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UpdatedFri, Apr 30, 2021 at 11:41 am CT Reply Joliet police were on the scene Thursday afternoon investigating a death on Morgan Street. (John Ferak/Joliet Patch) JOLIET, IL — The Will County Coroners Office identified the woman found dead of a gunshot wound Thursday as Jennifer C. Triplett, 40, of Joliet. The coroners office said it is investigating her death as a suicide. Triplett was pronounced dead in the 1200 block of Morgan Street. At least a dozen members of the Joliet Police Departme...

Reply(1) John Bays has filled the entire first floor of the 40,000 square foot Premier Building that he bought in July 2019. (John Ferak/Joliet Patch ) JOLIET, IL — Less than two years after Joliet commercial real estate investor John Bays acquired the empty and deteriorating Premier Building along downtown Joliets Jackson Street, the building looks nothing like it did in 2019. A chandelier hangs from the entrance lobby for Consumer Financial Services Corporation and Cross Paths. Both Joliet...

UpdatedThu, Apr 29, 2021 at 8:45 am CT Replies(66) Jeremy Hylka had been working as a teacher at St. Joseph Catholic School in Lockport, but the Diocese of Joliet announced that he will no longer be working in that position. (Google Maps ) JOLIET, IL — The Diocese of Joliet issued a statement Wednesday afternoon announcing that Jeremy Hylka will not be returning to his positions at St. Joseph Catholic School in Lockport or St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and the Cathedral of St. Raymon...

UpdatedMon, Apr 26, 2021 at 10:06 pm CT Reply Chartered Flights No. 1 and No. 2 are now available for scheduling Joliet-area private events and corporate outings, weddings, golf outings, birthday celebrations and more. (John Ferak/Joliet Patch Editor ) JOLIET, IL — Brothers Rick and Mike Trafton are at it again. For the second time since last September, the owners of The Dock At Inwood have purchased a margarita flight truck. Their latest addition to The Dock at Inwood, Chartered Flight #2, i...

UpdatedSun, Apr 25, 2021 at 10:47 pm CT Reply The city of Joliets board of police and fire commissioners rejected Police Chief Dawn Malecs recommendation to promote Sgt. Chris Schott to a lieutenant last week. (City of Joliet) JOLIET, IL — A Joliet police supervisor being recommended for promotion to lieutenant was rejected in a 3-0 vote at last Thursdays meeting of the citys board of police and fire commissioners. Joliet Police Sgt. Christopher Schott was turned down in his bid to become e...

UpdatedMon, Apr 26, 2021 at 12:17 pm CT Replies(3) The Shawarma loaded cheese fries are one of 10 different options for loaded fries at the new Grill Island Restaurant in Joliet at 1522 Route 59. (John Ferak/Joliet Patch ) JOLIET, IL — Hot dog mustard cheese fries. Shawarma cheese fries with Tahini. Gyros loaded fries with tzatziki. A new fast-food restaurant along Joliets portion of Route 59 between Shorewood and Plainfield hopes to be your go-to restaurant for loaded cheese fries. Grill I...

UpdatedMon, Apr 26, 2021 at 1:56 pm CT Reply(1) The Malnar Tap fire on Feb. 1, 2020 was a kick in the gut for Joliet because Malnars enjoyed a remarkable run in the community for many years. (John Ferak/Joliet Patch ) JOLIET, IL — The current owners of the Malnars Tap neighborhood bar and restaurant on Joliets west side have hired the law firm of Bretz, Flynn & Associates to sue a Wisconsin insurance company for refusing to pay for the devastating fire that caused several hundred thousand d...

UpdatedThu, Apr 22, 2021 at 11:26 pm CT Reply A Louisiana-based takeout franchise, Krispy Krunchy Chicken just opened in Joliet at 1987 West Jefferson St. inside the BP gas station across from Als Steakhouse. (John Ferak/Joliet Patch ) JOLIET, IL —The Joliet Area Bar and Restaurant Guide run by Brian Bessler has 20,000 Facebook followers and members of the group like to talk about their favorite meals of the day. Lately, though one place has dominated the discussion. Its the new Krispy Kru...

UpdatedThu, Apr 22, 2021 at 8:58 pm CT Reply Last summer and fall, Delight Wish served up authentic Polish cuisine on weekends at a tent in front of River Hawk Brewery in Channahon. Now, Delight Wish will open its indoor restaurant April 24. (John Ferak/Joliet Patch ) CHANNAHON, IL —In November 2017, Paul and Maggie Adamuzyk bought the former veterinary clinic along Route 6. Now, three-and-a-half years later, they are making their dream come true. At noon on Saturday, the Polish immigrants w...

UpdatedThu, Apr 22, 2021 at 1:20 pm CT Replies(2) Cass Street in downtown Joliet will stop being a one-way thoroughfare starting May 1. The change may last for several months. (John Ferak/Joliet Patch ) JOLIET, IL — The Illinois Department of Transportation has agreed with the city of Joliets request to convert the one-way Cass Street Bridge into a two-way route while the Jefferson Street Bridge remains closed for repairs until October. On Thursday morning, IDOT signs along the west-bound s...