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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.

Condolences to loved ones of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr.

April 17, 2025
Joliet Township Government extends our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr., a 2017 graduate of Joliet Central High School
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Now Hiring: Community Liaison/Organizer

April 17, 2025
Passionate about justice, equity and healing? Join us! Joliet Township Government is hiring a part-time Community Liaison/Organizer to collect data, support outreach, and help our Community Convener run community violence
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Joliet Township Government hosts 175th Annual Town Meeting

April 17, 2025
The 175th Annual Town Meeting of Joliet Township Government was a success. From beginning to end, the evening was marked by thoughtful dialogue, strong voter turnout, and a deep sense
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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
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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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CREW April 2025 Monthly Meeting

April 21, 2025
Joliet Township Government is hosting the next Community Response Engagement Workgroup (CREW) meeting on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The meeting will take place in person at the
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Office Closure: Friday April 18 for Good Friday

April 17, 2025
Our offices will be closed this Friday, April 18, for Good Friday. We will return to the office on Monday, April 21, at 8:30 am. The full 2025 Township Holiday
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Condolences to loved ones of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr.

April 17, 2025
Joliet Township Government extends our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr., a 2017 graduate of Joliet Central High School
Read More

Now Hiring: Community Liaison/Organizer

April 17, 2025
Passionate about justice, equity and healing? Join us! Joliet Township Government is hiring a part-time Community Liaison/Organizer to collect data, support outreach, and help our Community Convener run community violence
Read More

Joliet Township Government hosts 175th Annual Town Meeting

April 17, 2025
The 175th Annual Town Meeting of Joliet Township Government was a success. From beginning to end, the evening was marked by thoughtful dialogue, strong voter turnout, and a deep sense
Read More

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
Read More

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.
Read More

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 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.