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Located 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Chicago, it is the county seat of Will County. Originally settled in 1852 as a steel mill town on the Des Plaines River, Joliet later became known for being the first major city outside of Chicago on U.S. Route 66.
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See what other travelers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. Book these experiences for a closer look at the region. These rankings are informed by Tripadvisor data—we consider traveler reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location. 1. Old Joliet Prison.
Joliet features a historical museum (opened 2002) and is the site of Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway. The city is the seat of Joliet Junior College (1901) and the University of St. Francis (1920).
Route 66 is turning 100 years old, and it remains a bucket list adventure for many. Some travelers choose to start their journey in the southwest suburb of Joliet to avoid Chicago traffic.
Hours of public comment on Monday delayed the vote on a massive A.I. data center in Joliet. Three days later, the Joliet City Council (JCC) reconvened and voted the development project through.
