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SUMMER 2019 NEWS FROM THE CITY OF JOLIET, Important Phone Numbers

Police and Fire Emergency 9-1-1 Police Non-Emergency (815) 726-2491 Rethink Water: City Hall Information/ Questions (815) 724-4000 Complaint Line Joliet’s Future Water Source (815) 724-4005 In the news we hear about water include Lake Michigan – DuPage Water & Sewer shortages in California and New Water Commission, Lake Michigan Billing Mexico, but did you know that here – City of Chicago Department of (815) 724-3820 in Joliet our current water source Water Management, Lake Michigan Building Dept./ is not sustainable? Do you know – Southland Water Agency, Illinois Inspections where your water is coming from River and Kankakee River. (815) 724-4070 when you turn on your tap? Now, Public Utilities and in the coming years, water will Phase II of the study began in (Water & Sewer) be a major topic in Joliet. We need February 2019. During Phase II to Rethink the source of our water. the alternatives will be studied (815) 724-4220 We need to Rethink the value of in more detail and evaluated Public Works water. We need to Rethink how we based upon a variety of factors (815) 724-4200 use water. Read on to learn more about efforts being made to including cost, governance/control, risk, and sustainability to Roadways identify Joliet’s future water source. name a few. The Phase II study results will be presented to the (815) 724-3650 Environmental Commission and City Council in November and OUR WATER it is anticipated an alternative water source will be selected in Interim City Manager December. Following selection of the water source, Joliet will The City of Joliet draws its groundwater supply from twenty- Marty Shanahan move forward with design and construction of the new system one deep (bedrock) wells (pumping from 1,000 feet below the (815) 724-3730 such that a new water source is online by 2030. surface) and five shallow (gravel) wells (pumping from 80 feet Mayor below the surface) located throughout the City. The water is Bob O’Dekirk treated at eleven water treatment plants to remove the naturally HOW TO HELP (815) 724-3700 occurring radium and iron from the water supply and then Water conservation is key. Saving water not only saves you distributed to your home through the City’s 645 miles of water money, it extends the life of the aquifer. Some simple ways to COUNCIL MEMBERS main. On average the City of Joliet pumps 19 million gallons of conserve include reducing the amount of time you spend in water every day! the shower, only washing full loads of laundry, and repairing Larry Hug (District 1) leaking faucets and toilets. To encourage water conservation, (815) 724-3746 THE PROBLEM the City has implemented a low flow toilet rebate program and a rain barrel subsidy program. For more information on these Pat Mudron (District 2) The aquifer the City draws its water from, the Ironton-Galesville, programs, visit the City of Joliet website: joliet.gov/departments/ (815) 724-3749 is not sustainable. This means more water is pumped out than public-utilities/programs-projects. The City has also formed Sherri Reardon (District 3) is being put back in through natural recharge. Groundwater a water conservation subcommittee that meets the fourth (815) 724-3720 modeling completed by the Illinois State Water Survey in 2018 Wednesday of every month at 3 p.m. at Joliet City Hall. The indicated the City will no longer be able to meet maximum water Bettye Gavin (District 4) public is welcome to attend these meetings. day demands by 2030. This issue is not only impacting Joliet. (815) 724-3745 Surrounding communities and industries in the region which Terry Morris (District 5) rely on the same aquifer are also looking for a solution. HOW TO LEARN MORE AND GET (815) 724-3742 INVOLVED Don “Duck” Dickinson THE SOLUTION The City has launched a website specifically for this project: (At Large) The Mayor has tasked the City’s Environmental Commission RethinkWaterJoliet.org. On the website you will find a wealth (815) 724-3129 with studying this issue. In 2018, the City began a two phased of information including the Phase I Study report, presentations Jan Hallums Quillman study to identify an alternative water source. The goal of made at Environmental Commission meetings, and much more. (At Large) Phase I was to evaluate every possible water source available. Check out the calendar and stop by and see us at community (815) 724-3744 Fourteen different alternatives were considered including events. You can also sign up to be part of our mailing list and multiple locations for the Kankakee River and Lake Michigan, automatically receive email updates on the project or follow us Mike Turk the Illinois River, the Fox River, the Mt. Simon Aquifer, and on Facebook and Twitter @TheCityofJoliet. The public is invited (At Large) aquifer recharge. During Phase I of the study the alternatives to attend the Environmental Commission meetings which are (815) 724-3747 were evaluated for water quality and water quantity (both for held the second Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Joliet and the Region). Based on this evaluation, 5 alternatives council chambers at Joliet City Hall, 150 W. Jefferson St. Come were recommended for further analysis during Phase II. These learn more about how you can Rethink Water! summer greetings joliet.gov

