The FOIA case was heard in the 3rd Appellate Court at noon on September 11th, 2023. This is the Kieken v. Joliet case, where Joliet was sued to produce any traffic or environmental studies when those FOIA requests were denied. Thanks to this lawsuit, just before the 2021 annexation hearing,… Read more →
City of Joliet – Mayor and City Council Consolidated Election – April 4, 2023 In the City of Joliet, there are eight (8) elected Council members, where five (5) each represent one City District, and three (3) are representatives “At-Large” (all Districts). On April 4th, 2023, five (5) of these… Read more →
Village of Manhattan Trustees Consolidated Election – April 4, 2023 In the Village of Manhattan, there are six (6) elected Trustees, and on April 4th, 2023, three (3) of these Trustee seats will be on the ballot for the Illinois Consolidated Election. Two incumbent Trustees have decided not to run… Read more →
For a city to come down and forcefully take a large percentage of a neighboring community that does not want them is a violation by any definition. The citizens of the Elwood/Manhattan community have an absolute right to determine the fate and future of their own quality of life. Joliet has taken that away from every single one of us. I cannot think of anything that is more UN-American than this…. Read more →
It is unconscionable to think that a public body entrusted to do what is in the community’s best interest would consider approving such a colossal endeavor without the most basic information such as traffic and environmental impact studies…. Read more →
Today, the Manhattan Township Road Commissioner Jim “JB” Baltas sent a strongly worded letter to the Governor of Illinois in complete opposition to the NorthPoint project. … I strongly oppose not only the proposed bridge over Route 53, but the entire Northpoint project… … This is not the first time… Read more →
Thank you Governor for standing with small towns, veterans, and hallowed ground Now is the time to share with Governor JB Pritzker how residents of Illinois feel NorthPoint’s threat to our entire region. Please send the message below to express your gratitude that the governor continues to support us and… Read more →
Click here to download and print a 4″ x 3″ Ballot Card to take with you to the polls on election day. We are endorsing Bill Garrett as write-in for Mayor (Village President). Brian Giaretta has withdrawn from the race and has thrown his full support behind Bill, so please… Read more →
The Elwood village attorney Jordan Kielian today filed a five point complaint against the city of Joliet! Jordan has been in contact with us to share this exciting news…. Read more →
Two lawyers for Stop NorthPoint, the organization that filed the lawsuit, called in to the hearing.
“Are you smarter or more informed than the hundreds and maybe thousands of people who oppose this annexation?” attorney Robert Fioretti said…. Read more →