Sue Regis Glass Art Closing 'Because Of My Health Issues'

One of Joliet's most talented artists, Sue Regis made the announcement on her Facebook page. Her studio is near downtown's library.

House Plant Store Moving From Crest Hill To Joliet's Downtown

Michele Arana is moving her Internode Greenery & Home at 2400 Caton Farm Road in Crest Hill to downtown Joliet near the Rialto.

Dragon's Den Closes In Joliet's Downtown After 13 Months Of Business

An empty storefront now greets visitors to downtown Joliet. Dragon's Den was across from the Joliet Public Library and St. Mary's Carmelite.

DD's Discounts Leads Joliet Shopping Center's Remarkable Revival

DD's Discounts has its grand opening Saturday, nearly one year to the day of the nation's first Portillo's Pickup opening in Joliet.

Empty Sears At Louis Mall To Become Car Dealership: Report

Ghaben Auto Group, led by Joseph Ghaben, paid $4.3 million for the 16.7-acre former Sears store, according to The Real Deal.

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Pathways to Professions, Career Expo 2023

Purple Building Near Chick-fil-A Joliet: What Business Is It?

Several Joliet residents have been asking this month what's under construction on Plainfield Road. A Joliet official reveals the answer.

Joliet's Lottery Winner Comes Forward At Sunshine Food Mart

Sam Masood and his family have operated Joliet's Sunshine Food Mart at 806 Wilcox St. for the past 30 years.

Joliet, Aurora Hollywood Casinos On Move: Penn Gaming Confirms

The two projects will significantly improve our offerings in the highly attractive Chicagoland market, the CEO of Penn Gaming announced.

African American Business Association Becomes Its Own Organization

AABA’s membership has steadily grown since it was established in 2017, according to Joliet Chamber Vice President Mike Paone.

Joliet Loses Its Bed, Bath & Beyond Store

The Joliet store will maintain its regular hours for now.

Joliet Store's Grand Opening: R&B Superstar Jacquees To Attend

Nu Sole clothing and gym shoe store opened in August at 1009 W. Jefferson St. For 12 hours Saturday, Nu Sole will mark its grand opening.

Bays: Royal Palace Event Centre Opening At Former Aaron's Store

Joliet's City Council will vote Tuesday night whether to approve a liquor license for Phil Petrakos, who also owns Phil's Corner bar.

Nu Sole: Jefferson Street's Latest Success Story Opens This Week

Antoine Matthews Jr. and his father are opening Nu Sole in the same Joliet business plaza that features Jerk Flavors Jamaican Cuisine.

USF Double Alumnus Earns Leadership Award from Illinois CPA Society

Kenneth Mason, CEO of Equibis in Chicago, earned the Illinois CPA Society’s 2022 Young Professionals Leadership Award.

Black Workers Allege Discrimination At Joliet Amazon Facility: Report

Several Black workers at the Joliet Amazon warehouse filed discrimination charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Forza Closes Permanently, 1 Week After Parking Lot Shooting

A former Joliet man with a long criminal history was slain and several people were also shot after an event at Forza on July 10.

New In Joliet: There's Nothing Like Card Pop On Jefferson Street

Brenden Taheny opened Card Pop in June at 1114 W. Jefferson St. "Joliet has been missing a community gaming spot," he told Joliet Patch.

Joliet Says Goodbye First Midwest Hello Old National Bank

First Midwest Bank signs at both locations on Joliet's West Jefferson Street no longer exist. An important part of Joliet's history is gone.

Joliet's 1st Filipino Market Opens: 'It's Doing Good'

Mabuhay Filipino Market opened at 1101 West Jefferson St. There's pork belly, mackerel, pork blood, beef bile, beef blood and shrimp.

Joliet Marijuana Shop Planned For Vacant Bakers Square

The Bakers Square pie restaurant went out of business, and it's been vacant ever since. But a marijuana dispensary is now planned in Joliet.

Candlewood Suites Hotel Being Built In Joliet

During Joliet Mayor Bob O'Dekirk's March state of the city speech, O'Dekirk said the Candlewood Suites hotel would be a great addition.

'Gorgeous' Tony's Fresh Market: Joliet Celebrates Opening

Hundreds of shoppers were already inside Joliet's new supermarket at 1801 W. Jefferson St. One of Joliet's worst properties is now a gem.

Jefferson Street's Finest Hour? Tony's Fresh Market Opens For Joliet

Kmart's closing made Joliet's busiest intersection into an abandoned wasteland, but thanks to the Tony's supermarket, the corner's back.

John Bays' Parking Deck Demolition: 'We're Moving Pretty Fast'

One month after a second-level concrete wall came crashing to the ground, Joliet businessman John Bays is tearing down his parking deck.

Tony's Fresh Market Sneak Peek: Grand Opening Nears

Joliet Patch had access to the old Kmart building Friday to capture photos showing the new look of the Tony's grocery store.

Giant Joliet Success: Harbor Freight Tools Means 800 New Jobs

Thursday celebrated the new 1.6 million square foot facility for Harbor Freight Tools at 3401 South Brandon Road in Joliet.

Carson's At Louis Mall: Is It Really Coming Back?

The store you know and love is coming back bigger and better than ever, its website proclaims.

Walmart's New Fulfillment Center Means 1,000 New Jobs For Joliet

"We’re on an exciting journey to completely transform the way our supply chain operates," a Walmart senior vice president said.

Basinger's Construction On Jefferson: 'It's Going To Be A Busy Summer'

Between November and April, construction on the new Basinger's Pharmacy on Jefferson Street had come to a halt. That's no longer the case.

Route 59 KFC: Are You Interested In Buying This Property?

The KFC fast food restaurant at 2221 on Route 59 is in the Plainfield area of Joliet. Are you interested in owning it?

Joliet Kreamers To Host Sneaker Convention This Summer

The six-hour event in August is expected to attract more than 1,000 visitors to Joliet.

Joliet's Hollywood Casino Sued After Deadly Crash On Route 6

Casino patron Matthew Sellers, 23, of Joliet, was intoxicated when he crashed his car into a traffic light on Route 6, a lawsuit alleges.

John Bays To Buy Crabigale's From Joliet, Here's What He'll Do

The Crabigale's Comedy Club has been empty for at least 15 years in downtown Joliet, and John Bays plans to buy it from Joliet now.

John Bays Unveils Luxury Living In Downtown Joliet

Sixteen of the 20 apartment units in John Bays' Two Rialto Square Building are now occupied. New Police Chief Bill Evans also moved in.

Planet Fitness Is Unfair To Workers And Unhealthy: Local 174

A giant inflatable rat has been placed on Jefferson Street as union workers protest the non-union labor at the Planet Fitness in Joliet.

'Best Bourbon Bar In Joliet' Opens In May, 100 TVs: Hawthorne

Bookie Magee's Hideaway & OTB has operated in Joliet for years behind the Menards, but it's moving to 2200 West Jefferson St. in May.

'Joliet's First Transmission Shop' For Sale

Coldwell Banker's Keith Conroy is hoping to sell Paul & Mike's Transmissions on Joliet's east side for $585,000.

First Portillo's, Now VASA Fitness Opens On Larkin Ave.

Joliet becomes the second VASA Fitness in Illinois and 50th club overall in the country.

New Jefferson Street Business For D'Arcy Hyundai Property?

Joliet's zoning board meets next week to consider the construction of the business proposed for West Jefferson and Barney.