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Joliet Historic Preservation Commission approves 2025 annual report, elects chair and vice‑chair

JolietFeb 25, 20262 min read

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The Commission met February 25, 2026 in City Hall Council Chambers. Members approved prior meeting minutes, elected Brian Bessler as Chair and Candace Johnson as Vice‑Chair, approved the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Annual Report for 2025, and adopted the 2026 Annual Historic Preservation Strategy. Staff provided updates on the Comprehensive Plan workshop, the I‑80 Des Plaines River Bridge project, Choice Neighborhoods housing work, and upcoming preservation outreach and awards.

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Approved regular meeting minutes from 11-19-25.
Elected Brian Bessler as Chair of the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission.
Elected Candace Johnson as Vice‑Chair of the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission.
Approved the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Annual Report for 2025 (to be submitted to City Council).
Approved the 2026 Annual Historic Preservation Strategy (Annual Historic Preservation Strategy).
Approved adjournment of the meeting.

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Joliet Historic Preservation Commission

Feb 25, 2026, 12:00 AMCity Hall, Council Chambersscheduled

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CALL TO ORDER
DECLARATION OF QUORUM
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes 11-19-25
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Election of Chair and Vice-Chair Positions
Arts, Culture, & Heritage Workshop – Joliet Comprehensive Plan – Key Themes
Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Annual Report for 2025
2026 Annual Historic Preservation Strategy
STAFF REPORTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact The City Clerk Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780.
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