Village of Dolton, IL

06/14/2026

Please click the link below for the latest updates, power outage maps, restoration times, and important safety information regarding the ongoing storms. Stay safe and use caution while traveling.

06/13/2026

⛲ Steppin’ at the Fountain | A Revitalized Landmark, A New Community Tradition

Mayor Jason House, the Board of Trustees, and the Office of the Village Clerk are excited to invite residents to Steppin’ at the Fountain — a special new community event made even more meaningful by the fact that the Dolton Fountain has now been repaired and revitalized after years of disrepair and lying dormant.
This is a big deal for the Village of Dolton.
What was once inactive is now being brought back to life as a beautiful gathering place for the community. And now, that renewed space will be filled with music, movement, fellowship, and good energy as residents come together to enjoy an evening of stepping, dancing, and positive vibes.
Event details include:

🗓️ Wednesday, June 17, 2026

⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 The Dolton Fountain

🔁 Every Wednesday until August 19

🎶 DJ sounds provided by DJ Golden Groover

Residents are encouraged to come unwind after work, enjoy the atmosphere, and celebrate this exciting moment for the Village. Steppin’ at the Fountain is more than an event — it is a sign of renewal, community, and bringing life back into a space that matters.
Come out, bring your good energy, and be part of something special.

06/12/2026

🖤❤️💚 Tomorrow in Dolton | Juneteenth Celebration at the Library

Mayor Jason House, the Board of Trustees, and the Office of the Village Clerk encourage residents to come out tomorrow for a vibrant Juneteenth Celebration at the Dolton Public Library filled with entertainment, community, and family fun.

Key details include:

🖤❤️💚 Juneteenth Celebration
🗓️ Tomorrow — Saturday, June 13
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Dolton Public Library
14037 Lincoln Ave., Dolton, IL 60419

This exciting event will feature:

🎤 entertainment
🎟️ raffles
🎨 art and craft activities
🎮 games
🚚 food trucks
🛍️ vendors
🎶 house music
🏰 bouncy house
and more

This is a wonderful opportunity for families, residents, and community members to come together in the spirit of unity, peace, and freedom while celebrating Juneteenth with music, fun, and culture right here in Dolton.

For more information, call 708-849-2385.

06/12/2026

🖤❤️💚 Tomorrow in Dolton | Pre-Juneteenth Entrepreneurship Expo

Mayor Jason House, the Board of Trustees, and the Office of the Village Clerk encourage residents to come out tomorrow and support entrepreneurship at the Pre-Juneteenth Expo, hosted by Trustee Brittney Norwood with Premier Midwest Realty.
Key details include:

🖤❤️💚 Pre-Juneteenth Expo

🗓️ Tomorrow — Saturday, June 13, 2026

⏰ Noon – 4:00 PM

📍 Royal Estates

1515 E 154th St, Dolton, IL 60419

🛍️ Featuring 30 different vendors all under one roof

🎉 Free event

🤝 A chance to support local entrepreneurship, community vendors, and Juneteenth celebration

This is a great opportunity to come together in the spirit of freedom, culture, and progress while showing love to local businesses and entrepreneurs. Residents are encouraged to stop by, shop, support, and help make this a strong community celebration.
For more information, call (708) 692-6366.

06/12/2026

☕ Tea with the Trustees | Summer Safety: Things You Should Know

Mayor Jason House, the Board of Trustees, and the Office of the Village Clerk invite residents to join the next Tea with the Trustees for an open community conversation focused on summer safety and important information residents should know as the season gets underway.
Key details include:

☕ Tea with the Trustees

🗓️ Saturday, June 13

⏰ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

📍 Dolton Park District

Inside the Lester Long Building

14700 Evers St, Dolton, IL 60419

🛡️ Topic: Summer Safety — Things You Should Know

🎶 Music by DJ GoldenGroover

This is a great opportunity for residents to come out, connect with Mayor Jason House and the Village Board, hear important seasonal safety information, and take part in a meaningful conversation about the future and well-being of the community.
Residents are encouraged to attend, stay informed, and bring a neighbor. We look forward to seeing you there.

