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UpdatedWed, Apr 14, 2021 at 10:00 am CT Reply Bishops Hill Winery at 310 Bridge St. in Joliet proclaims: "We were fortunate to find a hidden gem property in Joliet that was the former headquarters for the Joliet Catholic Diocese." (John Ferak/Joliet Patch Editor ) JOLIET, IL — After a five-year endeavor, Phil Soto and his partners are ready to open Bishops Hill Winery at Joliets only castle along Bridge Street. More than 100 years ago, the castle served as the home for the owner of the old F...

UpdatedThu, Apr 8, 2021 at 11:44 pm CT Replies(2) The owner of Joliets 1st Stop cafe makes his own chicken tenders. He also touts his Philly Sandwiches, which include steak, pork and chicken. The Philly chicken sandwich is his favorite. (John Ferak/Joliet Patch Editor ) JOLIET, IL — At a time when the city of Joliet is seeing more new restaurants open than at any time in recent years, Patrick Fanning wants to see his newly opened Joliets 1st Stop cafe become a destination stop for people tr...

UpdatedMon, Apr 5, 2021 at 8:09 pm CT Replies(10) Monday nights look at the former Senor Tequila bar at 2219 West Jefferson St. (John Ferak/Joliet Patch Editor ) JOLIET, IL — On Aug. 2, 2018, I wrote a column suggesting that Basingers Pharmacy was doing a great disservice to Joliet by letting the former Senor Tequila property remain in a state of decay, refusing to tear down the empty dilapidated building along West Jefferson Street. The continued existence of the vacant Senor Tequila buildi...

UpdatedWed, Mar 3, 2021 at 12:01 am CT Replies(80) Habitual armed criminal Derrell Draper of Joliet pulled up next to Bobby Biggers Chevy Impala while Bigger was driving home on Baseline Road and fatally shot him, prosecutors say. (Image of Bobby Bigger via Fred C. Dames Funeral Homes ) JOLIET, IL — On Tuesday, Will County States Attorney Jim Glasgow filed six felony counts against 38-year-old Joliet resident Derrell Draper in connection Fridays early morning slaying at the CenterPoint Inte...

UpdatedTue, Mar 2, 2021 at 5:16 pm CT Replies(26) The Citgo gas station next to Joliets Regional Airport has remained closed for months now. The stations owners blame Joliets crime for their shutdown. (Image via John Ferak/Joliet Patch Editor ) JOLIET, IL — Many communities take a lot of pride in their entrance gateways. Joliet has a large digital billboard along West Jefferson Street welcoming eastbound motorists to the city. However, one of the first businesses people see upon entering Joli...

UpdatedThu, Feb 18, 2021 at 8:49 pm CT Replies(8) The Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees approved Judy Mitchells retirement at Wednesday nights meeting. (Image via John Ferak/Joliet Patch Editor ) JOLIET, IL —Joliet Junior College President Judy Mitchell is leaving her position at the end of this year, school officials announced Thursday morning. Mitchell has been employed for 25 years with JJC and nearly five years as campus president. The Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees approve...

UpdatedTue, Feb 9, 2021 at 11:34 pm CT Replies(6) Tortilleria y Taqueria opened three years ago right next to Thayer Brothers Deli. (Image via John Ferak/Joliet Patch Editor ) JOLIET, IL — Tacos Tuesdays. Who doesnt love Taco Tuesdays? The last time I wrote about an authentic Mexican restaurant in Joliet, the leaves were still on the trees and I was able to enjoy my meal sitting outside. On Tuesday, I visited a place Ive never been before. Its along one of my favorite restaurant roads in all...

UpdatedTue, Feb 9, 2021 at 11:33 pm CT Replies(14) In December, Joliet police officer Tyler Bayles fatally shot a 19-year-old Naperville man on Second Avenue. There is no body camera footage of the deadly encounter. (Image via John Ferak/Joliet Patch Editor ) JOLIET, IL — The Chicago Police Department uses about 8,000 officer worn body cameras. Elgin utilizes 157 body cameras for officers and supervisors. Molines Police Department has 84 body cameras. Then, theres the Joliet Police Departme...

UpdatedThu, Dec 31, 2020 at 2:23 pm CT Replies(90) Oak Lawns most venerable steak house is relocating to Mokena. Louies Chop House has been a fixture in the village since 1996. The owners of Louies announced that it would not be reopening in Oak Lawn after the coronavirus shutdown. ((Lorraine Swanson/Patch)) ILLINOIS — The coronavirus pandemic made for a difficult year, and 2020 was especially hard on thousands of Illinois bars and indoor restaurants forced to endure prolonged shutdowns in or...