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Things to do in Joliet
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Hollywood Casino Joliet: New Location, Dining and Visitor Basics
Hollywood Casino Joliet's new address at 1401 Gateway Blvd., what's there, the 21+ rule, and where to find help for problem gambling.
NASCAR at Chicagoland Speedway: 2027 Race Weekend Guide
NASCAR returns to Chicagoland Speedway June 25-27, 2027, after the Cup Series came back in 2026. Dates, what to bring, camping, and Route 66 Raceway's NHRA event.
Old Joliet Prison Tours: Who Runs Them, Prices and Booking
How to tour the Old Joliet Prison Historic Site: tour types and prices, hours, the winter closure, what to know before you go, and the site's history.
Parks and Forest Preserves In and Around Joliet
Pilcher Park, Bird Haven Greenhouse, Joliet Iron Works, Rock Run, the I&M Canal trail and other Joliet Park District and Will County forest preserve sites.
Rialto Square Theatre: Shows, Tours and Visiting Joliet's 1926 Movie Palace
How to buy tickets, take a Tuesday tour and plan a visit to the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet, which opened May 24, 1926.
Route 66 in Joliet: Stops Along the Mother Road's First Miles
Where to find Route 66 history in Joliet during the highway's 2026 centennial, from the museum and welcome center downtown to roadside stops along IL 53.