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The people behind the decisions

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Start with Joliet’s City Council. Explore each office, its responsibilities, and when it next appears on the ballot.

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Terry D’Arcy

Terry D’Arcy

Mayor

2027 ballot
Larry E. Hug

Larry E. Hug

District 1

2027 ballot
Pat Mudron

Pat Mudron

District 2

2027 ballot
Sherri Reardon

Sherri Reardon

District 3

2027 ballot
Cesar Cardenas

Cesar Cardenas

District 4

2027 ballot
Suzanna Ibarra

Suzanna Ibarra

District 5

2027 ballot
Joe Clement

Joe Clement

At-large

2029 ballot
Juan Moreno

Juan Moreno

At-large

2029 ballot
Jan Hallums Quillman

Jan Hallums Quillman

At-large

2029 ballot
9 city council positions, including the mayorMayor + district seats: April 6, 2027 ↗
Your civic duty

Your next City Council meeting.

City Council meetings are open to everyone. Residents can attend in person and speak during public comment on the issues that matter to their block, their family, and their city.

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Next meetingMonday, November 2 · 6:30 PMCity Hall, Council Chambers, 150 W. Jefferson St.
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Schedule, agendas, minutes and video from the City of Joliet’s official meeting calendar. Meetings can change, so confirm with the city before you go.

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All local issues
01 / Accountability

Public safety & trust

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02 / Local decisions

Growth & development

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03 / Resident resources

Everyday neighborhood needs

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News & public record

The Joliet Record.

Local decisions. Clearer context. Sources you can open.

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JOLIET, ILLINOIS · OCTOBER 26, 2026 EDITIONINDEPENDENT REPORTING & OFFICIAL RECORDS
Police Accountability Counter
$1,000,000

Extra money the City of Joliet added to its 2025 legal budget, with the Eric Lurry police-custody death lawsuit in view · 2025

We agree: THIS SHOULD NOT EXIST. TRAIN. EXPECT. VERIFY TRAINING. PROMOTE/FIRE.

  • $2,150,000Eric Lurry wrongful-death settlement (2026). The city covers up to $1 million; insurance covers the rest.
  • $287,000Paid to settle Officer Cassie Socha's lawsuit over conduct inside the police department (2025)
  • $770,000+Outside legal fees defending a dozen federal lawsuits against Joliet police, as of 2020
SourcesJoliet Patch: extra $1 million added to the 2025 legal budgetShaw Local: $2.15 million Eric Lurry settlementJoliet Patch: $287,000 Socha settlementJoliet Patch: 12 federal lawsuits and outside legal feesFigures last checked October 28, 2026. Settlement amounts include insurance where noted.
The full story takes more than a headline. Older controversies stay clearly dated in the background archive.Explore accountability coverage
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Federal, state, and county offices on your ballot

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Local election

Joliet municipal election

Mayor · District council seats 1–5

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Follow a public meeting

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Know who handles what

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Police concerns & reports

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Request public records

Understand FOIA and find the public body that holds the records you need.

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