Joliet, Will County, Illinois, USA

Joliet is a city southwest of Chicago and the county seat of Will County, with a smaller portion extending into Kendall County. The Des Plaines River, historic canals, rail lines and interstate highways made it a major transportation and industrial center. Joliet grew around limestone quarrying, steel production and the movement of goods through the Chicago region. The city’s historic downtown, surrounding neighborhoods and expanding logistics districts reflect several eras of development. Transportation, warehousing, manufacturing, health care, education and entertainment remain important to the local economy.