Where to MAYOR’S MESSAGE See Fireworks July 3 BILLIE LIMACHER BICENTENNIAL PARK Hello, Summer INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION Allianza, Including You, as well as the other community 201 W. Jefferson – Free Admission Message from Bob O’Dekirk, partners who have stepped up and added to the calendar Live music, games, inflatables, foods and drinks beginning at 6 p.m. The fireworks will be at 9:30 Mayor of Joliet of events. p.m. and are free to attend. Don’t forget to bring your blanket. The Park is located on the west side Dear Neighbor, Last year the re-opening of the old Joliet of the DesPlaines River across from downtown Corrections facility on Collins Street was probably Joliet. Hello to all our residents, and I hope you are the biggest local story of the year. This summer, all enjoying summer. After going through the work will continue to restore the site, and July 4 the Joliet Historical Museum will have the prison Fireworks at Sunset/Gates Open at 6:00 p.m. a long, cold winter like we experienced this open for tours all summer long. We are thrilled to JOLIET JULY 4TH FIREWORKS last year it is great to finally have warm CELEBRATION weather. I hope everyone takes some time see the level of interest the prison has generated, Joliet Memorial Stadium, 3000 W. Jefferson St., out this summer to enjoy it. BOB O’DEKIRK including extensive international interest and tour Joliet Mayor of Joliet groups from all over the world coming to Joliet. Open to all ages – Free Admission Hopefully our residents take advantage Look for an increased number of events and Celebrate our Nation’s birthday at Joliet’s 73rd of the number of events scheduled this opportunities this year for our residents to take Annual July 4th Celebration with a fireworks part in and appreciate the history of that site. display synchronized to a stirring soundtrack summer, including Taste of Joliet, broadcast on Star 96.7 FM along with pre-show baseball, NHRA and Nascar racing, or any of the many entertainment and free admission and parking. events scheduled for downtown and Bi-Centennial Park. I hope all our residents enjoy a safe and fun summer. Please remember that there is a local ordinance July 3, July 4, & July 5 As Mayor, one of the things I am really proud of from prohibiting illegal fireworks within the City of Joliet SLAMMERS GAME AND FIREWORKS the last few years is the increasing number of downtown which carries a $500 fine. The Joliet Police Department 1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive events held throughout the summer. Thanks to the City will take action and enforce this ordinance, so celebrate Fireworks will be set off after all three of the Center Partnership, the Joliet Chamber of Commerce, your holiday safely. Enjoy your summer! Joliet Slammers games. Game time is 7:05 p.m. for all three nights. Fireworks should begin at approximately 10 p.m. each evening. July 3rd and 4th, take part in the BBQ picnic which includes BBQ pulled pork, BBQ beef, corn salad, chips, soda and water for Mayoral and District Council Member Election Results only $25 per ticket. Tickets for those nights start at $6 for a general admission ticket! July 5th, Bob O’Dekirk was reelected to tickets will start at $6 for general admission. Go serve his second term as Mayor at to jolietslammers.com or call the box office at (815) 722-2287 for more information. the April 2nd election.

In addition, Larry Hug (District Fireworks Safety 1), Pat Mudron (District 2), Bettye Gavin (District 4), and Terry Morris Promoting Safe & Responsible (District 5) were all re-elected to use of Consumer Fireworks District Council Member positions.

While there is no such thing as safe fireworks, Sharon “Sherri” Reardon was many fireworks-related injuries over the 4th newly elected to serve as the of July could be avoided by taking basic safety District 3 Council Member precautions. As a reminder, only those fireworks position. that are legally sold in Illinois are legal to possess and use in Joliet. Children should never be For more information on the allowed to use fireworks of any type without a Top Row Left to Right: Don Dickinson (At-Large), Larry Hug (District 1), responsible adult providing supervision. Even Mayor and Council, you can read Bob O’Dekirk (Mayor), Terry Morris (District 5) , Pat Mudron (District 2), sparklers burn at temperatures in excess of their bios on the City of Joliet’s 1,000 degrees and can cause severe burns. web page at joliet.gov/government/ Mike Turk (At-Large). Bottom Row Left to Right: Bettye Gavin (District 4), Devices that produce temporary audible or visible city-council. Jan Hallums-Quillman (At-Large), Sherri Reardon (District 3) exhibitions by means of explosion, combustion or detonation, including firecrackers, roman candles, skyrockets, and others are prohibited. Chinese lanterns are also prohibited by the State El Boletín de la ciudad de Joliet está disponible en español Fire Marshall. Para ver una copia del boletín en español, por favor visita nuestra pagina joliet.gov/residents/city-newsletters

