Photos from

The Artistry of Joliet,

a photographic

series that captures

the magnificent

architecture and

familiar scenes of

our community.

CITY OF STONE
AND STEEL

Joliet, Illinois, with a diverse

population of 145,000, offers

a family friendly atmosphere

and a thriving business

community. Joliet features

entertainment including

the Empress and Harrah's

Casinos, Bookie Magee's

Hideway & OTB, Route 66

Raceway, Chicagoland

Speedway, Splash Station

Water Park, Challenge Park

Xtreme and the I&M Canal

bike trail. The centerpiece

of cultural activity is the

Rialto Square Theatre, a

spectacular performing arts

center featuring world class

entertainment. Downtown

Joliet is home to Joliet

Jackhammer Baseball, the

Joliet Public Library, many

businesses and restaurants

including The Department

and the Ven-U Nightclub,

Union Station is a

historic train station that

connects Jolietans to

neighboring cities all the way

to Chicago. Bicentennial

Park is a riverfront

entertainment venue featuring

indoor and outdoor theatres.

The City of Joliet sponsors

several festivals and parades

throughout the year. Joliet

Junior College is the nation's

oldest public junior college.

Joliet is a tightknit community

whose residents are united

by a strong work ethic,

a volunteer spirit and a

desire to help one another

because of civic pride.