Hollywood Casino Joliet to break ground at new location

By FOX 32 News

Published December 13, 2023 1:11pm CST

New casino in Joliet breaks ground

A new casino in Joliet will be breaking ground this week.

CHICAGO - A new casino in Joliet will be breaking ground this week.

On Wednesday, PENN Entertainment, Inc., which is Hollywood Casino Joliet’s parent company, will break ground on its new $185 million casino.

The new entertainment development will include restaurants and bars, meeting areas, an event center and more.

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This new casino will be located at the intersection of Interstate 80 and Interstate 55 and will replace PENN's current riverboat casino.