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Comprehensive Planning Process Road Work Underway The Department of Public Works annually performs maintenance overlays on various streets within the City of Joliet. The 2019 City wide street resurfacing program shall be in the amount of $862,949.00. The City of Joliet is in the process of selecting a planning consulting firm The following is a listing of streets to be resurfaced with the 2019 Roadway Resurfacing Project: to work with City staff in developing a new Comprehensive Plan for the 1. Joe Adler Drive (Caton Farm Road – 8. Brentwood Drive (Edgerton Drive – 15. Broadway Street (Bridge Street – City. The new plan will focus on Leupold Lane) Devonshire Drive) N. Division Street) the City’s future from a city-wide 2. Joe Adler Drive (Ruth Fitzgerald 9. Vernon Avenue (N. Midland Avenue 16. Elmwood Avenue (Lehman Avenue perspective with a strong emphasis DrIve – Billie Limacher Lane) – Barthelme Avenue) – E. End) on land use planning, infrastructure, transportation, economic development, 3. Townsend Blvd. (County Line Road 10. Heatherstone Lane (Clublands 17. Lehman Avenue (Elmwood Avenue neighborhood integrity and – Hastings Drive) Pkwy – Fairfield Drive) – Linden Avenue) sustainability. During the first phase 4. Brenton Drive (Von Esch Road – 11. Brink Drive (Campbell Street – 18. Lakeview Avenue (Davis Avenue – of the project, the consulting firm Brenton Court) Richmond Street) Betula Street) will launch a project website, collect 5. Caton Ridge Drive (Meadowridge 12. Wenberg Street (Maple Street – E. 19. Surrey Court (Longford Drive – N. and analyze data, meet with the Drive – Brunswick Drive) End) End) Advisory Committee, begin the public 6. Terry Drive (Black Road – Douglas 13. Krakar Avenue (Copperfield Avenue 20. Surrey Court (Longford Drive – S. engagement process, and prepare an Street) – Elgin Avenue) End) Existing Conditions Report. 7. Woodlawn Avenue (Black Road – 14. Parkwood Drive (Route 6 – N. 21. Reed Street (Morgan Street – Fisk) In an effort to keep residents and Mason Avenue) Bogdan Avenue) other stakeholders informed and actively engaged throughout this Homeowners are advised to seek alternative routes when a given street is being resurfaced accordingly. Please feel comprehensive planning process, free to call the Department of Public Works at (815) 724-4200 should you have any further questions regarding the the City requests that home owner 2019 Roadway Resurfacing Program. associations and neighborhood groups register or update their contact information with the City’s Community Development Department by sending an email to [email protected] A few reminders from Neighborhood Services or by calling (815) 724-4050. To find the City’s most current Homeowners The outdoor storage of one recreational vehicle or one Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas, but, being colorless, odorless, Association (HOA) contact list visit watercraft not exceeding 25 feet in length or 10 feet in height tasteless, and initially non-irritating, it is difficult for people joliet.gov/residents/home-owners- is allowed but must be parked on paved surface areas that are to detect. Carbon monoxide is a product of incomplete associations. For more information, not located in a required front yard space. combustion of organic matter. It is often produced by motor please visit joliet.gov. vehicles that run on gasoline, diesel, methane, or other It is unlawful for any person to blow, place or allow to be carbon-based fuels and from tools, gas heaters, and cooking placed or to permit to continue the accumulation of leaves, equipment that are powered by carbon-based fuels such grass clippings, or any other debris from their premises on as propane, butane and charcoal. Different people and a public street, sidewalk, or grass strip between a paved populations may have different carbon monoxide tolerance sidewalk and street. Grass clippings and leaves in the gutters levels. On average, exposures at 100 ppm or greater is or on the roadway can clog storm sewers. Please report any dangerous to human health. Annual Water clogged storm sewer basins to the Public Works Department at (815) 724-3650. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has stated, “carbon monoxide detectors are as important to home Quality Report Trash cans and lawn waste bags should not be placed at safety as smoke detectors are,” and recommends each home the curb until 6:30 p.m. the day before trash pickup, and all have at least one carbon monoxide detector, and preferably The Department of Public Utilities containers must be removed from the curb within 10 hours of one on each level of the building. Unlike smoke detectors, publishes an annual water quality report collection. carbon monoxide detectors do not need to be placed near which explains where the City’s water ceiling level. No person shall place any municipal waste at any collection comes from, the treatment process, and point unless the municipal waste is from the premises served State law and City ordinance require a carbon monoxide how it is delivered to our customers. by the container or from the premises at which the collection detector within 15 feet of every room used for sleeping. This year’s report was released in June. point is located. The report can be found at Contact Neighborhood Services at (815) 724-4090 with any www.joliet.gov/waterqualityreport Lawns must be kept under 8 inches in height, this includes questions. weeds. or a paper copy can be obtained by calling (815) 724-4230.

CITY OF JOLIET • SUMMER 2019 • PAGE 3 safety & information joliet.gov

2019 Hydrant FIRE PIT safety Flushing The Joliet Fire Department would like to remind residents the criteria for Program using a commercial fire pit within the The City conducts a fire city limits. hydrant flushing program every year. Hydrant flushing Commercially sold steel outdoor fire pits that are on legs is necessary to clean and attached to a steel bottom, wire mesh sides and a top are maintain the water distribution approved. outdoor fire pit, if it is believed to be offensive or system. During the flushing objectionable by the complainant due to smoke, flames, period, water can become A fire extinguisher or garden hose must be available to sparks, or odor omissions, then the homeowner shall discolored. If this occurs, extinguish the fire, if necessary. extinguish the fire immediately. In addition, a police run your water tap for a few officer on the scene may issue a compliance ticket to minutes until the water clears. Approved outdoor pits shall be not less than 15 feet away the homeowner for creating a public nuisance or being If this does not correct the from a structure of fence. in violation of the International Fire Code 2015 Section problem, wait approximately 307.4.3 “Prohibited Open Burning” which states: one hour and try again. Do Fuel (wooden logs or artificial logs) shall fit inside the not run your hot water confines of the wire mesh, and the top shall be in place to be legal. “Open burning that will be offensive or objectionable until the cold water tap has because of smoke or odor emissions when atmospheric cleared. This discoloration Wooden pallets, treated deck wood, leaves, dimensional conditions or local circumstances make such fires is not hazardous to human hazardous shall be prohibited. The fire code official consumption, however, lumber, or garbage shall not be used as fuel in an outdoor fire pit. is authorized to order the extinguishment by the clothing can become stained homeowner or the fire department of open burning during laundering. Be aware that although it is legal to burn in an approved which creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation.” The Fire Department takes precautions to reduce the impact of possible rusty water. The City of Joliet can provide a chemical that removes rust from clothes in Tree Care News from the City Arborist a washing machine, however, Tree Watering is an important part of tree care. Guidelines When not to prune: Because decay fungi spread their be cautioned that affected to water properly are: spores profusely in the fall and healing of wounds seems to clothes must not be dried until be slower, it is best to refrain from pruning in the fall. they have been properly run Water newly planted trees immediately after planting and through a rinse cycle with the continue for the first two years of growth. Trees use lots Oak trees, however, should only be pruned from October to chemical included. of energy in early years to establish roots and benefit from the end of March, when they are dormant to protect from extra watering. oak wilt which is spread by flying insects. The chemical is available at any Fire Station. For those During periods of heat and drought, trees have difficulty Rules for pruning trees: without transportation, call surviving. Provide water and cover soil with wood-chip the Water Department (815) mulch in a circle around the base-not touching the trunk. If Never remove more than ¼ of a tree’s crown in one season. 724-4220 or the Joliet Fire the soil is moist two inches into the ground, that is sufficient. For most deciduous trees (those that drop their leaves in Department (815) 724-3500. After two years, tree roots should be established, but fall), don’t prune more than 1/3 of the tree’s total height. watering may still help in periods of drought. Most trees should have a main trunk. Identify the best The testing program will be leader and side branches to keep before pruning. There is conducted Monday through Tree Pruning and Trimming is important throughout the no need to paint or seal cuts. This does not prevent or stop Friday between 8 a.m. and life of a tree. After selecting the right tree and carefully decay. A tree heals naturally if pruned correctly. 4 p.m. The hydrant testing planting it, early pruning is the most important thing you will continue through the fall can do for a young tree. Keep tools sharp. Pruning shears with curved blades depending on the weather. work best on young trees. For higher branches use a pole Light pruning and removal of dead wood can be done pruner. Major pruning jobs on big trees should be done by a There will be a Media anytime, but different tree species may differ in guidelines professional arborist. Release by the City of Joliet to pruning. Summer pruning should be done after seasonal announcing the actual dates growth is complete. It may be done for corrective For larger branches, cut outside the branch bark and ridge and locations of the hydrant purposes. Rubbing and crossing branches should be collar (swollen area). Do not leave a protruding stub, but testing and that information trimmed. Defective limbs can be seen more easily and limbs do not cut into the trunk of the tree. Leave a bud that will will be available on the City’s that hang down too far under the weight of leaves are more produce a branch that will grow in the desired direction website at joliet.gov. noticeable. (usually outward).

