It's Lights Out For This Joliet Bar And Restaurant: 'Thank You To Everyone Who Supported Us'

Many of you became more than just customers, you became friends, the now-closed Joliet bar and restaurant shared over the weekend.

Hawaiian Bros. Restaurant Opening New Joliet Location: City Council Reviews Drive-Thru Permit

The applicant has submitted a site plan to the Department of Public Works showing the operation of the proposed drive thru.

Merichka's Reveals Why It Won't Buy Electric Generator Despite Facing Back To Back Power Outages

The iconic Merichka's restaurant at 604 Theodore St. remains closed this week, and people are complaining they need a generator.

Joe's Hotdogs Becomes Magnet For Mischief: Joliet City Councilman Joe Clement Said It's Being Addressed

Last week, Joliet Patch produced a story about the recent arrest of Joliet transient Michael Ritchey for damaging the Joe's Hot Dog site.

Former Pop's Italian Beef Ready To Reopen: New Joliet Restaurant On Move Seeks Liquor License From City Hall

Pop's Italian Beef found Joliet's former Boston Market restaurant property was difficult to generate a lot of business, so it closed.

Joliet Adds Angelita's Mexican Bar & Cuisine To Its Dazzling Boulevard Place Development Near Costco

Joliet conducted a liquor hearing on the topic with the deputy liquor commissioner on July 17 for Angelita’s Mexican Bar & Cuisine.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Ready To Do Business In Joliet: City Council Liquor License Vote Here

The Joliet City Council will vote on the proposed liquor license for the new BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse being built near the Costco.

Joliet Restaurant Available On Real Estate Market: Joliet's City Center Partnership

In 2023, Laura Montiel and her husband Pilo Corral opened Azul Celeste Bar & Grill at the north end of downtown Joliet.

Has Cemeno's Pizza's Greatest Day Ever Arrived? 50th Anniversary Party Just Hours Away For Community

The new Sepper Club at Cemeno's Pizza features an elegant Italian supper club atmosphere and a private lobby bar featuring craft cocktails.

Hey! Hot Dog Unveils Special Hot Dog To Mark July 4th Celebration For America

Hey! Hot Dog owner B.J. Uedelhofen, also a Shorewood area farmer, also will be opening his sweet corn stand open at 601 Ruby St.

World's 1st Dairy Queen In Joliet Claims Spot As Landmark For Iconic Route 66 Centennial

Historic landmark to serve as stop on the 2026 Centennial of Route 66.

Thayer's Deli-Thirty Buck Building Coming Back To Life After Magpie's Joy Of Eating Failure

The Joliet City Council will vote on the new liquor license at Tuesday night's meeting.

Poorboys, Steaks, Onion Rings, Double Baked Potatoes Cannot Be Saved: Merichka's Co-Manager

Merichka's Restaurant has been open for more than 93 years, but for the first time in forever, it will remain closed for the weekend.

Merichka's Restaurant Remains Closed For Business After Storm: Business Gives This Update For Patrons

Merichka's has been a legendary restaurant at 604 Theodore St. in Crest Hill since 1933.

'Steak Done Right:' Joliet Mayor D'Arcy Served First Bite Of Juicy Ribeye Steak At New Longhorn Steakhouse

Joliet now has a new top of the line sit-down restaurant as Longhorn Steakhouse opened at 3 p.m. on Monday. It's next to the Olive Garden.

Old Fashioned Pancake House, Joliet Mainstay Since 1988, Reveals Major Changes: 'People Are Excited'

"We're aware of some hurdles we will have to overcome, but that's part of any business," owner PZ Zografos said.

Babe's Gets Price Reduction: 6 Months On Joliet's Real Estate Market And Still No Buyer Emerges

In early December, Joliet Patch broke the news of plans by Tim and Amy Reilly to retire and sell their Babe's Home Cookin' restaurant.

'Lucrative And Well-Known Restaurant And Pub In Joliet' For Sale: Would You Buy Anthony's Pub At This Price?

Freestanding masonry building constructed in 1995 and renovated in 2014, according to the real estate listing on LoopNet.

Zaxby's Restaurant Makes Joliet Latest Expansion: City Council Votes On Proposal

The Department of Public Works has determined that there is sufficient storage on the site and therefore recommends approval.

Joliet's Fisherman's Island Turns Into Vacant, Abandoned Restaurant Along Jefferson Street

Fisherman Island never caught on with the Joliet community. It was rare to see more than one or two customers at the restaurant at any time.

Anthony's Pub Issues Statement Acknowledging Murder Of 31-Year-Old Customer Over Weekend

The Joliet Police Department is out trying to solve the slaying of 31-year-old Aaron Vidales.

