Located 40 miles from southwest Chicago stands Joliet, a vibrant city in Kendall and Will Counties. The city offers its residents and visitors the atmosphere of a family-friendly and a community with a thriving business community. The city's economy has been built based on the casino gambling on the river, and of its tourism within its nearby recreation areas. It also includes the manufacturing of steel, wire, paper, heavy machinery, and chemicals. Joliet has also become a transportation and shipping hub in the region. The city has been considered as the fastest-growing city in the Midwest. With a community built on family values, work ethic, and community pride, it has created a tight-knit community wherein residents are united by the benefits it stands in.
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