If you’re a midwestern casino enthusiast, Harrah’s is worth a visit if you’re looking to add to your chip collection. Joliet has two of the best casinos in Illinois in Harrah’s and Hollywood. But there is a little more to the city beyond simply housing the now-closed Illinois State Penitentiary, namely gambling.
The city and the prison have a shared history. Joliet’s centerpiece is the old prison, an intimidating penitentiary palace famously loathed by Jake and Elwood.
