Joliet is home to over 80 Flock cameras. These cameras capture license plates and other data. This information helps police solve crimes. A local resident, Sam Coffey, wants to remove these cameras. He worries about the data they collect. Coffey believes the cameras track everyone who drives by. Th
Councillors in England hold significant power over local services. Yet, there's a big question: how do they use research to make decisions that affect people's health and well-being? This is where the Health Determinants Research Collaborations (HDRCs) come in. These groups were set up to help local
Joliet is looking at some big changes in its 2026 budget. The city plans to add 11 new jobs, with some of them paying over $100, 000. This news comes as the city council gets ready to vote on the budget. The total cost for these new salaries is almost $920, 000. That's a lot of money, but the good
Joliet is buzzing with news about the Joliet Technology Center. This project, which was initially delayed, is now moving forward. The plan is to build a massive data center near the Chicagoland Speedway. This has sparked some debate, especially from people in nearby areas like Aurora who are concern
Joliet is set to host a grand ballet performance. The Rialto Square Theatre will present "Swan Lake" on November 16th at 2 p. m. This event is brought to the community by Classical Arts Entertainment and features the International Ballet Stars. The production is a full-scale rendition of the classi
City safety is super important for planning and growing cities. In the past, we only used basic details about people to study city crimes. This wasn't enough to understand the complex and changing nature of crimes. Today, big data is changing the game. We can gather and mix a lot of detailed info fr
Councilmembers in Pittsburg are upset about a website's claims. This website, created by a group against a councilmember running for a different job, says Pittsburg has a high crime rate and no big grocery stores. The councilmembers say these claims are just not true. They think these false claims c
