summer 2016 News from the city of Joliet, Important Phone Numbers

Police and Fire Emergency 9-1-1 Police Non-Emergency (815) 726-2491 City Hall Information/ Questions (815) 724-4000 Complaint Line City Prepares (815) 724-4005 Water & Sewer Billing (815) 724-3820 For Street Resurfacing Building Dept./ he Department of Public Works annually Inspections (815) 724-4070 performs maintenance overlays on various Homeowners are advised to seek alternative routes streets within the City of Joliet. The City normally when a given street is being resurfaced. Please feel free Public Utilities (Water & Sewer) expends $1.6 million per year for this program. to call the Department of Public Works at (815) 724- (815) 724-4220 The 2016 city wide street resurfacing program was 4200 should you have any questions regarding the 2016 Public Works increased to $2,752,000.00. This increase will allow Roadway Resurfacing Program. (815) 724-4200 more roadways to be resurfaced within the 2016 Roadways construction season. (815) 724-3650

City Manager The following will be resurfaced during the Summer of 2016: Jim Hock 1. Monterey Drive (Carmel Drive – 20. Douglas Street (Terry Drive – Prestige 40. Lawrence Avenue (Berlin Avenue – North (815) 724-3720 Brookridge Drive) Street) End) 2. I-55 E. Frontage Road (September Drive 21. Wyoming Avenue (Ingalls Avenue – Route 41. Hoberg Drive (Gougar Road – West End) Mayor – Theodore Street) 30) 42. Belle Avenue (Fairview Avenue – 1st Bob O’Dekirk 3. Bronk Road (Caton Farm Road – 22. Conklin Way (Theodore Street – South Railroad Entrance) (815) 724-3700 Carrington Lane) End) 43. Arthur Avenue (Rosalind Street – 4. River Bend Lane (Caton Farm Road – 23. Sutton Court (Edgerton Drive – East End) Woodruff Road) Stonybrook Drive) 24. Sudberry Drive (North End – East End) 44. Fairview Avenue (Rosalind Street – Council Members 5. Billie Limacher Lane (Langsford Lane – 25. Westfield Road (Brentwood Place – Juniper Street) Joe Adler Drive) Edgerton Drive) 45. (Fairview Avenue – Arthur Larry Hug Juniper Street 6. Paul Briese Court (Billie Limacher Lane 26. Raynor Avenue (Glenwood Avenue – Ruby Avenue) (District 1) – South End) Street) 46. Stone Street (N. Center Street – Summit (815) 724-3746 7. John Bourg Drive (Peyla Lane – 27. River Road (Theodore Street – Half Mile Street) Pat Mudron Langsford Lane) South) 47. Francis Street (Collins Street – 8. Stonehaven Drive (Burgess Drive – 28. Lindenwood Circle (Green Trails Drive – Henderson Avenue)

(District 2) Pebble Beach Drive) Brookfield Drive) 48. Ada Street (Gage Street – McKay Street) (815) 724-3749 9. Inverness Circle (Pebble Beach – East 29. Green Trails Drive (Theodore Street – 49. Des Plaines Street (Jefferson Street – John Gerl (District 3) End) Pine Trails Circle) Railroad Viaduct) 10. Tonti Drive (Route 30 – Ring Road) 30. Brookfield Drive (Lindenwood Circle – 50. Midland Avenue (Morgan Street – West (815) 724-3720 11. Southridge Drive (Caton Ridge Drive – Pine Trails Circle) Park Front) Bettye Gavin (District 4) Country Ridge Drive) 31. Pine Trails Circle (Green Trails Drive – 51. Washington Street (Hickory Creek – 815) 724-3745 12. Country Ridge Drive (South Ridge Drive Brookfield Drive) Iowa Avenue) – Autumn Ridge Drive) 32. Laurakriss Court (Lindenwood Circle – 52. Gardner Street (Doris Avenue – North of Terry Morris (District 5) 13. Autumn Ridge Drive (Park Ridge Drive – South End) Hickory Creek) (815) 724-3742 Country Ridge Drive) 33. Clublands Parkway (Riverforest 53. Spencer Road (Cherry Hill Road – Gougar 14. Maple Ridge Drive (Southridge Drive – Boulevard – Heatherstone Lane) Road) Jim McFarland Autumn Ridge Drive) 34. Ryehill Court (Ryehill Drive – South End) 54. Rowell Avenue (Melrose Avenue – I-80) (At Large) 15. Ingalls Avenue (129th Infantry Drive – 35. Whiteside Drive (Glenwood Avenue – 55. Terry Drive (Route 6 – South End) (815) 242-1233 Gael Drive) Facel Vega Drive) 56. Reeves Road (Terry Drive – East End) 16. Texas Avenue (Wyoming Avenue – 36. Reardon Drive (Whiteside Drive - Facel 57. Mississippi Avenue (Washington Street – Jan Hallums-Quillman Colorado Avenue) Vega Drive) Fourth Avenue) (At Large) 17. Alann Drive (Ingalls Avenue – Clara 37. Facel Vega Drive (Whiteside Drive - 58. Leawood Drive (Cathy Drive – Longford (815) 724-3744 Avenue) Reardon Drive) Drive) 18. Krings Lane (Ingalls Avenue – Clara 38. Martin Court (Riviera Boulevard – North 59. Greenleaf Drive (Mission Boulevard – Mike Turk Avenue) End) Mission Boulevard) (At Large) 19. Plaza Drive (Ingalls Avenue – Clara 39. Henderson Avenue (Cass Street – 60. Mission Boulevard (Forest View Drive – (815) 724-3747 Avenue) Jackson Street) River Valley Second Entrance) s u m m e r g r e e t i n g s

