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The historic Transformation of the Joliet Arsenal

The Story of the Arsenal, Told in Full

Explore the historic transformation of the Joliet Arsenal through a curated collection of video stories. From wartime production to environmental cleanup, public redevelopment, and modern economic success, these videos document the partnerships, challenges, and bold vision that reshaped 23,500 acres into a national model for reuse.

The Joliet Arsenal Story: War, Cleanup, and Renewal (Full Documentary)

Traces the Joliet Arsenal’s evolution from munitions powerhouse to national redevelopment model, highlighting cleanup, job growth, and reuse.

Joliet Arsenal: From Wartime Production to Peacetime Redevelopment

A concise overview of the Joliet Arsenal's history, environmental remediation, and repurposing into prairie, cemetery, industrial, and military sites.

Joliet Arsenal History

Examines the Joliet Arsenal’s construction, production output during WWII, employment of over 21,000 workers, and eventual deactivation after Vietnam.

Joliet Arsenal Environmental Cleanup & Land Transfer

Details the environmental cleanup of contaminated land using bioremediation and outlines land transfers under the Illinois Land Conservation Act.

Joliet Arsenal Development Authority (JADA)

Explores JADA’s leadership in developing the CenterPoint Intermodal Center and job creation through logistics and infrastructure improvements.

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery: History & Honor

Tells the story of the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery—its origins, growth, and role as a site of dignity and remembrance for U.S. veterans.

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie: Restoration & Conservation

Covers the creation, mission, and ecological significance of Midewin Prairie, including seed harvesting, bison reintroduction, and recreational access.

Will County Landfill and Renewable Natural Gas Initiative

Describes the development of the Prairie View Landfill, its environmental safeguards, and its methane-to-energy conversion facility.

Local 150: Workforce and Training in Joliet Arsenal Redevelopment

Highlights Local 150’s construction and demolition work, their training center, and partnerships with Midewin and future industrial developments.

Joliet Training Area: Army Reserve Training Site Overview

Profiles the 3,500-acre Army Reserve site used for tactical training, helicopter insertions, and convoy operations for units nationwide.

Joliet Arsenal Redevelopment & Industrial Development Overview

Covers the formation of JADA, the full breakdown of land reuse, cleanup milestones, job creation, foreign trade zone designation, and infrastructure improvements

Joliet Arsenal: From War to Peace

A comprehensive review of the arsenal’s history, soil and water contamination cleanup, stakeholder involvement, and long-term economic and environmental impact.

JADA October 3rd Slideshow

Visual slideshow presentation (no narration or transcript available) used for events and briefings on the Joliet Arsenal redevelopment project.

Joliet Arsenal: From War to Peace

A comprehensive review of the arsenal’s history, soil and water contamination cleanup, stakeholder involvement, and long-term economic and environmental impact.