About Joliet,IL
Joliet, Illinois, is a city about 30 miles southwest of Chicago and has around 150,000 people, making it the third-largest city in the state. It was founded in 1834 and originally called “Juliet,” but the name was changed to “Joliet” in 1845 to honor an explorer named Louis Jolliet. The city was once known for its steel mills and manufacturing, but now its economy includes transportation, healthcare, and retail.
Joliet is home to historic sites like the old Joliet Prison, famous from movies like “The Blues Brothers,” and the beautiful Rialto Square Theatre. It’s also an important stop on the historic Route 66. Joliet is a transportation hub, with major highways and railroads passing through, and has a train service connecting it to Chicago. The city’s population is diverse, and it has a mix of old industrial history and modern development.