Joliet (/ หˆdส’oสŠliษ›t, หŒdส’oสŠliหˆษ›t / JOH-lee-et, -โ ET) is a city in Will and Kendall counties in the U.S. state of Illinois, located 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Chicago. It is the county seat of Will County.

Take a journey through the rich history of Joliet, a city shaped by its people, industry and natural resources. And don't miss the iconic original suits worn by John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd during the โ€ฆ

Making plans to visit Joliet? Make sure to check out all the exciting activities, delicious food and local shops this wonderful city has to offer!

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The City of Joliet today announced an extensive slate of arts, culture and special events programming planned for 2026, outlining a year-long strategy designed to activate public spaces, enhance quality โ€ฆ

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