Land Use & Economic Development Committee

Joliet Land Use & Economic Development Committee (Oct 22, 2025) — Lease approved for Union Station restaurant; senior housing amendment and RTA TOD MOU approved

The committee approved a 5-year lease (with a 2-year option) for La Sociedad, Inc. to operate Casa Catrina Mexican Heritage Cuisine at Union Station, approved Amendment #4 (5-year extension) to the Senior Suites development agreement at 215 N. Ottawa, continued the Joliet River Edge Redevelopment Zone ordinance to a Nov. 4 public hearing, and approved an MOU with the Regional Transportation Authority to advance a transit‑oriented development zoning code update. Minutes from the Sept. 3, 2025 special meeting were also approved (one abstention).