mayor’s message Hello, Summer

Message from Bob O’Dekirk, many of which are listed at the back of this Mayor of Joliet newsletter. Our City crews are continuing to remove dead Dear Neighbor, parkway trees and many street repairs will be completed in the next few months. Please exercise Hello to all of our residents… caution in these areas and remember to watch for Summer is finally here and children while driving in our neighborhoods. this is the perfect time for walks in the park, family Also, please make every effort to support your local picnics and outdoor festivities. businesses and restaurants. Whenever possible, We are enjoying beautiful buy locally first. Bob O’Dekirk weather and welcome all Mayor of Joliet of you to check out the fun Finally, I want to wish all of our residents a safe events scheduled in Joliet, and Happy 4th of July. Enjoy the summer!

If you have any suggestions on what you would like to see included in our newsletter, contact Peggy Thomas, Joliet Named Communications Coordinator for the City Manager's office, at [email protected] or call (815) 724-3730.

Tree City USA Annual Hydrant The Fire Department takes precautions to reduce the impact of possible rusty water. Should a resident find for 25th Testing Program clothes in their washer that are stained after hydrant flushing in their neighborhood, the The Joliet Fire Department began its City of Joliet will provide a chemical that Consecutive Year annual hydrant testing season in late removes rust from clothes in a washing The National Arbor Day Foundation recently spring 2016. The testing program is machine, however, be cautioned that recognized the City of Joliet for achieving the conducted Monday through Friday affected clothes must not be dried designation of “Tree City USA” for the 25th between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The until it has been properly run through consecutive year. The City also received a hydrant testing will continue through a rinse cycle that includes this the fall depending on the weather. chemical. Growth Award for implementing a 7-year There will be Media Releases that tree growing contract, using i-Tree software go to local newspapers and radio The chemical will be available at any to inventory 15,000 trees, and for holding stations and these releases will also be Joliet Fire Station, free of charge. For an educational tree walk at the City of Joliet on the City of Joliet website cityofjoliet.info those without transportation call the City of Arboretum at the Broadway Greenway in announcing the actual dates and locations of the Joliet Water Department at (815) 724-4220 or the 2015. hydrant testing. Joliet Fire Department at (815) 724-3500.

Maintaining Residential Storm Drains Join volunteers across the city to maintain storm drains, a critical part of our utility infrastructure.

Your efforts to monitor and keep your local catch basin clear of leaves and other debris year round is a big help to you, your neighbors, and the quality of life we all come to expect. Thanks for doing your part.

