Shopping Districts & Commercial Areas
Downtown Joliet
The revitalized downtown Joliet area features restaurants, bars, entertainment venues, and specialty shops. The Rialto Square Theatre anchors the entertainment district.
Promenade Bolingbrook
Major lifestyle center featuring national retailers, restaurants, and entertainment options including a movie theater and diverse dining.
Downtown Frankfort
Charming village square with local boutiques, restaurants, and specialty shops. Known for its small-town atmosphere and community events.
Downtown Plainfield
Historic downtown featuring local businesses, dining, and community spaces along Lockport Street.
Lockport Historic District
Preserved downtown area with antique shops, restaurants, and businesses in historic buildings along the I&M Canal.
Business Categories
Dining & Restaurants
- American Cuisine — Classic diners, steakhouses
- Italian — Family-style restaurants, pizzerias
- Mexican — Authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex
- Asian — Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Indian
- Breweries & Pubs — Local craft breweries
Retail & Shopping
- Major Retailers — Target, Walmart, Meijer, Costco
- Shopping Centers — Louis Joliet Mall, Promenade
- Local Boutiques — Clothing and gift shops
- Home Improvement — Home Depot, Lowe's, Menards
- Groceries — Jewel-Osco, Mariano's, Aldi
Professional Services
- Healthcare — Hospitals, medical offices
- Legal — Law firms and legal services
- Financial — Banks, credit unions, advisors
- Real Estate — Offices and property management
- Accounting — Tax prep and CPA services
Home & Auto Services
- Automotive — Dealerships, repair shops
- Home Services — Plumbing, electrical, HVAC
- Landscaping — Lawn care companies
- Cleaning — Residential and commercial
Personal Care & Wellness
- Salons & Spas — Hair, nails, day spas
- Fitness — Gyms, yoga studios, training
- Pet Care — Vets, grooming, pet supplies
Business Districts by Community
Joliet
As the county seat and largest city, Joliet features the most diverse business community with major retail corridors along Route 30, Route 59, and Plainfield Road. Downtown Joliet offers entertainment and dining.
Plainfield
Growing retail and dining options along Route 59 and Route 30. Historic downtown Plainfield maintains local charm with boutiques and restaurants.
Bolingbrook
Major retail hub with Promenade Bolingbrook and extensive commercial development along Weber Road and Boughton Road.
Romeoville
Commercial areas along Weber Road and Romeo Road, including shopping centers and restaurants.
New Lenox
Commercial district along Route 30 with shopping, dining, and services. Growing downtown area with local businesses.
Frankfort
Charming downtown square with locally-owned boutiques, restaurants, and specialty shops. Additional commercial areas along La Grange Road.
Mokena
Small-town business district along Front Street, with additional commercial development along Route 45 and Wolf Road.