Dome of Unity Artwork on Council Agenda

Dome of Unity Artwork on Council AgendaCommunity voices will help shape the downtown landmarkPost Date:09/12/2025 3:59 PM For Immediate Release Contact: City of Joliet September 12, 2025 815-724-4000 Dome of Unity Artwork on Council Agenda Community voices will help shape the downtown landmark Joliet, IL - The City of Joliet will bring the Dome of Unity public art proposal to the City Council for a final vote at Tuesday's meeting. The project was postponed at the last meeting at the request of Community Development Director Dustin Anderson, to allow for more discussion, a staff presentation, and comments from the Joliet Arts Commission. Envisioned as a signature landmark piece for City Square, the sculpture is expected to draw visitors, support small businesses, and enhance community pride. "Public art stimulates economies, boosts tourism, and encourages people to spend time downtown which supports our small businesses and revitalization efforts," stated Mayor Terry D'Arcy. "There is strong community interest in moving this project forward and by bringing it back, we can openly discuss its benefits and give residents a chance to be heard." Council members expressed support as well. "I'm so glad we have the opportunity to discuss this so our residents will appreciate the significance of this artwork," said Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra. Finance Chair Pat Mudron noted, "Infrastructure investments like roads, public safety, and water will always remain top priorities. But cultural investments like this don't compete with those priorities, they complement them." # # # About the City of Joliet The City of Joliet is located in Will and Kendall counties in the State of Illinois, 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Chicago. It is the county seat of Will County. At the 2020 census, the city was the third largest in Illinois, with a population of 150,362. For more information about the city, visit https://www.joliet.gov. Media Contact: Rosemaria DiBenedetto, Media Engagement and Communications Director, Cell: 847-269-5556 or email: [email protected] to full list >>