Joliet is also fast becoming a major midwest entertainment destination featuring a variety of world-class sporting and auto racing activities.

Joliet Junior College, founded
in 1901, is America's oldest public junior college, and one of Joliet's most valuable assets.

Downtown Joliet is also experiencing a resurgence after twenty-five years of neglect. Not since 1673, when French Canadian explorer Louis Jolliet discovered the area now named for him, has Joliet found itself in the enviable position where its development is only limited by the vision and creativity of its community leaders.

Joliet - Home of the Original
Dairy Queen!

Everyone's favorite ice cream chain, Dairy Queen, opened their very first store in this 1906, two-story, brick commercial building at 501 North Chicago Street in Joliet on June 22, 1940. The photo above was taken in April 2008.

Joliet Public Library Black Road Branch.

Built on a strong work ethic, family
values, and community pride,
Joliet has weathered its share of
challenging times to emerge as
one of the most exciting, and
fastest growing cities in Illinois.
Joliet's population is currently
145,803.

Joliet is very fortunate that much of its historic architecture has survived. Beautiful victorian homes and limestone buildings are a trademark of the city.

Joliet is also home to many quality businesses. Discover many of Joliet's finest restaurants and businesses here.