Hiya Cheetah!
Have been to Harrahs Joliet many, many times! This is a smaller Casino compared to others. What I do like about the Video Poker section is it is all in one neat spot in the back corner of a casino with a variety of games starting at nickel denomination.
Diamond Lounge here is above average. The Reserve restaurant is definitely worth checking out especially for their steaks!
Now as far as Joliet downtown.....it's rundown and not much to see at all, unfortunately. I do know there is a museum in Joliet that might be worth checking out.
As far as casinos there is one fairly close in Joliet - Hollywood Casino - Joliet. Travel a bit further to Elgin and there is one of the only true River Boats left in the Chicago land area and that's Grand Victoria Casino.
Going to downtown Chicago where all the action is would be quite a trek and around 1-hour drive. You might be able to check out the train schedules to see if there are routes there, I am pretty sure there is. Would be much better than driving considering the nightmare of parking.
Lemme know if I can answer any more questions for you :)
Good luck and welcome to my neck of the woods!
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