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Fireworks Safety

Tips for using Fireworks adult providing supervision. Even sparklers Safely during Fourth of burn at temperatures in excess of 1,000 degrees and can cause severe burns. July festivities Devices that produce temporary audible or While there is no such thing as safe visible exhibitions by means of explosion, fireworks, many fireworks-related injuries combustion or detonation, including over the 4th of July could be avoided by firecrackers, roman candles, skyrockets, and taking basic safety precautions. As a others are prohibited. reminder, only those fireworks that are legally sold in Illinois are legal to possess and Chinese lanterns are also prohibited by the use in Joliet. State Fire Marshall. When police respond to reports of fireworks in neighborhoods, the Children should never be allowed to use fireworks are confiscated and offender(s) City Adopts New Sump fireworks of any type without a responsible may be arrested. Pump Discharge Rules

Can’t Get Enough Park, 201 W. Jefferson, is bringing The City of Joliet has adopted new guidelines concerning Fireworks Displays? back its annual Fireworks show. sump pump discharge lines. Houses subject to high ground The fireworks will begin after dark water and excessive sump water discharge often create • July 1 and July 2, Fireworks will and are free to attend. The Park is problems for neighbors when discharge water drains over be set off after the located on the west side of the Des property lines. In winter months, water flowing to the street Plaines River across from downtown game, located at 1 Mayor Art creates icing on the road or sidewalk. Schultz Dr. Game time is 7:05 p.m. Joliet on the Des Plaines River. on July 1 and 6:05 p.m. on July 2. Go The new rules require the pump discharge to be more than to jolietslammers.com or call the box • Monday, July 4, the , located 3000 10 feet away from the house, but no less than ten feet from office at (815) 722-2287 for more the property line. Discharges that create a nuisance, such as information. W. Jefferson St., will be hosting its annual Fireworks show. The show is icing or pools of stagnant water, may also be in violation of the ordinance. • SATURDAY, JULY 2, Bicentennial free to attend and begins after dark. Installation of a Rain Garden designed to allow water to naturally infiltrate back into the ground is the preferred solution. This provides relief for the City’s storm water odd numbered addresses on odd numbered discharge requirements. Some houses may still pump too Water Conservation days between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 much water or will not have the space required for a rain a.m. or 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. garden. The best solution may require a direct connection Program 2016 to an approved storm sewer system. Houses found to be The only exception to the odd/even water in violation of the ordinance may be subject to a maximum restriction applies to homeowners and/or fine of $750 per day. To obtain permission to connect to Thank you for your cooperation in businesses who intend to install sod. To the storm sewer system, contact the City’s Engineering watering your lawn according to the water receive proper permit for this exception, Department at (815) 724-4200. conservation program. customers should contact the Department of Public Utilities, Monday through Friday The following water restrictions are in between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. place for the City of Joliet water customers at (815) 724-4220, prior to sod installation. year-round per City of Joliet Code of Electronics Recycling Ordinances, Sec. 31-126: Lawn watering Free residential electronics recycling has been restored for There is no restriction in filling swimming Will County Residents at the Lockport Public Works, 17112 can only be done at even numbered pools, or watering trees, shrubs, flowers addresses on even numbered days and at Prime Blvd, Lockport, IL on Tuesdays and Fridays from 6 and vegetable gardens. a.m. to 11 a.m. Please bring your drivers’ license. Limit 2 TVs per vehicle along with other electronic items that Annual Water Quality Report can be recycled. For a list of items that can be recycled and updated information on electronics recycling, please The Department of Public Utilities publishes an annual water quality report which explains visit willcountygreen.com. Closed all other days and times. where the City’s water comes from, the treatment process, and how it is delivered to our customers. This year’s report was released in June. The report can be found at Be aware that illegally dumping during closed hours will be jolietwater.com. prosecuted. The County is working with public and private entities to open more sites.

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technology safety & help City of Joliet information services Bike Patrol How to Lodge Lodging a Service Request a Service Request in-person at City Hall Residents may lodge a service request in person with the City of Joliet… by visiting us at the City Hall Information Desk. Residents can ask for City Hall related information, or The Information Desk is located across from the report non-emergency concerns such as; street light Customer Service Department windows on the first outages, over grown grass violations, and potholes, just floor of City Hall, or can be lodged by calling (815) to name a few, through service requests. All service 724-4000. request submittals are reviewed by City Hall’s Information Desk personnel and forwarded to the appropriate City Lodging a Service Request Online department for review. The City Hall Information Desk Patrols will be more can be reached at (815) 724-4000 during normal business Service requests may also be lodged from a personal visible during summer hours, which are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. computer or other electronic devices by going to our (except on observed holidays). Any concerns or code City website, cityofjoliet.info. From the homepage, months violation complaints submitted after normal business select the I Want To tab… Report… and then select With the warm weather upon us, hours will be processed on the following business day. the Click here to file an online service request, blue Joliet residents will once again see button. an increase of officers conducting Our Mobile and Online Service Request system is not patrols on bicycles. monitored 24-hours a day and does not handle Joliet Police Department related calls or emergencies. If you Lodging a Service Request The Police Department has certified require emergency assistance please dial 9-1-1 or contact from a Mobile Device bike trained officers throughout Joliet’s 24-hour Non-Emergency Police Line at (815) 726- the department who have attended 2491. The “GoRequest” app allows residents to make a 40-hour training course. Bike service requests through a free smart phone app patrols will be visible in residential For more information, visit cityofjoliet.info or call available on the Apple App or Google Play Store. neighborhoods, business districts Information Services (815) 724-4000. and at special events. Patrolling on a bicycle will never replace the traditional police squad, but it is beneficial with making contact with the community and is a proactive approach to law enforcement. Officers on bikes lead to more information exchange with residents, which lead to more effective policing. A study showed that officers on bicycles average 7.3 contacts per hour while those in squads make only 3.3 contacts per hour. Officers on bikes are more visible, easily accessible and allow for the face-to-face contact that residents appreciate.

