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Installation of outdoor dog runs completed.
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Phone: 815.726.4781
Fax: 815.726.4785
Free Concerts On The Hill
Celebrating 40 Years of Entertainment
Office Hours
Monday–Friday
8:30 AM–12 Noon
1 PM–4 PM
Thursday Evenings • 6:30 PM Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
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Township News
Joliet Township Highway
Department workers
upon completion of a job
well done.
Jim Maffeo, Highway Commissioner, supervises his crew as they assemble
the Joliet Township Animal Control outside dog runs.
A future vet in the making
Shorewood TCBY cares
TCBY in Shorewood and the Joliet Township Animal Control
Program recently held a fund raising event that generated almost
$300 to help support our program. Pictured left to right: Sarah
Gimbel, Director, Joliet Township Animal Control and Jen Howard,
Owner of TCBY in Shorewood. Thank you, TCBY!
Summer 2014
Registering to vote is as easy as 1-2-3-4.
1). Who can register?
Any US Citizen who is 17 years of age,
but who will be 18 by the time of the
next election. You must be a resident at
your current address for at least 30 days
immediately prior to the election.
2). What do I need?
Bring two forms of identification. One
must show your current address and one
can be a piece of mail addressed to you
within the past 30 days.
3). When can I register?
You can register throughout the year
except for the 27 days preceding an
election. There also is “grace period”
voting which allows you to register closer
to the election and still vote.
4). Where can I register?
Office of the Township Clerk, Beth Ann
May, 175 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet. For all
voter registration questions, please call
815-726-5239.
Mr. Wallace goes to Washington
Brittany Cunnea (pictured) has worked at the Joliet Township Animal Control
Center for the past three summers. A recent graduate from Joliet Catholic
Academy, she will be attending Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
for the pre-veterinary program this fall. The Township wishes her good luck!
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Townships of Illinois President and Joliet Township Trustee
Jeff Wallace (center front in photo) traveled to Washington D.C.
recently with other Township Officials from Illinois. They attended
the National Association of Towns and Townships Conference
to meet with members of Congress about pending legislation.
The National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT) was formed
more than 30 years ago to provide America’s smaller communities, towns
and townships, and other suburban and rural localities, a strong voice in
Washington, DC.
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Summer 2014
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This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the
Thursday Night Concerts on the Hill at the
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park. This summer
tradition just keeps getting better each year. Bring
a blanket or lawn chair and relax in the grass and
hillside seating under the stars. Refreshments
are available for purchase. It’s a fun-filled, family
friendly summertime event for everyone to enjoy.
Sponsored by Joliet Township Government
8/7
• Bicentennial “Pops” Band
• Rialto Idol Vocalists
• Vocalist Karen Isberg-Sobero
8/14 • Frankfort Brass Band
• Rialto Idol Vocalists
• New People Singers
8/21• United States Air Force Band
of Mid-America
• Shades of Blue Jazz Band
Scott Air Force Base
Save The Date:
“Take Back
The Night”
Vigil and
March
Thursday, October 2, 2014
ATI Field at Joliet Memorial Stadium
3000 West Jefferson Street • Joliet
5:00 PM: Gathering
6:30 PM: March
Learn more at www.willtbtn.com
Upcoming August Performances
8/28• Joliet Township High School
Orchestra
• Midwest Crossroads Choirs of
Sweet Adeline’s International
• Joliet American Legion Band
Township Board Supports
“Accessible Will County” Initiative
The Will-Grundy Center for Independent
Living formed the successful Accessible Cities
Alliance in 2003, and now they would like to take
the program to the next level by working to make
all of Will County “the most accessible county in
Illinois”. This important effort raises awareness of
housing, transportation, and general access issues
that are vital to a wide variety of citizens in every
community. On April 8, 2014 the Township Board
passed an Honorary Resolution in support of this
endeavor.
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Sam Knight, Housing Coordinator; Denise Winfrey,
Township Collector and former President; Supervisor
Dan Vera; Bob Smith, Past President; and Executive
Director Pam Heavens accept the resolution from the
Township Board.
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Township Programs
and Services
Weed Control 815-726-4781
Problem properties are unsightly
and unhealthy. Call us to report
any violators.
Mosquito Control 800-323-5727
We love summer, but we can
live without the mosquitoes. Call
Toll Free if you have a problem.
Pace Dial-A-Ride 800-244-4410
(TTY) 800-393-4232
When you need to get from Point
A to Point B, leave the driving to us.
Animal Control 815-725-0333
From the pick up of stray animals
to the adoption of dogs, cats and
trap rentals, we’re here to help.
Highway Department 815-722-6646
We keep Township roads safe for
our residents and visitors. Let us
know of any problems.
Clerk—Voter Registration
815-726-5239
You can’t vote if you’re not
registered. We can help.
Give us a call today.
Just Rain In The Drain
Commissioner Maffeo Recommends Healthy Water Habits
Joliet Township has a storm water management
plan, which is partially under the administration
of Will County through the Will County Storm
Water Management Planning Committee.
Commissioner Maffeo is committed to
educating our community on the importance in
preserving the water resources in our area. As
storm water flows over driveways, lawns, and
sidewalks, it picks up debris, chemicals, dirt and
other pollutants. These waters then flow directly
into storm sewers or other water systems causing
polluted runoff which is a threat to our water
“D” Construction of Coal City, removing the concrete deck on the Joliet Street Bridge.
resources.
