Joliet's Joann Fabrics And Crafts Is Going Out Of Business

JOLIET —The Joliet Joann Fabrics and Crafts store at 2741 Plainfield Road is one of several hundred Joann stores across the country that will be closed, according to widespread national news media coverage on Wednesday.

According to one report from fastcompany.com, "the popular fabric and crafts retailer is moving to close a significant chunk of its brick-and-mortar locations as part of ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, according to a court filing on Wednesday."

Fast Company reported that Joann spokesperson Amanda Hayes confirmed the closings in a statement. “As part of the ongoing Chapter 11 process and our efforts to maximize the value of the business, JOANN has filed a motion seeking court authority to begin closing approximately 500 stores across the nation,” the statement read.

According to theJoliet's store website, "If you’re looking for a great selection in fabrics and craft supplies, it’s all here at the Joliet, IL JOANN’s located at Joliet Commons. Browse our aisles of sewing machines and supplies, paints, yarns, paper crafts and more. We have the supplies for any of your creative needs. Shopping for a Cricut machine? We have a wide variety of cricut supplies and accessories to help facilitate your projects."

Fastcompany listed the following Joann stores in Illinois that will be closed down:

722 West Town Center Blvd., Champaign

4917 Cal Sag Rd, Crestwood

36 Danada Sq W, Wheaton

8245 W Golf Rd, Niles

4514 N Harlem Ave, Norridge

20 Countryside Plaza, Countryside

526 S State Route 59, Naperville

362 W Army Trail Rd Ste 230, Bloomingdale

413 N Milwaukee Ave Unit 500, Vernon Hills

714 Commons Drive, Geneva

15752 S. La Grange Rd, Orland Park

373 E Palatine Road, Arlington Heights

2639 N. Elston Ave, Chicago

2741 Plainfield Road, Joliet

3310 Shoppers Drive, McHenry

555 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago

2391 County Line Road, Algonquin

2917 North Vermillion Suite C17, Danville

3911 16th Street, Moline

425 N 32nd St, Quincy

1332 E Main St, Carbondale

1920 N Henderson St, Galesburg

3201 East Lincolnway, Sterling

3940 Route 251 Suite A1, Peru

1611 South West Avenue, Freeport

700 Broadway East, Mattoon