Patrolling on bikes gives officers more mobility, ability to avoid obstacles, and allows them to respond quickly to calls in areas hard to reach with vehicles. A bicycle gives officers the element of surprise and reduces the ability for the criminal to react. In reality, bike patrol makes an officer more productive and officers are perceived by the community as being more approachable. page 4 • city of joliet • summer 2016 h o m e o w n e r s

safety summer news briefs Emerald Ash Borer Tree FIRE PIT use Removal Continues The City of Joliet is continuing the process of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) tree removal in all areas of the City. City crews have The Joliet Fire Department would like removed more than 2,000 trees since this program started. to remind residents of the proper methods for using The EAB infested trees will be removed by January 1, 2017, in the following areas and subdivisions: a commercial fire pit within the city limits. • Lakewood on Caton • Hampton Glen Commercially sold steel • Riverbrook Estates outdoor fire pits that are on • Aspen Meadows legs attached to a steel bottom, • Caton Farm Road wire mesh sides and a top are • County Line Road approved for use. • Caton Crossing • Pheasant Knoll A fire extinguisher or garden • Sunset Ridge (Ridge, East hose must be available & South) to extinguish the fire, if • River Glen necessary. Approved outdoor • Overlook pits shall be not less than 15 • Fountaindale feet away from a structure or fence. In addition, a police officer on the scene • Midland-Ingalls-Black-Larkin may issue a compliance ticket to the • Black-Glenwood-Raynor-Larkin Fuel (wooden logs or artificial logs) shall homeowner for creating a public nuisance • Parkwood Subdivision fit inside the confines of the wire mesh, or being in violation of the International • Herkimer-Henderson-Cass-Woodruff and the top shall be in place to be legal. Fire Code 2003 Section 307.2.2 “Prohibited Wooden pallets, treated deck wood, leaves, Open Burning,” which states: It is the plan that all stumps be removed within one month after dimensional lumber, or garbage shall not be the tree has been removed. In some cases this is not possible “Open burning that will be offensive or used as fuel in an outdoor fire pit. and we ask that residents be patient with the workload of City objectionable because of smoke or odor crews. The City is currently entered into a tree replacement emissions when atmospheric conditions program which will occur over a seven-year span. Residents Be aware that although it is legal to burn in or local circumstances make such fires an approved outdoor fire pit, if it is believed hazardous shall be prohibited. The fire should not expect to have their parkway tree replaced to be offensive or objectionable by the code official is authorizes to order the immediately after the ash tree is removed but should expect complainant due to smoke, flames, sparks, extinguishment by the homeowner or to see a new tree planted within this seven-year period. If or odor omissions, then the homeowner the fire department of open burning residents choose to plant their own tree in the parkway they which creates or adds to a hazardous or shall extinguish the fire immediately. must contact the City Arborist at (815) 724-4046 and obtain a objectionable situation.” permit to do so.

