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Scariest Job In Joliet Right Now? 6 Photos
Filotto Roofing was hired as the contractor to rebuild the roof and steeple for downtown Joliet's former St. Mary Carmelite Church.
JOLIET, IL — People work thousands of different jobs in Joliet every day, but one of the most terrifying jobs right now is taking place in downtown Joliet, at the old St. Mary Carmelite Catholic Church, the property that has sat empty for more than 30 years!
Joliet Patch previously broke the big news revealing that a Tinley Park couple, Joe and Jennifer Matise, are embarking on a multi-million dollar redevelopment in downtown Joliet, remodeling St. Mary's Carmelite to turn it into a major Chicagoland attraction.
The new business will be called The Matise and the new owners are intending to have their place open next August.
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Over the past few weeks, workers with Filotto Roofing have built their scaffolding all the way to the church's steeple. It is quite a spectacular construction project.
You can see the workers repairing the steeple if you look at some of these photos.
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If you are afraid of heights and ledges, this type of work is not for you.
In an Oct. 1 story, Joliet Patch reported that the new property owners, Joe and Jennifer Matise, are planning to open The Matise, a historic entertainment venue along North Ottawa Street that will focus on weddings, corporate events, fund-raisers, proms and more. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, The Matise will offer live music.
"These will be national touring acts," explained Joe Matise. "Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays will be weddings and events. We would be open year-round."
Related Joliet Patch story:
Old St. Mary's Carmelite: Multi-Million Dollar Facelift, New Business
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