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JOLIET POLICE DEPARTMENT

What is NOPT? Joliet Slammers The Joliet Police Department began a community policing/problem solving initiative in 1991 with The Slammers kick-off July with Construction a federal grant to fund a special problem solving Worker Appreciation Night on July 2, and unit known as the Neighborhood Oriented Policing then roll into 3 nights of fireworks July 3-5. Team (NOPT). Currently the NOPT unit consists of Patriotic fireworks are planned for both July one lieutenant, two sergeants and fifteen officers. 3 and July 4. July 5 fireworks will be movie Eleven of the patrol officers are assigned to seven themed for Night at the Movies. Fans are target neighborhoods throughout the city, three encouraged to come dressed as their favorite officers have larger general areas to patrol, and movie character. one is assigned as the Crime Prevention Officer. The Slammers first military night will be held The NOPT unit’s special focus is to proactively on July 6. Tickets are free to active military engage the residents of that neighborhood and veterans. Superhero Night is planned for community with the objective of identifying July 19. In addition to superhero characters neighborhood crime and disorder problems. To at the game, the night will honor real life see if you have a NOPT officer assigned to your kids is our touch-a-truck program that gives kids superheroes, including Military, Police, neighborhood, go to jolietpolice.org and look under an opportunity to meet police officers and see Fire, and EMS. The night will begin with the Divisions tab at the top of the page. You will see their squad cars and equipment. The Joliet Police a pre-game charity softball game between each neighborhood’s boundary, and the officer’s Department will be having the FREE child ID the Joliet Police Department and Joliet Fire contact information. Further questions can be program and touch-a-truck at the following events: Department. The night will also feature post- answered by calling the NOPT unit at (815) 724- game fireworks. The second Princess Night 3230. August 3 » 10 a.m.-3 p.m. of the season will be held on July 20 with KIDZFEST post-game fireworks, followed by a second In keeping with the police department’s motto of Chicago Street (downtown Joliet) Pet Day on July 23. “working the community for a safe city”, NOPT officers attend various city events and neighborhood August 6 » 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Fans can “Catch Them All” on August 3 at meetings. The NOPT unit also offers free kid’s ID NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Pokemon Go Night and scouts can sleep cards that include a picture, identifying information, Joliet Park District over after the game with the purchase of a and a thumbprint. Another program that engages 3000 W. Jefferson Street special scouts package. August 15 will be a celebration of the men and women who protect our cities, counties, state, and more during Stand Up for Blue Night.

July 13 » 8-10 a.m. Will County Wizard Night returns on Friday, August 16 BIRDING BY BOAT Rock Run Rookery Preserve, 23065 S. Youngs Rd. with a Harry Potter themed fireworks show Forest Preserve $20 per person and stadium scavenger hunt. The third and Ages 18 and older final Pet Day will be on August 18. The Forest Preserve District of Will County provides Listen and look for birds as you enjoy flat water kayaking year-round programming at sites located throughout the through the islands and inlets of Rock Run Rookery. The Slammers final regular season home county. A full calendar of events and a list of recreational Travel with naturalists experienced with boating and stand features Halloween Night on August opportunities can be found at ReconnectWithNature.org. birding. Previous kayaking experience is required. All 30, Military Night on August 31, and Fan Some of the upcoming programs being offered this summer equipment is provided. Register by July 11; (815) 722- Appreciation Night on September 2. in the Joliet area include: 9470.