City Reminds Residents to Take Precautions to Reduce Mosquito Population

The City of Joliet reminds manholes, catch basins, and inlets Nile Virus have no symptoms or Precautions include: home. residents to protect themselves where standing water can be experience very mild symptoms • Whenever outdoors • Eliminate yard ruts and their families from mosquito found. The City of Joliet Mosquito 3 to 14 days after the bite of an between dusk and and puddles. bites and help reduce the Abatement Program targets all infected mosquito. Mild symptoms dawn, wear shoes and • Aerate ornamental number of potential mosquito the manholes, catch basins, and include a fever, headache, and socks, long pants, and ponds or stock with breeding sites around their home. inlets to treat with an organic body aches, (occasionally with a long-sleeved shirt. larvae eating fish. Residents are encouraged to certified extended-release tablet a skin rash on the trunk of the • Apply insect repellant • Use Bacillus remove areas of standing water to eradicate these mosquitos. body), and swollen lymph glands. to exposed skin when thuringiensis from their property, as it can act This tablet is effective up to 180 outdoors. israelensis (Bti), as a breeding ground for this days. The City of Joliet works in Less than 1 percent of infected • Install tight-fitting available in hardware insect. conjunction with the Will County people with West Nile Virus will window and door stores, in any standing Health Department to evaluate develop severe symptoms. These screens. water around your To help control the mosquito and determine when the West symptoms include headache, • Reduce or eliminate home. population and, most importantly Nile Virus is present. high fever, neck stiffness, the amount of standing • Clean and chlorinate the species responsible for stupor, disorientation, coma, water around your swimming pools, carrying the West Nile Virus, West Nile Virus is a mosquito- tremors, convulsions, muscle home. outdoor saunas, and the City has contracted with borne virus transmitted through weakness, and paralysis. Persons • Keep gutters clear of hot tubs regularly. Clarke Environmental Mosquito the bite of a mosquito that has older than 50 years of age and debris. • Remind or help Management. The habitat for picked up the virus by feeding immunocompromised persons • Keep grass cut short neighbors to eliminate the species of mosquito that on an infected bird. Most people (e.g. transplant patients) have the and shrubbery well breeding sites on their carries the West Nile Virus is in who are infected with the West highest risk of severe disease. trimmed around your properties.

