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UpdatedWed, Apr 14, 2021 at 10:00 am CT Reply Bishop's 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 Bishop's Hill Winery at Joliet's only castle along Bridge Street. More than 100 years ago, the castle served as the home for the owner of the old Fred Sehring Brewing Co. The castle, which was built in 1890, will be used for wine-tastings and ...

UpdatedThu, Apr 8, 2021 at 11:44 pm CT Replies(2) The owner of Joliet's 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 Joliet's 1st Stop cafe become a destination stop for people traveling the country along historic Route 66. The address is 318 South Chicago St. He's about a blo...

UpdatedMon, Apr 5, 2021 at 8:09 pm CT Replies(10) Monday night's 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 Basinger's 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 building made that particular stretch of West Jefferson Street a less than desirable area for prospectiv...

UpdatedWed, Mar 3, 2021 at 12:01 am CT Replies(80) Habitual armed criminal Derrell Draper of Joliet pulled up next to Bobby Bigger's 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 State's Attorney Jim Glasgow filed six felony counts against 38-year-old Joliet resident Derrell Draper in connection Friday's early morning slaying at the CenterPoint Intermodal Center in Elwood. Homicide victim Bobby Bigger of Shorewood and the murder defendant had ...

UpdatedTue, Mar 2, 2021 at 5:16 pm CT Replies(26) The Citgo gas station next to Joliet's Regional Airport has remained closed for months now. The station's owners blame Joliet's 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 Joliet is the Citgo station at Airport Drive. It's shutdown. And it's remained that way for many mon...