Late Larry Walsh Sr. Will Have Joliet Building Dedicated In His Honor

JOLIET — Politicians in Illinois often come together to name buildings and public properties after one another, making such decisions without the will of their constituents. On Saturday, Will County area politicians and representatives from Pace will meet in downtown Joliet to host a dedication to honor the late Larry Walsh Sr.

"Pace to Honor Larry M. Walsh, Sr. with Joliet Transit Center Dedication," the press advisory from a few days ago alerted Joliet Patch.

The former Illinois State Senator and Will County Executive was an advocate for Pace and was integral in securing authorization for buses to utilize the shoulder of Interstate 55.

Members of the media are invited to attend, the notice informed Joliet Patch. The advisory indicated that distinguished guests will include Illinois State Representative Larry Walsh, Jr.; Pace Chairman Rick Kwasneski; Pace Executive Director Melinda Metzger; with other state and local officials expected.

Saturday's 10:30 a.m. event will be at the Pace Transit Center at the Joliet Gateway Center, 50 S. Chicago Street in downtown Joliet.

It's been over four years since Joliet Patch reported on June 3, 20202, that Will County Executive Larry Walsh Sr., a four-term Democrat from Elwood who championed the construction of a new Will County Sheriff's Office law enforcement center on Laraway Road, plus the construction of the new Will County Courthouse, died after a long battle with prostate cancer.

Walsh was 72.

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Larry Walsh Sr. Dies: 4-Term Will County Executive