Joliet, Illinois - Wikipedia
WebJoliet ( / ˈdʒoʊliɛt, dʒoʊliˈɛt / JOH-lee-et, joh-lee-ET) is a city in Will and Kendall counties in the U.S. state of Illinois, 35 miles (56 km) southwest of Chicago. It is the county seat of Will County. It had a population of 150,362 at the 2020 census, making it the third-most populous city in Illinois. [4] [5] History.
Joliet | History & Economy | Britannica
WebJoliet, city, seat (1845) of Will county, northeastern Illinois, U.S. It lies on the Des Plaines River, about 40 miles (65 km) southwest of downtown Chicago. Settled in 1833, it was initially named Juliet by James B. Campbell, a settler from Ottawa and an official with the Board of Canal Commissioners, in honour of his daughter.
Joliet, Illinois - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebJoliet is a city in Illinois in the United States. Joliet is 40 miles southwest of Chicago, and is the county seat of Will County. About 150,000 people lived in Joliet as of the year 2020. From 1990 to 2010, Joliet was one of Illinois' quickest growing cities, and one of the quickest growing cities in the United States.
Photo gallery: A history of Joliet -- Chicago Tribune
WebOct 17, 2012 · Maps & apps. Photo gallery: A history of Joliet. Oct. 17, 2012. The prison. Joliet Jake. The casinos. The speedway. The fourth-most populous city in Illinois has a long and interesting...
Chicago metropolitan area - Wikipedia
WebAurora, Illinois (180,542) Joliet, Illinois (150,362) Naperville, Illinois (149,540) Elgin, Illinois (114,797) Over 50,000 population
Joliet – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebJoliet is a city in the Chicagoland region of Illinois, a state in the Midwest of the United States of America. It is the largest city and county seat of Will County. Understand. Joliet is a blue collar city which has built several tourist attractions.
History | City of Joliet, IL
Web20 S. Eastern Avenue, Joliet. 815/722-2465. An elegant historic landmark offering the perfect location to experience Victorian charm as well as its delicious meals and entertainment. Wedding receptions, groups and tours are welcome! Joliet Area Historical Museum. 204 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet. 815/723-5201.
About Us | City of Joliet, IL
WebThe City of Joliet is located in Will and Kendall counties in the U.S. state of Illinois, 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Chicago. It is the county seat of Will County. At the 2020 census, the city was the third-largest in Illinois, with a population of 150,362.
List of people from Joliet, Illinois - Wikipedia
WebThe following list includes notable people who were born or have lived in Joliet, Illinois. For a similar list organized alphabetically by last name, see the category page People from Joliet, Illinois.
Joliet, IL - Encyclopedia of Chicago
WebJoliet, IL. Will County, 35 miles SW of the Loop. In 1673 Louis Jolliet and Father Jacques Marquette paddled up the Des Plaines River and camped on a huge mound a few miles south of present-day Joliet. In 1833 following the Black Hawk War , Charles Reed built a cabin along the west side of the Des Plaines River.
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