Michael Cemeno led a prayer circle at the ribbon-cutting, thanking the Lord for watching over Cemeno's Pizza and all of its employees.
Hidden from sight behind the McDonald's restaurant along Houbolt Road and the Interstate 80 exit, Jimmy K's Handcrafted Burgers has folded.
Cemenos Pizza has signed a five-year contract with the Joliet Park District, replacing The Dock At Inwood, which left in December.
Angie's Pancake House and Loco's Mexican Restaurant were both operated by Mario De La Torre at 1119 Essington Road. That's about to change.
The listing proclaims "excellent location as an out parcel to Tony's Fresh Market, a grocery anchor, alongside tenants like Planet Fitness."
On Monday, all of the Arby's logos and signs were removed from the fast-food restaurant on Route 59. It was the last Arby's in Joliet.
Two months ago, Joliet Patch reported that a new Harold's had opened in the Plainfield area of Joliet at the former Giovan's on Route 59.
One of the Midwest's largest outdoor summer festivals, Taste of Joliet, takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Memorial Stadium.
Jitterhead replaced Crusade Burger Bar II in Crest Hill's Renwick Plaza. Megan Diaz and her husband spent five months renovating the space.
The C-store tenants planning to utilize the drive-thru’s are a new Dunkin’ Donuts at the west drive-thru, and now a Jimmy John's restaurant.
A Joliet Catholic graduate, Kevin Kelley, and his wife Gilda opened The Irish Corner Cantina at 2771 Black Road, replacing Fireman Ted's.
"I still think we have the best hot dogs in town, but we have so much more," remarked Babe's Home Cookin' owner Tim Reilly.
Joliet Rax Roast Beef owner and operator Terry Bucciarelli has been involved with his fast-food restaurant since it opened March 25, 1968.
For over a decade, Niko's Catering has been delighting clients with our one-of-a-kind dishes and service, its website proclaims.
Bill Gulas has co-owned Rich & Creamy 23 years, and worked at Joliet's iconic ice cream stand since 1977, then called Creamy Delight.
June marks five years in Wilmington for Route 66 Old School Brewing. It's at 110 Bridge St. and shares space with Nelly's Restaurant.
Walt's buys its ice cream from seven different dairies located in four different states: Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.
March marked the five-year anniversary of the Joliet Bakers Square restaurant being permanently closed.It's at 2211 West Jefferson Street.
A Los Angeles-based commercial real estate company just announced that Freddy's Custard will be opening in Joliet at 2307 W. Jefferson St.
The Joliet City Council will vote at Tuesday's meeting whether to approve a special use permit so Taco Pros can build a drive-thru window.
Because the asking price for Syl's has dropped nearly in half, Mike McCatty is confident a buyer will emerge. It may not stay a restaurant.
The Rockdale Pancake House will occupy 400 Moen Avenue and it's right down the block from the successful Roc City Bar & Grill.
The operators of Joliet's Route 66 Diner attended Tuesday's Joliet City Council meeting, making disparaging comments about their landlord.
Giovan Jr.'s Pasta & Pizzeria flopped under new ownership, and went out of business in December 2022. Now, Joliet is gaining Harold's.
The City of Joliet is providing free valet parking to visitors on April 19, 20, 26, and 27 from 4 p.m. to midnight.
Signs and banners for Carnitas Aguascalientes #2 are displayed in the window on South Chicago Street letting Joliet know it's coming soon.
Customers at ACE Drive-In were ordering plenty of hoagies, sliced beef on a bun, sliced beef poorboys, cheeseburgers and more.
ACE is located at 1207 Plainfield Road. ACE has been a Joliet summer and fall tradition since 1949.
Jitterhead will be open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It is located in the Renwick Plaza for Crest Hill near Renwick and Weber.
Barrio is open at 1003 Essington Road next to Double J Sports Bar. Barrio will offer free complimentary tacos to everyone next Thursday.
Meg Gillespie spent the past several years in Clearwater, Florida as a personal chef. She returned to her hometown of Joliet in 2023.
"I have always been passionate about providing my customers with the tastiest and most delicious food for their celebrations," Nikos said.
This marks the third full year for The Grill At Fritz's Pour House. It's become one of Joliet Mayor Terry D'Arcy's favorite restaurants.
Despite being across the street from Will County's dazzling new 10-story-tall courthouse, no one wants to buy the old McBrody's bar.
The Hey! Hot Dog owner said his 21-year-old son, Logan Uedelhofen, was responsible for creating the homemade popcorn now sold in Joliet.
Street Kitchen opened in September at 1003 Essington Road. It next door to the Double J Sports Bar on Essington Road.
Rick and Julie Trafton are opening their new sit-down restaurant and bar in Rick Trafton's hometown called The Dock On Front Street.
Jonathon Skinner said Blissful Bytes is a veteran-owned Joliet restaurant. He served in the U.S. Army and is the chef-owner.
Brothers Adrian and Christian Avila opened Oasis Mexican Restaurant in Crest Hill in September 2022. They also have Valentine's Day drinks.
Metro Grill & Bar chef Amy Pryzbylo has introduced seasonal menu offerings, including the loaded meatloaf sandwich, which was a huge hit.