Historic preservation awards approved
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The commission approved the Annual Historic Preservation Awards and noted three nominees, with a proclamation tentatively planned for a future City Council meeting on May 19, 2026.
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What this means
The commission approved its annual historic preservation awards after reviewing three nominees. Residents may see a proclamation at a future City Council meeting, tentatively scheduled for May 19, 2026. Commissioners also asked for more information about the renovation process at 408 Whitney Avenue so they can better help residents with similar situations.
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- Approved the February 25, 2026 commission meeting minutes.
- Approved the Annual Historic Preservation Awards after discussing three nominees.
- Adjourned after the commission vote.
- Commissioners asked staff to look into technical issues with the hitching posts and stepping stones spreadsheet.
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Joliet Historic Preservation Commission
Agenda
- Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
- CALL TO ORDER
- DECLARATION OF QUORUM
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes 02-25-2026
- 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
- Survey of Hitching Posts & Stepping Stones
- NEW BUSINESS
- Annual Historic Preservation Awards
- National Historic Preservation Month (May) Events and Activities
- 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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