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Joliet Township's $8.6M Asylum Grant: Angel Contreras Not Talking Yet - Joliet, IL - Governor JB Pritzker announced that Joliet will receive $8.6 million to house asylum seekers who are coming to Illinois to start a new life.

Old St. Mary's Carmelite: Multi-Million Dollar Facelift, New Business - Joliet, IL - Joe and Jennifer Matise of Tinley Park bought the former church in Joliet's downtown. They will host wedding events, live music and more.

Skooters Reopening As Irish-Themed Bar, Shorewood Happy - Shorewood, IL - Shorewood Village Administrator Aaron Klima said the new Irish-themed bar and restaurant is aiming to open during October.

Slovenian Grocery Store Museum Ready For Joliet To See: Photos - Joliet, IL - "It's about immigration, it's about the neighborhood grocery store as an anchor," explained Greg Peerbolte of the grocery store museum.

Garlic Farm Near Joliet: You Can Buy Gourmet Garlic From Singletary - Channahon-Minooka, IL - Roger Singletary has a garlic farm on McKanna Road in rural Minooka. He and business partner Debra Fredrick operate Singletary Garlic Farms.

New Owner For Niko's Pizzeria Will Keep Restaurant's Name, Menu - Joliet, IL - Gabriel Jaramillo acquired Niko's Pizzeria at 20 Ohio Street in Joliet on Aug. 21. "We redid the entrance. Everything is gonna be the same."

3 Salary Hikes For Joliet's New Police Chief In 10 Months - Joliet, IL - After revealing that Joliet's HR director has had $54,900 in raises, Patch examines the pay for the police department's upper command staff.

Joliet Renaissance Center Announces 5 Big Events, Sex And The City - Joliet, IL - Gentlemen are encouraged to attend and enjoy their own themed classic cocktail menu and cigars by Rolling Smokes, Arkas announced.

D'Arcy Opens North America's Largest Hyundai Dealership: Photos - Joliet, IL - Joliet's mayor said he plans to have a grand opening gala welcoming several of Hyundai's top executives to visit Joliet in October.

New Joliet Restaurant On Essington Rd: 'I Recommend The Whole Menu' - Joliet, IL - Friday marks the official grand opening for Street Kitchen. The restaurant is next door to the Double J Sports Bar on Essington Road.