July 5 and August 2 » 5-7:30 p.m. The Joliet Slammers are a professional August 10 » 8-10 a.m. FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS baseball team in the Frontier League that A WALK IN THE WOODS BIRD HIKE Hammel Woods – Route 59 Access, 554 Brook Forest Ave., play in downtown Joliet at Joliet Route 66 Hammel Woods – Route 59 Access, 554 Brook Forest Ave., Shorewood Stadium, located at 1 Mayor Art Schultz Shorewood Enjoy your favorite fare on wheels. In addition to yummy Drive, Joliet IL 60432. When attending Ages 18 and older and convenient food truck treats, enjoy the trails, the Slammers games, fans can enjoy affordable, Learn from an interpretive naturalist and other like- views and some fun activities. Forest Preserve staff will be minded birders as you take a 1-2 mile bird hike through family, fun. The Slammers host a wide on-site with preserve information. oak-hickory forest near the DuPage River. Meet at Hidden variety of groups such as: church outings,

Shelter. Register by August 8; (815) 722-9470. day camps, fundraiser groups, employee July 13 » 11 a.m. appreciation, and more. July 20 » 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. August 22 » 6-7:30 p.m. August 16 » 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. JOLIET IRON WORKS TOUR Individual ticket prices start as low as $2 on PADDLE ROCK RUN ROOKERY Joliet Iron Works Historic Site, Columbia Street, Tuesdays, and $6 any other day of the week. Rock Run Rookery Preserve, 23065 S. Youngs Rd. east of Route 53/Scott Street in Joliet. To view the Slammers 2019 schedule or $20 per person Learn how Joliet earned the nickname “City of Stone Ages 12 and older purchase tickets, visit JolietSlammers.com or and Steel.” A naturalist will share the stories of the men Paddle around the islands and inlets of Rock Run call (815) 722-2287. and machines that worked at this site, along with many Rookery during these 90-minute sessions. All equipment other fascinating facts during this 1-mile tour. Register by is provided. Previous kayaking experience is required. *GAME TIMES AND DATES ARE SUBJECT August 20; (815) 886-1467. Register two days before each program; (815) 722-9470. TO CHANGE*

CITY OF JOLIET • SUMMER 2019 • PAGE 5 summer events joliet.gov Summer Heats Up at & Billie Limacher June 27-30 » ALL DAY NASCAR WEEKEND & ULTIMATE SUMMER Bicentennial Park FESTIVAL Chicagoland Speedway, 500 Spend your summer with us. From live August 10 » 3 p.m. Speedway Blvd performances to films, we have something for JOLIET BLUES FESTIVAL Cost: General Admission everyone. Parking is free. Location: 201 West $10 advance/$15 gate and Reserved Tickets start Jefferson Street. Call (815) 724-3761, or go Enjoy the blues by the river. Bring your at $55 for the Monster to website at bicentennialpark.org for more blankets and chairs. Food and drink available Energy NASCAR Cup Series information. to purchase. Bands include Donna Herula Camping World 400. Kid’s and Tony Nardiello, Joel Paterson and Oscar tickets are free in selection July 3 » 6 p.m. Wilson, Morry Sochat and the Special 20’s, section Thursday- Saturday INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION and Guy King. For more information go to and $25 off on Sunday. Free. Celebrate with us on the lawn by the jolietbluesfestival.com. Chicagoland Speedway’s 2019 river. Music featuring Cadilac Groove, Hot Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Mess, and Take Notice. Games, food and drink August 17 » 7 p.m. Series weekend will take place for purchase. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. IMPROV UNCORKED FEATURING June 27 – June 30, maintaining last “WE’VE SAID WORSE” year’s move to its original, fan-favorite July 8 – August 29 » 6:30 p.m. Thursday Free. Get your laughs on. A fun night of summer date and kicking off NBC’s CONCERTS ON THE HILL comedy improv geared for adults and teens, live race coverage for the second Free. Enjoy fantastic music on the outdoor performed by adults and teens. Cash bar open. While in its ninth year, this event half of the season. With the return bandshell. Bring your blankets and chairs. has recently been reimagined and to this coveted spot on the NASCAR Food and drink available to purchase. August 24 » 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. loaded with an unprecedented level calendar, Chicagoland Speedway TRI-COUNTY AREA DISABILITY of content that will not only pay will offer an unprecedented level of July 6 » 7 p.m. ACTIVISTS & THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE homage to early drag racing and hot content surrounding the ultimate IMPROV UNCORKED FEATURING ON DISABILITY ISSUES rod culture but will present a quarter- summer festival weekend which will “WE’VE SAID WORSE” Free. Celebrate the passing of the 1990 mile blast down memory lane for any celebrate the essential elements of Free. Get your laughs on. A fun night of American’s with Disabilities Act. Enjoy historical enthusiast. Fans attending summer fun. The world’s greatest comedy improv geared for adults and teens, fellowship, music, art and food. will leave the world of today and stock car drivers will converge on performed by adults and teens. Cash bar open. take a trip to yester-year as the event the Magnificent Mile and a Half to September 6 » 7 p.m. features nostalgia match racing, a the backdrop of fireworks, camping, July 13 - 14 » 2 p.m. IMPROV UNCORKED FEATURING bigger and better Classic Car Cruise- tailgating, carnival rides, barbeques “NEWSIES” PRESENTED BY “WE’VE SAID WORSE” In, fierce pin-up contest hosted by and musical entertainment as fans SUMMERTIME ON STAGE DRAMA CAMP Free. Get your laughs on. A fun night of Hot Rod Harlot, the return of the witness four action-packed races: the $5 comedy improv geared for adults and teens, Sneaky Tiki Bar and much, much ARCA Racing Series Bounty 150, the Favorite Disney movie that became a smash performed by adults and teens. Cash bar open. more! Fans are encouraged to dust NASCAR Gander World Trucks Series Broadway hit about the newsboy strike of off their poodle skirts or leisure suits Camping World 225, the NASCAR 1899. Fun for all. September 14 » 2 p.m. and crack open that tin of pomade Xfinity Series Camping World 300 and OKTOBERFEST because they are about to experience the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup July 26 – August 4 » 8 p.m. Friday and Free. Fun family event with music, games and time travel like never before. Saturday 2 p.m. Sunday competitions. Our own Hot Dog races and Series Camping World 400. Tickets are still available. “FOOTLOOSE” MyGrain Brewery Octoberfest beer. September 14-15 » 12 p.m. $15/$12 student and seniors. SUPER CHEVY SHOW July 13 » 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. Joliet Drama Guild presents this fun musical September 20 – 29 » Friday and Saturday Route 66 Raceway, BURNDOWN AT SUNDOWN based on the 1980’s movie. Fun for the whole 7:30 p.m. Sunday 2 p.m. 3200 S. Chicago St. Route 66 Raceway, family. APARTMENT 3A Please visit website route66raceway. 3200 S. Chicago St. $13 advance/$15 at door. Latitude 41 presents com for pricing information Cost: Adult Tickets $18 in advance, quality entertainment. The pages of Super Chevy Magazine $22 at the door, $5 Kids Tickets will come to life with the largest Gear up for Route 66 Raceway’s collection of Chevrolet vehicles in Most Explosive Event! For the one place ranging from classics to Tickets are limited and will go on sale in eight consecutive year, Route 66 Cathedral Area modern, all looking to take home the June. Please refer to the CAPA website for Raceway will present, the Burndown best in class award and a coveted additional details: capajoliet.net. at Sundown Saturday evening under Preservation Association Super Chevy Show jacket. The show the lights. Fans will watch as jet- September 28 will feature an all GM car show which propelled, fire-breathing cars rocket (CAPA) will be professionally judged by an CAPA BEER WALK to speeds approaching 300 miles per The Cathedral Area Preservation Association elite panel. The Super Chevy Show September 7 hour beside a full pyrotechnic show. annual Beer Walk will be held on Saturday, also crosses the street this year as CAPA WINE WALK September 28th. Participants will visit the it expands to an entire weekend of The Cathedral Area Preservation August 17 » 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. backyards of six historic homes to sample action-packed racing at Route 66 Association biennial Wine Walk will be held D’ARCY BUICK GMC craft beers and food from local breweries Raceway. on Saturday, September 7th. Guests will taste ROUTE 66 CLASSIC and restaurants. Each house will feature four twelve wines from around the world, served at Route 66 Raceway, breweries and a local restaurant. Tickets are For all the information visit: four historic homes. Chef Time Bucci and the 3200 S. Chicago St. limited and will go on sale in August. Please route66raceway.com and award winning Culinary Cost: Adult Tickets $18 in advance, refer to the CAPA website for additional chicagolandspeedway.com or call Arts Department will provide food pairings. $22 at the door, $5 Kids Tickets details: capajoliet.net. (888) 629-7223.

