Rotarians joined Northern Illinois Food Bank volunteers to help fight hunger, packing 18,888 pounds of food and 13,020 cans to provide more than 16,000 meals for local families. The Rotary Club of Joliet also presented a $1,000 donation to support the Food Bank's mission of serving neighbors in need throughout Northern Illinois.
Building a Stronger Joliet Together
Leadership. Service. Community.
For more than a century, the Rotary Club of Joliet has brought together business leaders, professionals, and community champions who share a commitment to making a difference.
Join the World's Largest Polio Walk
Join the Rotary Club of Joliet for the Walk to End Polio™, part of the World's Largest Polio Walk, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Rock Run Preserve in Joliet. Gather with family, friends, coworkers, and even your dog for a fun community event supporting Rotary's global mission to eradicate polio.
Registration includes an official End Polio Now T-shirt, refreshments, and the opportunity to make a difference in the fight against polio. Individual and corporate sponsorship opportunities are available, offering community recognition while supporting Rotary's efforts to fund immunization programs and protect children around the world.
For more than 35 years, Rotary and its partners have helped reduce polio cases worldwide by more than 99.9 percent. Whether you walk, donate, sponsor, or bring your canine companion, every step brings us closer to a polio-free world.

Joliet Rotary Club donated $1,000 to Rotary International's End Polio Now campaign in honor of District 6450 Governor Mary Dankowski during her recent visit. The club also announced plans for its Walk to End Polio on October 24, 2026, helping raise awareness and funds to eradicate polio worldwide.
Expanding Early Literacy in Will County
Through the proceeds of its 2025 Annual Rotary Raffle, the Rotary Club of Joliet contributed $50,000 to help bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to Will County. This investment supports a transformative program that provides free, high-quality books each month to children from birth to age five—helping build a strong foundation for learning and a lifelong love of reading. Today, the Imagination Library serves thousands of families across the region, expanding access to literacy and creating opportunities for children to succeed in school and beyond. Learn more about this Impact.



