Archive for Joliet Local News


Joliet News – Blagojevich Indicted

Saturday, April 4th, 2009 By
Categories : Joliet Local News

Yes, the headlines this week in Joliet, IL read, “Blagojevich Indicted.” And the following video clip chronicles this bleak day… We all knew this day was coming but to see such video clips and headlines, doesn’t bring joy to my heart. I believe it’s about time for this indictment to finally take place after what [...]

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Joliet Empress Casino Fire’s Impact

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009 By
Categories : Joliet Local News

The total impact of the Joliet Empress Casino fire last week is still unknown. The fire didn’t damage the main casino but it’s not certain how long it will take to get the gambling facility back into operation at this point. This set back for the casino will also be felt by the entire community. [...]

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Joliet’s Mexican Marketplace Beating the Recession

Friday, January 30th, 2009 By
Categories : Joliet Local News

If you haven’t been down there yet, maybe it’s time to check it out… I’m talking about the Mexican marketplace on Collins Street located on the east side of Joliet, IL. This is a tight  knit community of retail stores that seems to be thriving in spite of our recent recession. In fact, according to [...]

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