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Article: Joliet area's turnaround an example
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- The Herald News - Joliet (IL)
- Article date:
- March 19, 2004
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The other day, a reporter from Scranton, Pa., called the city desk with a few questions about Joliet.
It seems Scranton, itself a former Rust Belt town, is looking for a rebound in its fortunes. And Joliet, the City of Champions, appears to be a prime example of a Rust Belt city that has turned things around.
My first question to the reporter from Scranton was: "Are they getting riverboat casinos in Scranton?"
No, but they may be getting slots, he replied.
Now, I am not a native of Joliet, but I have been at The Herald News about 17 years. During that time, the turnaround in Joliet's fortunes has been evident.
Of course, when the riverboats docked here, that was significant. They brought ...