PAGE 6 • CITY OF JOLIET • SUMMER 2019 calendar joliet.gov Library Events July 22 » All programs are free to attend. For more information 6-7:30 p.m. WILDFLOWER GARDEN ART or to register visit jolietlibrary.org or call (815) 740-2660. August WORKSHOP 14 » 3-4:30 p.m. Ottawa Street Branch: 150 N. Ottawa St., Joliet • Black Road Branch: 3395 Black Rd., Joliet Black Road Branch Adults, registration opens June 24 INTRODUCTION TO June-July 27 » All Open Hours and humor. This is a bilingual July 17 » 7-8 p.m. You’ll learn how to paint wet-in- MICROSOFT POWERPOINT Ottawa Street Branch SUMMER READING performance: English and Spanish SLOTH AFTER DARK wet with watercolors and use one- Learn how to start a presentation, CHALLENGE are spoken. Ottawa Street Branch stroke brushwork with acrylics add and delete slides, change Both Library Locations Adults 18+ only, registration is to create a variety of fabulous slide layouts, format text, select All Ages July 16 » 11 a.m.-4 p.m. open blossoms. It’s showtime! Read this summer MAKE YOUR OWN T-SHIRT Steve the Sloth will be the themes and add graphics to a presentation using Microsoft and visit the library to win prizes. Ottawa Street Branch highlight of this visit by the Flying July 23 » 6-7 p.m. PowerPoint. Grades 7-12, no registration Fox Conservation Group. Steve will TEEN SUPERHERO PINS & June-July 24 » 12-1 p.m. Drop in to create a T-Shirt using be joined by his handlers and some BUTTONS August 21 » 6:30-7:30 p.m. LUNCH BUNCH your artwork or photography. of his other animal friends for an Black Road Branch Ottawa Street Branch Must bring your own 100% cotton adult only show. Grades 7-12, registration opens MINDFULNESS PRACTICE Ottawa Street Branch Children under age 18, no T-Shirt. July 8 Adults, registration is open registration July 18 » 6:30-8 p.m. Put your own personal twist on Clear your mind and emotions Join us on Mondays and July 16 » 6:30-7:30 p.m. FAMILY CONCERT & ICE a Superhero Pin or Button! Use through this mindfulness practice. Wednesdays for a free box lunch. MAD SCIENCE: FIRE AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL your creativity to make your own Wear loose clothing and bring a SHOW Ottawa Street Branch design, or use a pre-cut template. July 9 » 10:30-11:30 a.m. Black Road Branch All ages, no registration yoga mat or towel. POCKET CIRCUS All ages, no registration Bring a picnic blanket and cool August 1 » 11 a.m.-12 p.m. LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP Ottawa Street Branch Come see a “mad scientist” off on the library lawn with a DRAWN TO A STORY Children of all ages with adult, no perform spectacular experiments mouthwatering frozen treat while Ottawa Street Branch MONTH September is Library Card Sign- registration with a whizz, boom, bang. Stretch being immersed in the melodies Grades K-7, no registration Up month! Stop by either library Join us for an energetic two- your brain with science that is of local musician, John Condron. Draw what you hear! Someone location in September for more person show with a blend of more like magic. In case of inclement weather, this will be reading a story, and information. magic, acrobatics, juggling, music, program will be held indoors. you’ll get to draw what you are imagining as you listen.