Please keep the following healthy
household habits in mind to help keep our
water clean:
Vehicles and Garages
Lawns and Gardens
Use a commercial car wash or wash your car on a lawn or
other unpaved surface to minimize the amount of dirty, soapy
water flowing into the storm drain, ditch or roadway and eventually
into your local water body.
Check your car, boat, motorcycle, and other machinery and
equipment for leaks and spills. Make repairs as soon as possible.
Clean up spilled fluids with an absorbent material like kitty litter or
sand and don’t rinse the spills into a nearby storm drain.
Recycle used oil and other automotive fluids at participating service
stations. Don’t dump these chemicals down the storm drain or
dispose of them in your trash.
Use pesticides and fertilizers sparingly. It is recommended that
these chemicals to be used only when it is necessary, and then use
them in the recommended amounts. Avoid appling them if the
forecast calls for rain, otherwise chemicals will be washed into your
local stream.
Select native plants and grasses that are drought and pest
resistant. Native plants require less water, fertilizer and pesticides.
Sweep up yard debris, rather than hosing down areas. Compost
or recycle yard waste when possible.
Don’t over water your lawn. Water during the cooler times
of the day and don’t let water runoff into the storm drain, ditch or
roadway, and consider the use of a rain barrel for water conservation.
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How Sweet It Is
St. Mary Nativity School
Receives Award
Illinois Recycling Association
Acknowledges Efforts
St. Mary Nativity School won the Statewide Honor of being
chosen as the Outstanding School Recycling program for 2014
by the Illinois Recycling Association. The school is one of the Will
County Earth Flag schools. Students and faculty used collection
containers throughout the building and recycled approximately 61
pounds of paper per week. Their recycling team has 53 members
who organized the recycling activities. This spring, they participated
in the TREX’s Plastic Bag Recycling Contest. They successfully
collected 450,000 bags and won a recycled plastic bench from
TREX for their efforts.
Governor Quinn signs
“cupcake” law
Chloe Stirling started “Hey
Cupcake,” a small cupcake business
in her parent’s kitchen in Troy, Illinois.
Before long, her local county health
department shut down the cottage business because it did not operate
out of a commercial kitchen and lacked proper licensing.
Chloe and her mom went to Springfield and lobbied for a bill to
make it easier for small “home kitchen operators” to sell their
goods without having so many government regulations. Lawmakers
passed a bill that creates a new state business category for people
who make less than $1,000 per month from producing food in their
own homes to sell either by themselves or for a religious, charitable or
nonprofit organization. They can now only be shut down if there
is a complaint or health safety issue.
Governor Patrick Quinn recently signed the new law in Chloe’s
parent’s kitchen where he thanked her for standing up for small
entrepreneurs.
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Preservation Park • Farragut School Playground
Governor Quinn congratulates
Chloe Sterling on the passage
of House Bill 5354 into law.
Union Apprenticeship Program Performs Work
at Township
The Township Government moved
into its current location on the north
side of the river at Jefferson Street in
1976. The building was previously
home to the Mecklen Barge
Company. Over the past 5 years,
efforts have been underway to update
the equipment, infrastructure and
décor of the interior of the building.
In May of this year, members of the
International Union of Painters
and Allied Trades District 14, Local
33, removed wallpaper, repaired
plaster walls and painted the lobby,
stairwell and the second level foyer
area. The Township was very thankful
for the support from the Union
Apprenticeship Program.
Township Board Supports
Joliet Park District Foundation
Union apprentices prepare walls for painting.
Local 33’s well-trained apprentices.
Pictured left to right: Supervisor Dan Vera, Park
District Foundation President Pat Mudron, Park District
Commissioner Sue Gulas, Park District President Glen
Marcum and Park District Executive Director Dominic
Egizio attended the June 20, 2014 Concert in the Park
and were present to accept the Township’s Donation.
Grant awarded to the Joliet
Symphony Orchestra
Future dates for concerts
at Preservation Park: Time: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
July 18, 2014
The Cavern Beat
August 15, 2014
Johnny Russler and The
Beach Bum Band
September 19, 2014
Harvest Moon
Cornelia Malone Recognized
for 25 Years of Service
Cornelia Malone, General Assistance Director, has worked for
the Township for 25 years. She initially began as a Caseworker
and worked her way up to Director where she is responsible for
the daily operation of the General Assistance Program. Preparing to paint the stairway.
Photo includes Lance McCalla, Business Representative/Organizer
(black shirt); Instructor Matt Chamarro (white shirt), and 2 students
from the drywall finishing training program (green shirts).
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This past spring, the Joliet Township
Board awarded a grant to the Joliet Park
District Foundation. The grant will be used to
help purchase new playground equipment at
Preservation Park located next to Farragut
School in Joliet. The playground needed to be
updated with new swings, slides and more.
The Foundation is working with local schools
and the area business community to improve
a total of five parks in conjunction with Joliet
Grade School District 86.
Accepting a check for the University of St. Francis are USF President Arvid
Johnson, Music Director and Conductor Jim Stopher, Township Clerk Beth
Ann May, and Robert Kase, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
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