Audiophil's Records
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsFor the crate diggers: Audiophil's Records keeps Joliet spinning with deep record bins, a Local Rack spotlighting hometown artists, and a friendly buy-sell-trade counter.
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Aurelio's Pizza Joliet
RestaurantsLocal pizza standby: Since 1959, Aurelio's Pizza Joliet has been the go-to for pies, pastas, and those comfy Italian classics that make weeknights easier.
Home Cut Donuts
Bakeries & SweetsOld-school donut joy: Born in 1966 and still family-run, Home Cut Donuts turns out handmade classics, special treats, and seasonal paczki, plus hot and iced coffee that actually wakes you up; the vibe is pure Joliet nostalgia and the case is always stacked with something worth an extra napkin.
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Joliet Council approves downtown bar relocation, new liquor license - The Times Weekly
The Joliet City Council has approved the relocation of Judge's Bar to a new downtown location, along with a liquor license for another bar set to take over its current spot.
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4 Underage Juveniles Captured After Handgun, Backpack Incident On Summer Rose Drive: Cops
The Joliet police have captured four underage juveniles in connection with mob action crimes on the Labor Day weekend.
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5 More Retail Tenants Unveiled In Addition To Joliet's New Dick's House Of Sport, Senator Durbin In Joliet
Cullinan Properties has unveiled five additional national and regional retailer tenants at its new development in Joliet, IL, Rock Run Collection.
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12 Photos From Joliet's Black Joy Parade, Celebrating Black Excellence In Our Diverse Community
Joliet's Ernest Crim III, the host of "The Crim's Class Podcast" and CEO of "Crim's Cultural Consulting," took photographs of the Black Joy Parade for Joliet Patch.
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Film Screening at the Old Joliet Prison "Route 66: The Main Street of America"
"Route 66: The Main Street of America" is a feature-length documentary celebrating the centennial celebration of the legendary highway.
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