By: Staff
Joliet Courthouse Updates Cell Phone Policy The Joliet Courthouse has changed its policy concerning cell phones. The Supreme Court of Illinois changed their policy in the beginning of 2022. Although cell phones will be allowed into the Joliet facility, any portable electronic devices must be turned on silent. Photography, audio and video recording are prohibited. A press release from the City of Joliet stated that, "Court visitors will
be permitted to bring portable electronic devices (i.e, smartphones, tablets, computers, smartwatches and e-books) into Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court facilities (i.e, the Will County Courthouse, the Will County Court Annex, the River Valley Justice Center and all branch court facilities)..." Will County Chief Judge, Daniel Kennedy, states, "Electronic devices have become essential tools today, and the Courts must adapt with the times."
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Jefferson Street Bridge Reopening The construction of the Joliet Jefferson Street bridge is finally coming to an end. Joliet City Manager, Jim Capparelli, stated to the Joliet Patch that the bridge officially reopened for east bound traffic into the city on February 21. Construction on the bridge addressed several mechanical issues and replacements. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) did not specify the severity Photo courtesy of patch.com
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of the repairs, though city officials were told that it was a great deal to get all parts to function correctly. The bridge has been closed for nearly two years since June of 2020. As the Jefferson Street Bridge opened, the Jackson Street Bridge is now closed to traffic for construction and repairs. Detours have been posted by the City of Joliet to direct traffic on alternate routes.
