Politics & Government
2 Chick-fil-A's In Joliet? Joliet City Council Makes Vote
The chain, known for its chicken sandwiches, would replace the Larkin Avenue Steak 'n Shake restaurant, which closed several weeks ago.
JOLIET — Back in January 2021, the city of Joliet made history by welcoming the first Chick-fil-A restaurant into the community. The fast-food establishment was built upon the ruins of the former Lone Star Steakhouse on Route 30/Plainfield Road.
On Tuesday night, the Joliet City Council was unanimous in its decision, voting 9-0 to approve the drive-thru permit request so that Chick-fil-A can bring the citizens of Joliet even more delicious tasting chicken sandwiches, starting next year.
Joliet's second Chick-fil-A restaurant will be built in the 200 block of South Larkin Avenue, on the grounds of the recently shuttered Steak-N-Shake restaurant.
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The Steak-N-Shake building will be torn down in the coming weeks and construction crews will converge upon the empty lot to bring the residents of Joliet a brand-new Chick-fil-A, one with a double-drive thru to expediate their orders.
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