city of joliet • summer 2016 • page 5 s u m m e r e v e n t s events Summer Heats Up at & July 7-10 Route 66 NHRA Nationals Route 66 Raceway, 500 Speedway Blvd. Joliet Billie Limacher The world’s greatest drag racers light up The World’s Premier Drag Racing Facility. Feel the rumble beneath your feet, smell the nitro and prepare to be Bicentennial Park blown away by dragsters exceeding speeds over 300 mph. Four days of July 30 racing await and you can experience Battle of the Bands one or all of them. Experience Dialed-In Bicentennial Park – 201 W. Jefferson St. Thursday, Friday Night On Fire, All-Star 6 – 10 p.m. $5 park admission Saturday, and Championship Sunday. Time to rock the bluffs again. Open to all Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park (1976- Visit route66raceway.com to buy your ages, finalized bands compete for cash tickets. 2016) is happy to celebrate 40 years in the prizes. Enjoy food ‘n brew. community. For some throwback fun, they August 20 are bringing back two favorite summer August 11 D’Arcy Buick GMC events with fireworks. Come enjoy your 42ND “Concerts On The Hill” – Route 66 Classic stars will try their luck at tackling the scenic downtown park by the river with the NEW TWIST! Route 66 Raceway, tri-oval during an all-out battle. There Independence Celebration (July 2) and River Bicentennial Park – 201 W. Jefferson St. 500 Speedway Blvd. Joliet will surely be fireworks during the race Fest (July 23), formerly known as Waterway 6:30 p.m. Thursday FREE A tribute to all things vintage, the D’Arcy ... and we’ll have some afterward, too! Daze. We’ve added a few new twists with Flashing back to those groovy 60’s-70’s with Buick GMC Route 66 Classic is the Green flag is set for 7:30 p.m. Visit “Concerts On The Hill”: new artist area the NEW INVADERS! ultimate good ole days event, paying chicagolandspeedway.com to buy tickets. open to all ages and 3 special concerts homage to the early drag racing and featuring high-energy entertainment. August 5-7 & 12-14 hot rod culture. From Nostalgia Funny September 17 The Park is located at 201 W. Jefferson “Grease” Musical by Joliet Car racing down the , to the NASCAR XFINITY Series Race St. on the west side of the DesPlaines Drama Guild classic cars in the Cruise-In – the Route Chicagoland Speedway, Bicentennial Park – 201 W. Jefferson St. River. Please call (815) 724-3760 or go to 66 Classic is a quarter-mile blast down 500 Speedway Blvd. Joliet 7:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday bicentennialpark.org for more information. memory lane. Kids Tickets are only $5. Chicagoland is the Last Chance Race 2 p.m. Sunday Classic Car Cruise-In only $20 admission. for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Auditions in May for this beloved musical July 2 Visit route66raceway.com for more stars to punch their ticket to the - rock ‘n roll and bobby socks. Group series’ new playoff format, which will Independence Celebration information. discounts. Tickets $15 Call (877) 534-1933 6 – 10:30 p.m. FREE determine a champion! The drivers of Go ‘76! Kick off the holiday early with live September 15 the XFINITY Series will race against August 20 music, food ‘n brew, 9:30 p.m FIREWORKS! Chicagoland Speedway some of NASCAR’s biggest stars on Art 4 Every 1 ARCA Series Scott 150 Race September 17 as part of our four-race Bicentennial Park – 201 W. Jefferson St. July 7, 14, 21 & 28, August 4, 11, 18 & 25 Chicagoland Speedway, race weekend. This is where history Noon – 5 p.m. FREE & September 1 500 Speedway Blvd. Joliet begins as the drivers look to not only Inviting those with a disability to share their capture a Championship, but also make 42ND “Concerts On The Hill” The ARCA Racing Series returns to talent on the bandshell stage, and artistic Bicentennial Park – 201 W. Jefferson St. Chicagoland Speedway to kick off four their way into the ranks of NASCAR’s side through park display. Your time to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays FREE days and nights of racing action on best! Green flag is set for 2:30 p.m. Visit shine! Variety of entertainment on the bandshell Thursday, Sept. 15! The up-and-comers chicagolandspeedway.com to buy tickets. every week. Enjoy the new artist area, chill and wily veterans never disappoint, September 17 - October 22 & create, open to all ages. with a night full of unpredictable September 18 Saturday Youth Drama Class action! Green flag is set for 7 p.m. Visit NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teenage 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. (Grades 1-5, $60) July 7 chicagolandspeedway.com to buy tickets. mutant ninja turtles 400 10:30 a.m. – Noon (Grades 6-12, $65) Chicagoland Speedway, 42ND “Concerts On The Hill” – Open to all levels of interest. Learn creative 500 Speedway Blvd. Joliet NEW TWIST! September 16 dramatics with a fun skit at the end of the Bicentennial Park – 201 W. Jefferson St. NASCAR Camping World The playoffs begin in . On six-Saturday workshop. 6:30 p.m. Thursday FREE Truck Series American September 18, watch sparks fly as 16 Get your groove on and get ready to dance Ethanol e15 225 of NASCAR’s best begin their quest September 23-25 & with SPOKEN FOUR. Chicagoland Speedway, for a Championship with the first race September 30 - October 2 500 Speedway Blvd. Joliet in The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint “Love, Sex and the IRS” July 23 Chicagoland is the Last Chance Race for Cup. Low downforce will raise the level 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays of competition, and a talented 2016 River Fest at Bicentennial the ever-unpredictable Camping World 2 p.m. Sundays Bicentennial Park – 201 W. Jefferson St. Truck Series as NASCAR’s newest stars rookie class will look to blow down the $12 advance/ $15 door 6 – 10:30 p.m. FREE battle for a final spot in the series’ new competition right outside The Windy City. Latitude 41°presents this romantic comedy Joliet’s Venetian night of lighted boats playoff. The trucks return under the Chicagoland Speedway: The Chase Starts of one couple plus a few more dodging the returns with a new name. Enjoy live music, lights in the American Ethanol e15 225 Here! Green flag is set for 1:30 p.m. Visit IRS and each other. Tickets call (331) 725- food ‘n brew, 9:30 p.m. FIREWORKS! as part of the Four-Race Weekend on chicagolandspeedway.com now to buy 2841. Friday, September 16! NASCAR’s newest tickets.

