Public Conduct in Joliet, IL (2026)
5 verified public conduct rules for Joliet, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Aggressive Panhandling
Joliet makes it disorderly conduct to 'go about begging or soliciting funds on the public ways,' under City Code Section 21-5(e), except where another city ordinance separately authorizes the solicitation. That carve-out points to the not-for-profit solicitation permit scheme at Section 22-11 et seq., which requires a city clerk permit before any organized street or door-to-door fundraising.
Joliet Public Begging & Soliciting Ban
Heavy RestrictionsJoliet, IL Code of Ordinances § 21-5(e)
A person commits the offense of disorderly conduct when he knowingly:...(e)Goes about begging or soliciting funds on the public ways, except as provided in this Code or other ordinances of the city.
Skateboarding Rules
Joliet Code Sec. 21-17.1 flatly bans skateboarding on any highway, street, roadway or alley in the city. The rule applies citywide to public travel ways, not just downtown or business districts, and it has been on the books since 1977 with no exceptions written into the text.
Joliet Ban on Skateboards on Public Ways
Heavy RestrictionsCity of Joliet Code of Ordinances Sec. 21-17.1
It is hereby declared an offense for an individual to use a skateboard upon any highway, street, roadway or alley in the City of Joliet.
Loitering Rules
Joliet Code Sec. 21-10 makes it unlawful to loiter in a public place in a way that blocks a street, sidewalk or business entrance. The offense is not the loitering itself but refusing a police officer's order to move on once the obstruction is identified, and it carries a fine of up to $500.00.
Joliet Loitering and Obstruction Rules
Some RestrictionsCity of Joliet Code of Ordinances Sec. 21-10
(A) Definitions. As used in this section: (1) "Loitering" shall mean remaining idle in essentially one location and shall include the concept of spending time idle; to be dilatory; to linger; to stay; to saunter; to delay; to stand around; and shall also include the colloquial expression "hanging around." ... (B) Police order to disperse. (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to loiter, loaf,...
Public Marijuana Use
Joliet bars using cannabis or any cannabis product in any public place, in any motor vehicle, on school grounds, in a school bus, near anyone under 21 who isn't a registered patient, or anywhere smoking is barred under the Smoke Free Illinois Act. City Code Section 21-153(b) lists these prohibited-use locations citywide.
Joliet Public Marijuana Use Ban
Heavy RestrictionsJoliet City Code § 21-153(b)
(b)No person shall use cannabis or a product which contains cannabis in any of the following locations:(1)In a school bus, unless permitted for a qualifying patient or caregiver pursuant to the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act.(2)On the grounds of any preschool or primary or secondary school, unless permitted for a qualifying patient or caregiver pursuant to the Compassionate U...
Public Alcohol Use
Joliet bans possessing alcoholic liquor on a public way unless it's in an unbroken original package, under City Code Section 4-40, and separately bans open or unsealed alcoholic beverages on public parking lots, garages, exterior business property, and accessible vacant lots under Section 4-40.1. Both apply citywide except on premises the city's liquor commissioner has specifically licensed for consumption.
Joliet Open Container & Public Alcohol Law
Some RestrictionsJoliet, IL Code of Ordinances §§ 4-40, 4-40.1
No person shall possess alcoholic liquor upon a public way except in an unbroken original package, other than in an area designated as licensed premises by the commissioner as set forth in section 4-15...No person shall possess any alcoholic beverage in an open or unsealed container while that person is located on:(1)A parking lot or parking garage accessible to the public;(2)The exterior porti...
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