Joliet Area Historical Museum Activities PRISON NEWS

The Joliet Area Historical Museum July 14 » 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. August 16 » 7:30 p.m. is located at 204 N Ottawa St, IT’S NOT JUNK TO ME ROOFTOP CONCERT Joliet, IL 60432. Free parking is $5 per child $8 Museum members & Students available at the corner of Ottawa Parents & Guardians free / $10 General Public and Webster Streets. For more Old Joliet Prison Burnt District Includes access to museum information including museum Artist Eryn Blaser will be teaching galleries, Beverage & Snacks hours, admission prices and to a workshop on how to train your available for purchase. register for upcoming events, young artist to see the beauty of please visit jolietmuseum.org art thru “junk.” Get inspiration September 14 » 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. or call (815) 723-5201. Joliet from the current exhibit “Art SPORTS BASH: Residents receive $2 off of all from the Ashes” and turn random A CELEBRATION OF general admission levels. everyday objects into beautiful CHAMPIONS works of art! Limited materials LOWER LEVEL AUDITORIUM Now - September 30 will be provided and families are Dress in your favorite team ART FROM THE ASHES encouraged to bring their own. apparel as we host the 2019 An Exhibition of The Old Joliet This event will be fun for the Joliet Area Sports Hall of Fame Prison Burnt District Artists. This entire family! Induction ceremony and honor all exhibit will showcase works of art the Hall of Famers. created from buildings that were July 25 » 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. burnt down during acts of arson at CRAFT & IMPORT BEER September 21 » 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. the Old Joliet Prison site between TASTING GALAXY COMIC BOOK 2018 Great Prison Break-In 2013-2017. Houbolt Rooftop Terrace & ART EXPO $20 Members, $23 Non-members $10 Ages 13 & Above August 24 through the inner walls of the Now – September 2 A classic event returns: Sample 12 & Under Free THE GREAT PRISON Old Joliet Prison. Experience BLUE STAR MUSEUM over 40 Craft Beers & Ciders from This Expo will immerse you in BREAK-IN the historic property by passing PROGRAM 12 Brewers. Learn about Joliet’s the world of comic books. Spend Save the Date! We are proud through the East Sally Port Free admission into the Museum storied brewery history with a the day talking with the artists to announce the return Gate, that the Blues Brothers for active military members and special lecture by renowned Joliet who bring these worlds to life. of this event! Check our traveled through and travel up to four of their immediate Brewery Historian and Collector Play the scavenger hunt for your website jolietmuseum.org or back in time to experience the family members; Armed Forces John E. Bitterman. chance to win amazing prizes. jolietprison.org for up to date 150 year history held within Day through Labor Day. For more information, please visit information! those limestone walls. Tickets August 8 » 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. jolietmuseum.org and facebook. need to be pre-booked for July 13 » 7:30 p.m. JOLIET STORIES com/Galaxy-Comic-Book-and- April 28- October 31 guaranteed entrance to the ROOFTOP CONCERT Free admission Fantasy-Art-Expo. OLD JOLIET PRISON tours. For ticket information, Featuring Great Moments in Vinyl Join us as we talk with the Old TOURS visit our website jolietmuseum. $8 Museum members & Students Joliet Prison Burnt District Artists $15 Museum Members & Joliet org or jolietprison.org call / $10 General Public about their work and introduce Residents / $20 General Public (815) 723-5201. Includes access to museum the new artists joining the group! A 90 minute walking tour galleries, Beverage & Snacks Museum galleries will be open and available for purchase beverages/snacks available for purchases. CITY OF JOLIET • SUMMER 2019 • PAGE 7 around town joliet.gov