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Library Events events All programs are free to attend. For more information or to register visit jolietlibrary.org or call (815) 740-2660. Visit Gallery Seven Ottawa Street Branch: 150 N. Ottawa St., Joliet • Black Road Branch: 3395 Black Rd., Joliet This Summer July 12 All ages, no registration required Water Play Day Get an up-close look at reptiles and Gallery 7, established in 2007, 10-11:30 a.m. or 2-3:30 p.m. amphibians from around the world is a fine art gallery featuring the Black Road Branch at Dave DiNaso’s hands-on show. work of local artists and is located in the heart of Ages 1-8, no registration required downtown Joliet at 116 N. Chicago St. Works on Fun for the whole family with a Do-It- July 25, July 26, July 28 display include fine art photography in a variety Yourself water park, sprinklers, water Maker Camp: Get of styles and subject matter. Jewelry, Fiber Art, tables, and more. Wear your bathing creative during Ceramics, Paintings and other gift items are also suit and bring a towel. Rain or shine. Maker week! available for purchase. Please call (815) 483- 1:30-3:30 p.m. 4310 for more information. July 13 Ottawa Street Branch Family Field Trip Monday, July 25: Ecobot Gallery hours: Joliet Farmer’s Market Robot – make a mini brush Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 5:30-6:15 p.m. bot robot. First Saturday of the month 10 a.m. to Noon All ages with adult, no registration July 26: Junk Drawer Car – required design a model vehicle to fit your Meet Your Local Farmer. Learn about personality. Special Exhibits at Gallery 7 the why, what, and where of small Thursday, July 28: 3D Printing farming, and the benefits of locally with Minecraft® design your own Through July 22 grown food. Meet at the Garden Patch Minecraft® characters and print them Open Lens VII Farms booth on Chicago Street. out on a 3D printer. A juried national Fine Art Photography exhibit

Grades 4-8, registration opens July 18 July 14 July 25 July 30 to August 24 If you have tinkered with LEGO® Blacklight Party Harry Potter Day! Exhibition- Photographic Arts Society Mindstorms®, drop in for this two day 6-7:30 p.m. 6:30-7:30 p.m. session on using sensors to control Black Road Branch Black Road Branch July 30 robots. Grades 6-12, registration required Grades K-8 with their families, Reception for Come play various games and eat registration opens July 11 Photographic Arts Society August 13 snacks. Bring along a white T-shirt to With a new movie and book coming out 6 - 9 p.m. End of Summer Celebration decorate with glow materials. this year, now is the time to celebrate 2-3 p.m. Harry Potter with a magical evening August 31 to September 28 Black Road Branch July 19 of fun, games and snacks centered “Leave Space” All ages, no registration required Dave DiNaso’s Traveling around the boy wizard. Exhibition by artist Tammy J. Kordik Join the Frankfort Brass Band in a World of Reptiles free, outdoor concert of All-American 10:30-11:15 a.m. August 2 & August 3 September 10 Summertime favorites. In case of Ottawa Street Branch Advanced Robotics Reception for “Leave Space” inclement weather, the program will be 1:45-2:30 p.m. OR 3-3:45 p.m. Black 1:30–3 p.m. by Tammy J. Kordik moved indoors. Road Branch Ottawa Street Branch 6- 8 p.m. All events at Gallery Seven are free and open to the public

July 22 August 13 July 15 Movies in the Park – The Nowell Park Back to Long Drive Contest Descendants School Festival Joliet Park District 5 p.m. Movie begins at Dusk at 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Inwood Golf Club Preservation Park Nowell Park (199 Mills Rd.) Summer Activities (3200 W. Jefferson St.) (Farragut School– 710 Taylor) FREE event with giveaways. Family friendly FREE event July 15 August 19 June 3 thru August 14 Concerts in the Park – August 5 Concerts in the Park – Splash Station Waterpark Gina Glocksen Band Movies in the Park – Second Hand Soul 2780 Channahon Rd. 6:30 p.m. Minions 6:30 p.m. $9 resident/$13 non-resident Preservation Park Movie begins at Dusk at Inwood Preservation Park (special rates for seniors, children) (Farragut School – 710 Taylor) Park (3200 W. Jefferson St.) (Farragut School– 710 Taylor) Visit jolietsplashstation.com or call FREE concert series Family friendly FREE event FREE concert series (815) 741-7275 ext. 403 for hours of operation and more information July 21 August 6 September 25 Sundowner 5K Moonlight Golf Joliet Festival For questions or more information July 8 7:15 p.m. 7 p.m. FREE admission on any of the Joliet Park District Movies in the Park – Pilcher Park Inwood Golf Club 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. activities either visit their website Hotel Transylvania 2 (2501 Highland Park Dr.) (3200 W. Jefferson St.) at jolietpark.org or call (815) 741- Movie begins at Dusk at Theodore 5K race through beautiful Pilcher Night golf outing with proceeds (4000 W. Jefferson St.) 7275. Some of the activities are Crossing (Cambria Drive just east Park benefitting SRJC Plane rides, children’s activities fee based. Ones that are FREE are of County Line Road) and pancake breakfast indicated. Family friendly FREE event

