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Residents urge city to block Love's truck stop near homes, cite noise, safety and tax-abatement concerns
Summary
Several residents told the council a planned Love's truck stop would sit about 30 feet from homes and requested mitigation measures or reversal of approvals; they asked why the project received tax abatements and whether it complied with county land‑use guidance.
Residents of Joliet told the City Council they oppose a proposed Love's truck stop near a residential area and asked elected officials to explain approvals and protective measures.
Diane Matter, who identified herself as a resident at 1316 New Lenox Road, said the proposed truck stop would be built “mere 30 feet from residential properties” and urged council members to inspect the site. Matter asked whether…
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