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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Joliet,_IllinoisJoliet, Illinois - Wikipedia

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   Joliet ( / 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.

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2. galleries.apps.chicagotribune.com › chi-history-of-jolietPhoto gallery: A history of Joliet -- Chicago Tribune

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   Oct 17, 2012 · 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 history. Take a...

3. www.britannica.com › place › JolietJoliet | History & Economy | Britannica

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   Joliet, 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.

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   Joliet 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.

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   Where is Joliet Illinois located?

   • Joliet, 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.

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   What is Joliet Illinois known for?

   • Joliet features a historical museum (opened 2002) and is the site of Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway. The city is the seat of Joliet Junior College (1901) and the University of St. Francis (1920).

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   How many townships are in Joliet Illinois?

   • It has a sprawling, irregular shape that extends into nine different townships, more than any other Illinois city. They are: Joliet, Plainfield, Troy, New Lenox, Jackson, Channahon, and Lockport in Will County, and Na-Au-Say and Seward in Kendall County. Joliet developed along the Des Plaines River, and its downtown is located in the river valley.

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   Is Joliet a Catholic city?

   • Joliet holds a very large Catholic population, and many Catholic institutions, including Joliet Catholic Academy. [citation needed] Like many Midwestern and East Coast cities dependent on manufacturing industries, Joliet has experienced past economic troubles. As of 2013, the rate of unemployment in Joliet was around 8.6%.

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6. www.joliet.gov › our-city › visitorsHistory | City of Joliet, IL

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   Indulge yourself in the rich history and heritage of Joliet, with a visit to the state of the art Joliet Area Historical Museum, full of interactive exhibits, personal courses, and games for the kids that will surely fill the day with excitement and education.

7. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › JolietJoliet – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Joliet 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.