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Summer Joliet Historical Museum Rooftop with the Slammers Summer Music Series Slammers Ready for Second Half of Baseball Season Register for shows at jolietmuseum.org or call (815) 723-5201 ex. 222 Tickets are $8 for Joliet Area The Joliet Slammers are ramping last day game of the season Historical Museum (JAHM) members & students/ $10 up for the second half of the on Wednesday, August 3 for General Public except where noted. Doors open at baseball season and you won’t want Grandparents/Senior Day, and 6:45 p.m. and shows start at 7:30 p.m. The JAHM is to miss what they have in store! the Slammers second Princess located at 204 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. Free parking is The Slammers have a great line-up Night of 2016 will be held the Museum parking lot at the corner of Ottawa and of promotions, including weekday on Friday, August 12 with Webster Streets. Free metered parking is available promotions like $2 Tuesdays (when princesses provided by Magic, curb side after 5 p.m. all reserved seats are just $2) or Music, and More! Anna, Elsa Thirsty Thursdays with Bud, Bud and other princesses will be 2016 Summer Music Series Schedule: Light and Pepsi products on special available for autographs and for only $2. Thirsty Thursdays now have a country pictures on the concourse. The Slammers will July 8 (Special Indoor Concert) theme, with line dancing and the chance to win wrap up the regular season with a fan appreciation SKIP GRIPARIS: tickets to country festivals. blow out with giveaways all night long and a post- The Guys Who Gave Us Rock! game fireworks show on Sunday, September 4. $12 Museum Members / $14 General Public Catch one of their great fireworks shows following Rock & Roll’s Dynamic Evolution through the every Friday home game. Promotional highlights The Joliet Slammers are the only professional 40’s/50’s/60’s include Military Appreciation Night on Sunday, sports team in Will County, providing a great venue July 3 with a U.S. Army future soldiers swear in for affordable, family fun. The Slammers play at July 14 ceremony prior to the game and area veterans will Silver Cross Field in downtown Joliet- located at M&R Rush also be recognized. 1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive, Joliet, IL 60432. For a full list of promotional nights and more information August 11 Come and see the Slammers take on the Chicago on how to purchase tickets, visit jolietslammers. Soul Motion Bandits in their annual “Battle of the Sexes” game com or call the box office at (815) 722-2287. August 26 on Tuesday, July 12, and pet owners be sure to Save $2 on ticket prices by purchasing in Strung Out get out to Silver Cross Field on Sunday, July 17 advance. Don’t forget to “Like” the Slammers on for Bark in the Park where the first 500 fans will Facebook at facebook.com/jolietslammers or follow September 8, 2016 receive doggie treat bags provided by Tucker’s them on Twitter at @jolietslammers! Righteous Hillbillies Doggie Delights. The Slammers will host their

Every Wednesday through NOTE: There will NOT be a City Center September 21 market held on September 14. August 6 September 14 Downtown Joliet KIDZFEST Race Fan Rally Farmers Market July 7 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Events 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nitro Nite Downtown Joliet, along Chicago Downtown Joliet, along Chicago Downtown Joliet on Chicago 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Street between Jefferson and Street between Jefferson and Cass For all of these events in Street, between Jefferson & Van Downtown Joliet on Chicago Street Webster Streets Streets downtown Joliet, contact Sarah Buren Streets between Jefferson and Cass Streets This is a free event filled with Race Fan Rally is a NASCAR fan Strickland at sarah.strickland@ The Downtown Joliet Farmers Nitro Nite is an NHRA themed fan fun, educational and interactive fest featuring NASCAR driver jolietdowntown.com for more Market is back and better than fest. Join us in Downtown Joliet activities for children ages 2 to 12. appearances, LIVE music, vendors, information or how you can be a ever, featuring locally grown for a free, family friendly chance to Sponsored by Lewis University, this raffles, hot food, cold drinks & vendor. produce and handmade items. meet NHRA drivers, enjoy vendors, is a summer event you will NOT more. Come on down for live music and hot food, cold drinks and LIVE want to miss. featured breweries each week. music. page 8 • city of joliet • summer 2016 Created & published by voyager media publications - voyagernewspapers.com