Roc City Bar & Grill Sues Joliet Woman: 'Such Posts Are Defamation Asserting Criminal Conduct By Plaintiffs'

Amber Pennuto may be on the hook for a financial judgment against her in excess of $50,000 plus attorney's fees and punitive damages.

Vacant Pop's Italian Beef In Joliet Finds New Fast-Food Restaurant To Take It Over: Chicago Business Journal

The empty Pop's restaurant is problematic for drivers, because it's practically impossible to cross traffic on Jefferson Street.

Andy & Sophie's Lawsuit Names Councilman Joe Clement, 'I Believe That Women Should Be Protected': Bar Owner

At the time of the 2025 attack, Joliet City Councilman Joe Clement worked as the manager of the Andy & Sophie's Bar along Hickory Street.

Joliet's Jack In The Box On West Jefferson Street Reveals Grand Opening Date, Hours: Photo Gallery

Monday marked a soft opening at the former Arby's restaurant location in Joliet. This marks the second Jack in the Box to come to Joliet.

Joliet Getting New Culver's Restaurant: City Council Vote Takes Place This Evening

The application for a drive thru permit for the Culver’s Restaurant is at 1301 Shale Road.

Short-Lived Joliet Restaurant Holds 'Everything Must Go Sale'

Maggie Gillespie, daughter of legendary football and baseball coach Gordie Gillespie closed up her Magpie's Joy of Eating in December.

Linda's Pizza Westside: 'We Had A Drunk Driver Crash Into Our West Side Building'

Linda's Pizza has been a Joliet staple for several days with locations at the corner of Taylor and Raynor and one on the east side.

Great American Bagel Opens In Joliet: New Hours, Days Of Operation Revealed By Company

Tuesday marked the first day of business for the new franchise owner who has brought The Great American Bagel restaurant back to Joliet.

Walt's Ice Cream Changes Some Flavors For 2026: 'Last Year, We Started A Testing Process'

2026 marks 100 years for Walt's Ice Cream being a fixture in Joliet. The first location opened in 1926 at Ruby Street's Six Corners.

Employee Attacked Inside Old-Fashioned Pancake House, Customer Taken Away In Handcuffs: Joliet Police

Robert Weathers refused to comply with officers’ commands and was taken into custody following a brief struggle, Joliet Police announced.

Casa Catrina Opening, Joliet Has Never Seen Anything Like This Restaurant Before: Photo Gallery

The city worked out a lease agreement to allow Casa Catrina to open its restaurant in Union Station, where MyGrain Brewing used to be.

Fry The Coop Adds Wings To Menu For Joliet Restaurant, But How Long Will This Last?

Founded by local Chicagoan Joe Fontana, all Fry the Coop locations are counter service and feature local memorabilia.

Who Has Best Pizza In Joliet? We're About To Find Out, Thanks To Zonta Club's Pizza Wars Event

And you can vote on several categories: for Best Sauce, Best Crust, and Best Overall Pizza.

Original Baby's Cheesesteak Opens In Joliet, John Bays Predicts It Will Reach Chicken-N-Spice's Popularity

The Original Baby's Cheesesteak & Lemonade opened this week in downtown Joliet at John Bays' Catholic Charities Building, 203 N. Ottawa St.

Jitters Coffeehouse Opening Second Joliet Location: 'It Made Sense. It Felt So Right'

Jitters has been in downtown Joliet for more than 20 years.

Joliet Embraces Jack In The Box: 2nd Fast-Food Restaurant Opening In Our City Of Champions

Jack in the Box became an instant success when it opened its first restaurant in Joliet in the summer of 2025. Now, a second one is opening.

Great American Bagel Returning To Joliet: You Are Not Going To Believe Where It's At

In 2023, Joliet lost its only Great American Bagel as longtime Joliet restaurant owner Tom Grotovsky parted ways with the franchise.

Joliet's New Bagel Destination: Cup Of Joe By Cemeno's Off To Smashing Start, 'It's Blown Us Away'

Nick Cemeno, son of Michael Cemeno, is operating the new restaurant inside the Joliet Park District's Inwood Athletic Club lobby.

Brown's Chicken Returns To Joliet: Corn Fritters, Gizzards, Livers, Mushrooms, Okra And More

Brown's Chicken coined the advertising phrase, "It Tastes Better." Joliet's new restaurant is open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Taste Of Chicago 'To-Go' Goes Online With Cooking Lessons, Music

Taste of Chicago in coronavirus times reinvents foodie-culture tradition with online cooking lessons from stand-out local chefs.

American Barbecue Styles: A State-By-State Guide

Meat expert Johnny Prime breaks down the country's distinct barbecue styles, from Kansas City burnt ends to North Carolina pulled pork.

The Secrets To Crafting A Great Burger

NYC meat expert Johnny Prime is here to help you step up your burger game this summer.