The commission reviewed and approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a gabled front porch addition at 611 Campbell Street and discussed the progress of the Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study. Additionally, staff provided reports on historic features such as hitching posts and stepping stones, and noted trends regarding the alteration of historic residential properties. The upcoming agenda includes the review of the Joliet Comprehensive Plan's draft recommendations regarding historic preservation, heritage, and cultural initiatives.
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Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Special Meeting
The Board approved the 2026-2028 New Hire Eligibility List for the Joliet Police Department. Additionally, the commissioners heard public testimony regarding proposed changes to the calculations used for promotional military preference points.
Nov 10, 2025·Board meeting
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting Minutes
The board reviewed the secretary's report detailing various personnel withdrawals and removals within the fire and police departments. Approvals were granted for promotions, including a police officer to sergeant and an apparatus operator to lieutenant. Following a closed session for personnel discussions, the board voted on the hiring of several entry-level police officer applicants, granting conditional approval to some and rejecting others.
Oct 14, 2025·Board meeting
Board Of Fire And Police Commissioners Meeting Minutes
The board reviewed the Secretary's report regarding police applicant statuses and approved several promotions, including a Joliet Police Officer to Sergeant, and three Joliet Fire Department promotions to Battalion Chief, Captain, and Lieutenant. A brief discussion occurred regarding the Deputy Chief position's oversight. The board entered a closed session to evaluate police officer hiring. Following the session, the board voted on several lateral and entry-level police officer candidates, conditionally approving the hiring of some applicants based on medical and vision exams while denying others.