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

🎉 Triangle Park Fitness Course Recap | Community, Art, and Wellness in Dolton

Mayor Jason House, the Board of Trustees, and the Office of the Village Clerk are proud to share this recap video featuring Marcus Covington and Nakai from the recent Triangle Park Fitness Course ribbon cutting in the Village of Dolton. This exciting new addition at 154th and Greenwood brings a new outdoor wellness space to the community and reflects continued investment in health, recreation, and community pride.

Key highlights from this recap include:

💪 The grand opening of the new Triangle Park Fitness Course
🏞️ A new outdoor fitness space for residents and families to enjoy
🎨 Recognition of the student-created mural featured at the site
👏 Nakai sharing that she and another student artist designed the mural during their high school years and were able to see it finally come to life
🌟 A celebration of both wellness and young creative talent in the community

As shared in the ceremony, this new fitness course was made possible through partnership and is designed to serve residents of different ages and fitness levels. Community leaders emphasized that it is a resource for the people of Dolton and an opportunity to promote healthier living, stronger neighborhoods, and greater connection across the community.

This recap captures a proud community moment where public investment, youth creativity, and wellness came together in one space. Residents are encouraged to come out, enjoy the fitness course, and celebrate this exciting addition to Triangle Park.

06/11/2026

🥵 Cooling Centers Open Today in Dolton

Mayor Jason House, the Board of Trustees, and the Office of the Village Clerk want residents to know that, due to today’s extreme heat, the Dolton Public Library and Abundant Living Christian Center are serving as cooling centers today.

Key details include:

❄️ Cooling centers are open today
📍 Dolton Public Library
14037 Lincoln Avenue, Dolton, IL 60419
🕘 Open today until closing hours, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
⛪ Abundant Living Christian Center is also serving as a cooling center today

Residents are encouraged to stay cool, stay hydrated, and check on seniors, family members, and neighbors during this extreme heat. Please travel safely and make use of these locations if you need relief from the heat.

06/11/2026

🌤️ Day After the Storm | Public Works Continues Cleanup Across Dolton

Mayor Jason House, the Board of Trustees, and the Office of the Village Clerk are sharing this day after the storm update as Public Works crews continue moving across the Village of Dolton responding to the impact of yesterday’s severe weather.

Key highlights from this update include:

🌳 Public Works crews are continuing to clear debris across the Village
🚧 Storm damage is being removed from streets and neighborhoods
🏘️ Crews are helping make roadways and residential areas safer
⚡ Some areas are still without power as restoration efforts continue
🤝 Cleanup work remains underway as the Village responds to storm conditions

Even while some residents are still waiting for electricity to be restored, Public Works crews have remained on the job helping clean up the community and improve safety throughout affected areas.

The Village of Dolton thanks the Public Works Department for their continued hard work, persistence, and service to residents during this difficult time.

06/11/2026

🌳 Public Works Storm Response | Crews at Work Across Dolton

Mayor Jason House, the Board of Trustees, and the Office of the Village Clerk are recognizing the fast response of the Public Works Department after a major storm moved through the Village of Dolton yesterday. Under the leadership of Mayor Jason House and the Village leadership team, crews responded quickly and got to work across the community.

Key highlights from this update include:

🌧️ A major storm moved through the Village yesterday
🚧 Public Works crews responded quickly
🌳 Fallen trees were removed
🧹 Streets were cleaned
debris was cleared from across the Village
🏘️ The work helped restore safety and keep neighborhoods moving

The Village of Dolton thanks the Public Works team for their urgency, hard work, and continued service to residents. Their efforts helped address storm-related impacts quickly and showed the importance of having dedicated crews working to protect and serve the community.