Blues & Brews on 66 combines a blues fest with a craft beer fest. We feature live entertainment by Joliet Park multiple blues artists, cold local Downtown August 3 » 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. brews, and food vendors. Admission District KIDZFEST to the blues fest is FREE. There is Events Downtown Joliet on Chicago Street, a cost for the craft beer tasting VIP The Joliet Park District offers many activities between Jefferson & Cass Streets area. all over Joliet from the many parks and the July 10 » 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Kidzfest is FREE event that 3 golf courses to the Inwood Athletic Club and Inwood Ice Skating Rink. Please visit LIVE MARKET ON includes many types of interactive, September 11 » 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. jolietpark.org or call (815) 741-7275 for more educational and fun activities for LIVE MARKET ON CHICAGO ST. information. Just a few of the many activities Chicago Street between Jefferson kids. Free attractions include bounce CHICAGO ST. include the following: and Van Buren Streets houses, petting zoo, pony rides, Chicago Street between Jefferson Enjoy free concert, local craft beer kids’ DJs, blacksmithing, and tons of and Van Buren Streets June 21 - 23 » Noon - Midnight from Chicago Street Pub, and community organizations providing Enjoy free concert, local craft beer TASTE OF JOLIET games and fun. from Chicago Street Pub, and ATI Field at Joliet Memorial Stadium, 3000 W. vendors including farmers, artists, Jefferson St., bakers, and more. 2nd Wednesday of vendors including farmers, artists, $16 General Admission, Seniors $5, Kids 11 each month, June – October. August 14 » 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. bakers, and more. 2nd Wednesday of and under Free LIVE MARKET ON each month, June – October. Headliners Foreigner, Cole Swindell, Scotty July 20 » 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. CHICAGO ST. McCreery, Tyler Rich, Dillon Carmichael and Chicago Street between Jefferson September 14 » 4 – 11 p.m. La Banda Zeta. 25 food vendors, carnival and IN THE MAKING: A kids zone. Visit tasteofjoliet.com for more COLLABORATION OF LOCAL and Van Buren Streets FIESTA EN LA CALLE information. ART AND MUSIC Enjoy free concert, local craft beer Downtown Joliet, along Chicago Van Buren Plaza in Downtown Joliet from Chicago Street Pub, and St. between Jefferson and Clinton July 18 » 7 p.m. This collaboration of art and music vendors including farmers, artists, Streets SUNDOWNER 5K/SPLASH DASH Splash Dash Kids’ races start at 6:30 p.m. is produced by local artists and bakers, and more. 2nd Wednesday of Cost: $5 in advance / $10 at the Pilcher Park, Gougar Rd and Route 30 musicians and will feature art for each month, June – October. gate / Free for children 12 & under, $35 pre-registration, $50 race day registration, sale, live music, local craft beer, and Seniors (65 & Older) $5 All ages. artist-led activities for kids. Come August 17 » 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Outdoor street festival in the heart of Celebrate 20 years with us. USATF certified out throughout the day to support BLUES & BREWS ON 66 downtown Joliet featuring live music, course through historic tree-lined Pilcher Park. art in your community. Downtown Joliet on Chicago Street, beer & Paloma tents, authentic For more info: jpdrun3.com between Jefferson & Cass Streets Mexican food, kids’ zone and more. August 10 » 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. NOWELL PARK BACK TO SCHOOL FEST Nowell Park Baseball Fields, 5 Mills Road Free School supplies will be given away along with Rialto Events September 17 » 7:30 p.m. free lunch. WE WILL ROCK YOU The is Tickets start at $46.50 September 7 » 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. located at 102 N. Chicago St. With the Oscar-winning AUTUMN MOONLIGHT HAPPY HOUR in downtown Joliet. Opening film, Bohemian Rhapsody, the AND GOLF SCRAMBLE in 1926, it was originally music of Queen is more popular Inwood Golf Club, 3200 W. Jefferson St. $80 (Happy hour tickets can be purchased designed and operated as a than ever. WE WILL ROCK vaudeville movie palace, but for $30) YOU follows two revolutionaries, Join the Joliet Park Foundation and SRJC for a it now houses musicals, plays, Galileo and Scaramouche, on a fundraiser under the stars. concerts, standup comedy, quest to save rock n’ roll in a post- educational programs and apocalyptic world where there are September 22 » 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. more! For tickets, please go to REELS AT THE RIALTO no musical instruments and rock n’ AIRPORT FESTIVAL rialtosquare.com or call Ticketmaster MOVIE SERIES roll has died. Joliet Airport, 4000 W. Jefferson St. at (800) 745-3000. The Rialto box 7 p.m. Don’t miss one of Joliet Park District’s best All Tickets $5 office hours are 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., September 22 » 7:30 p.m. free events. There is free admission, free • July 18 » Field of Dreams parking, pancake breakfast, food vendors, Monday through Friday and you can NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND call them at (815) 726-6600 if you • August 15 » The Sting planes on display, airplane rides, helicopter Tickets start at $29 rides and kids activities. Some of the activities need more information. • September 19 » Walk The Line With a refreshed lineup and do charge fees. newfound energy, The Nitty Gritty August 3 » 7 p.m. July 12 » 8 p.m. Dirt Band remains one of the most CONCERTS IN THE PARK AN EVENING WITH KRISTINA DARRYL WORLEY & ANDREW accomplished bands in American The Joliet Park District also has Concerts in KUZMIC: THE HOPE AND SALGADO: IN CONCERT roots music. The Nitty Gritty Dirt the Park for all ages every third Friday at Tickets start at $25 HUMOR TOUR Band played their first gig in 1966 Preservation Park (710 Taylor St.) from 6:30 All benefits of this concert, being Tickets start at $33.25 in Southern California as a jug p.m. – dusk. The concerts are free. Don’t coordinated by Synapse Publishing forget to bring a picnic basket full of goodies An Evening with Kristina Kuzmic band and by 1969 had become & Entertainment, will be donated and lawn chairs. will consist of everything you could a cornerstone of the burgeoning to Trinity Services. Trinity Services, possibly want to experience at country-rock community. Their headquartered in New Lenox, • June 28 » SECOND HAND SOUL a “night out” show: inspiration, career breakthrough came in 1970 IL, is a nonprofit, nonsectarian BAND (Motown/Soul/Rock & Roll) interaction, and comedy. After with the release of the record • July 19 » BEACH BUM BAND organization that supports programs laughing all night with Kristina and Uncle Charlie & His Dog Teddy (Tropical/Reggae/Rock/Country) to help people with developmental hearing her powerful message, and the single “Mr. Bojangles,” a • August 16 » ANTHEM (Classic Rock) disabilities and mental illness so that everyone in the audience will leave folksy Top 10 pop hit that remains a • September 20 » MORRY SOCHAT & they may flourish and live full and feeling fearless. staple of their live show. THE SPECIAL 20’S (Blues and Swing) abundant lives.

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