Township’s Community Violence Intervention (CVI) team: LeShae Hudson, Community Convener, and Magdalena Campos, Community Liaison/Organizer, on completing the inaugural Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. This valuable
Read More

Joliet Township to host May 2025 CREW Meeting

May 13, 2025
Joliet Township Government is hosting the next Community Response Engagement Workgroup (CREW) meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The meeting will take place in person at Illinois
Read More

Joliet Township Hosts Ribbon-Cutting at Renovated Forest Park Community Center Food Pantry

April 21, 2025
Ceremony Celebrates Investment in Community Services and Food Access  JOLIET, IL – April 21, 2025 – Joliet Township hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Forest Park Community Center
Read More

Tree Removed at Forest Park Community Center Community Garden

May 22, 2025
We continue to make exciting progress at the Forest Park Community Center, now proudly part of Joliet Township Government. As part of our efforts to revitalize the on-site community garden,
Read More

Volunteers needed for Memorial Day Ceremony 2025 at Oakwood Cemetery

May 22, 2025
Join Us for a Memorial Day Ceremony at Oakwood Cemetery, 1121 Cass Street/Route 30 (1121 Lincoln Hwy), Joliet, IL 60432. Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10am: Volunteers are needed to
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Joliet Township CVI Team Recognized as Part of City’s First CERT Graduating Class

May 21, 2025
Earlier this month, we celebrated our team’s participation — now we’re proud to join the City of Joliet in recognizing the full graduating class of the first Community Emergency Response
Read More

Joliet Township Events

Joliet Township Government hosts events throughout the year that are open to the public. Visit our events page to see our past and upcoming events.