Merichka's Restaurant has been open for more than 93 years, but for the first time in forever, it will remain closed for the weekend.
Merichka's has been a legendary restaurant at 604 Theodore St. in Crest Hill since 1933.
Joliet now has a new top of the line sit-down restaurant as Longhorn Steakhouse opened at 3 p.m. on Monday. It's next to the Olive Garden.
"We're aware of some hurdles we will have to overcome, but that's part of any business," owner PZ Zografos said.
In early December, Joliet Patch broke the news of plans by Tim and Amy Reilly to retire and sell their Babe's Home Cookin' restaurant.
Freestanding masonry building constructed in 1995 and renovated in 2014, according to the real estate listing on LoopNet.
The Department of Public Works has determined that there is sufficient storage on the site and therefore recommends approval.
Fisherman Island never caught on with the Joliet community. It was rare to see more than one or two customers at the restaurant at any time.
The Joliet Police Department is out trying to solve the slaying of 31-year-old Aaron Vidales.
Amber Pennuto may be on the hook for a financial judgment against her in excess of $50,000 plus attorney's fees and punitive damages.
The empty Pop's restaurant is problematic for drivers, because it's practically impossible to cross traffic on Jefferson Street.
At the time of the 2025 attack, Joliet City Councilman Joe Clement worked as the manager of the Andy & Sophie's Bar along Hickory Street.
Monday marked a soft opening at the former Arby's restaurant location in Joliet. This marks the second Jack in the Box to come to Joliet.
The application for a drive thru permit for the Culver’s Restaurant is at 1301 Shale Road.
Maggie Gillespie, daughter of legendary football and baseball coach Gordie Gillespie closed up her Magpie's Joy of Eating in December.
Linda's Pizza has been a Joliet staple for several days with locations at the corner of Taylor and Raynor and one on the east side.
Tuesday marked the first day of business for the new franchise owner who has brought The Great American Bagel restaurant back to Joliet.
2026 marks 100 years for Walt's Ice Cream being a fixture in Joliet. The first location opened in 1926 at Ruby Street's Six Corners.
Robert Weathers refused to comply with officers’ commands and was taken into custody following a brief struggle, Joliet Police announced.
The city worked out a lease agreement to allow Casa Catrina to open its restaurant in Union Station, where MyGrain Brewing used to be.
Founded by local Chicagoan Joe Fontana, all Fry the Coop locations are counter service and feature local memorabilia.
And you can vote on several categories: for Best Sauce, Best Crust, and Best Overall Pizza.
The Original Baby's Cheesesteak & Lemonade opened this week in downtown Joliet at John Bays' Catholic Charities Building, 203 N. Ottawa St.
Jitters has been in downtown Joliet for more than 20 years.
Jack in the Box became an instant success when it opened its first restaurant in Joliet in the summer of 2025. Now, a second one is opening.
In 2023, Joliet lost its only Great American Bagel as longtime Joliet restaurant owner Tom Grotovsky parted ways with the franchise.
Nick Cemeno, son of Michael Cemeno, is operating the new restaurant inside the Joliet Park District's Inwood Athletic Club lobby.
Brown's Chicken coined the advertising phrase, "It Tastes Better." Joliet's new restaurant is open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Joliet Patch previously predicted that the Wendy's restaurant on South Larkin Avenue would be closing because the property is for sale.
Joliet's City Council will vote on two different liquor licenses for the Sharks Fish and Chicken, including one new west-side location.
The Joliet Subway restaurant in the 1700 block of West Jefferson Street went up in smoke last week. The fire damage was extensive.
Several Illinois eateries shut their doors in 2025 in Joliet, Romeoville, Elmhurst and elsewhere. We remember them in this roundup.
"Due to the dangerous conditions inside, crews went to a defensive attack to extinguish the fire," battalion chief Jim Batusich said.
The 7-Brew coffee chain has become an instant success story, easily the most popular drive-thru business on Joliet's West Jefferson Street.
La Dolce Pizza has turned into one of the Joliet and Will County area's most popular pizza places a month after opening. Changes are coming.
For several years, Grotovsky operated the Great American Bagel on Essington Road. That building is also empty now.
Cup of Joe By Cemeno's is located right inside the entrance to Inwood Recreation Center at 3000 West Jefferson Street.
The new Chipotle Mexican Grill opened Wednesday morning in Joliet across the street from the new Hollywood Casino Joliet.
The location is expected to bring approximately 30 new jobs to the Joliet area, offering competitive pay and benefits.
Owner Kurtis Lott brings a hands-on approach that balances smart operations with a menu designed to bring real excitement to Crest Hill.
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