Bicentennial Bluffs Neighborhood Association

08/20/2026

A great community event for the kids this Saturday!

🎒📚 ONE OF THE LAST BACK-TO-SCHOOL FAIRS OF THE SEASON! 📚🎒

Don’t miss HHCD’s Annual Back to School Fair this Saturday, August 22nd from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM at 300 Bluff St., Joliet!

We’re bringing the community together to help our kids head back to school ready and excited! 💜

✂️ FREE Haircuts for Kids
🎒 FREE Book Bags & School Supplies
🌭 Hot Dogs & Chips
🎯 Activities • Games • Prizes
🏀 F.A.N.G. 2v2 Basketball Tournament
🤝 Community Resources & Support
…and MORE!

A HUGE thank you to all of our amazing community partners joining us and helping make this day possible. Together, we truly can make a difference! 💜💛

📅 Saturday, August 22
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 300 Bluff St., Joliet, IL

Come out, bring the kids, and help us close out the back-to-school season with a GREAT day of community, resources and FUN!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

07/27/2026

📢📢 Lots of big things are happening in our neighborhood and we want you to be a part of the progress!!

Join us Wednesday, July 29th for our Working Groups #3.

The first group, the People group, will be meeting at the Joliet Public Library at 150 N. Ottawa St., in the McGuire Room from 10:00 - 11:30am. In this group you'll discuss topics around our needs in education, health, safety, income & employment.

The second group, the Housing group, is more centered around the residents currently at HAJ Heritage Place Complex. This meeting will be held at the Heritage Place at 400 N. Bluff St. in the community room from 2:00 - 3:30pm. This group will be discussing housing types, amenities and affordability.

The third group, the Neighborhood group will be an immersive walking tour beginning at the Western Ave Greenspace at the corner of Western and Hickory Streets beginning at 5:30pm. During our walk we will be going over the neighborhood needs of transportation, open spaces, art & culture, and business services.

07/25/2026

We are exited to share we have another LFL (Little Free Library) back up in our neighborhood! This one had been down for over a year due to damage. Thankfully it was repaired and upgraded by residents and the volunteer work of Daniel with Dan the Gutter Man. This one can be found at 302 Pine St. There is one also located in Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park in front of the theater building and there is one in front of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church - Joliet, Illinois.

07/25/2026

All 2026 Public Utilities and Public Works projects are listed on one unified map.

From sewer maintenance to road paving, get the latest updates and project details at the link below. Stay informed and plan your trips accordingly!

👉 Information about each project can be found by visiting www.joliet.gov/construction-zone

07/21/2026

40 days away!

If you’ve been thinking about participating in this year’s parade, now is the time. Registration has been reduced to just $175, making it even easier for businesses, organizations, churches, schools, nonprofits, and community groups to celebrate Black excellence together.

🕐 Parade begins: 1:00 PM
📍 Starts at: Chicago St. & Benton St.
🎊 City Square Celebration: 2:30–5:00 PM at Joliet City Square

Bring your organization, your family, your neighbors, and your community spirit.

Tag someone who should register or attend!
✊🏾🖤💚❤️

07/21/2026

On our adventures today guess what else we found???? 🫣

There is actual physical viable proof that we are making progress on the Pace Bus shelter & bus stop!!!

We have worked tirelessly for over 6 years to get our residents decent bus stop stations with at least benches if not actual shelters. A huge thank you to Beth from Pace and all of our council members who have helped us push for this along with City staff and the team at Borderless Studio. We can't wait for this to actually happen!