Joliet will also be getting a second 7-Brew Drive-Thru Coffeeshop but that one is going south of the Louis Joliet Mall corridor.
Joliet Patch interviewed M.J. Sughayer, whose family owns The Original Baby's Cheesesteak and Lemonade and Plush Horse Ice Cream.
The 75-year-old eatery said it was closing due to sweltering temperatures.
The drive-up location is being built on the grounds of the vacant Long John Silver's property, at the corner of Barney Drive.
Rock Run Collection is near the Crossroads of America, Joliet's Interstates 55 and 80.
Under Joliet Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Joliet continues to see more and more revitalization taking place.
Shree Indian Cuisine opened in August in the Crest Hill strip mall at 2424 Plainfield Road. Its owner Patel just obtained a liquor license.
Introducing a premier investment opportunity in the thriving Joliet area, the listing on the commercial real estate site LoopNet reads.
Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes opened its Joliet location in 2015. Now, it's gone, probably forever.
Burgers feature one-third pound juicy beef patties, the menu states. There are 10 burgers, seven chicken sandwiches, wings and tenders.
Crave Cookies has a perfect 5.0 rating according to its 26 Google Reviews. Joliet's new bakery is open seven days a week on Plainfield Road.
Pete Dedetsinas ran Sub Dock, 923 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet, since 1984. His wife Nanci started working here in 1990.
Once known as Family Table Restaurant, Joliet's Big Apple Cafe is at 106 N. Larkin Ave. It offers home cooking and comfort food.
Jimmy K's went out of business this past summer, but it didn't take long for a new fast-food restaurant to open near Houbolt and I -80.
Carnitas Aguascalientes #2 marks its first full week of business in Joliet. It's at 410 South Chicago Street near the Dunkin'.
Merichka's House Dressing is the original salad dressing recipe created at the iconic restaurant in Illinois, the bottle label explains.
Maybe it's a strategy for being able to write off his dinners as an expense? lol.
Despite being across the street from Will County's dazzling new 10-story-tall courthouse, no one wants to buy the old McBrody's bar.
Jonathon Skinner said Blissful Bytes is a military-owned Joliet restaurant. He served in the U.S. Army and is the chef-owner.
Great American Bagel is history. Owner Tom Grotovsky has closed his Essington Road bagel shop. His new restaurant is The Curator's Cafe.
Over the past several days, rumors spread around Joliet that Elder Brewing was going under. On Wednesday, the owner made it official.
Jack Dunklin thanked former Joliet City Councilman Terry Morris for bringing more Black-owned businesses to the east side of Joliet.
"It took us a full week to decorate," remarked On The Rocks owner Lori Donofrio of her Wonka holiday bar pop up at 1500 Essington Road.
Joliet's 1st Stop Cafe set out to become a destination stop for people traveling the country along historic Route 66.
Plans call for demolishing the former Long John Silvers and constructing a new 510-square-footbuilding, parking and drive aisles.
For years, some people around Joliet mocked the idea of an Olive Garden coming to Joliet, saying it would never happen. They were wrong.
A mother and her son just opened El Pique Tacos in Joliet at 48 McDonough St. El Pique Tacos is west of the traffic light at Chicago Street.
Federal investigators found a Rockdale restaurant and catering company illegally employed 25 minor-aged workers as bussers and runners.
A prominent Joliet family is opening its first restaurant, Richardson's, across from the Rialto Square Theatre at 81 N. Chicago St.
The incredibly popular Crusade Burger Bar opened in Yorkville in 2016. This week, a second Crusade opened in Crest Hill's Renwick Plaza.
Joliet police say 22-year-old Deja Dawson was arrested at Anthony's Pub on Voyager Lane on battery and criminal damage to property charges.
For years, Panera Bread at the Louis Joliet Mall was an incredibly popular place for shoppers to eat, but that's no longer true.
Since 2019, Joliet's Steak-N-Shake restaurant actually closed two different times. Now, it's back in business once again.
El Chivo Birrieria & Taqueria is at 2001 North Broadway Street in Crest Hill.
Hey! Hot Dog owner and Shorewood area farmer B.J. Uedelhofen hopes to keep his popular sweet corn stand open until early October.
Cheesecakes By James is holding a three-day grand opening Friday, Saturday and Sunday to celebrate its new storefront in Crest Hill.
Real estate broker Roger Blomgren told Joliet Patch that the asking price includes the business and the business assets.
The Crusade Burger Bar, 209 South Bridge St. in Yorkville, has 2,531 Google Reviews, averaging an impressive 4.5 stars.
Back in November 2020, Pollo Loco "Coming Soon" signs popped up on Ruby Street at the former El Primo property.
"We're definitely going to be unique. Southern California meets Tex-Mex meets Cajun eclectic blend," its owners told Joliet Patch.
Taste of Chicago in coronavirus times reinvents foodie-culture tradition with online cooking lessons from stand-out local chefs.
Meat expert Johnny Prime breaks down the country's distinct barbecue styles, from Kansas City burnt ends to North Carolina pulled pork.
NYC meat expert Johnny Prime is here to help you step up your burger game this summer.