Revolutionary War Records. It was the shot heard 'round the world â the beginning of America's war for independence from British rule on April 19, 1775. Led by General George Washington, some 217,000 American service members eventually fought in the Revolutionary War, each with their own unique tale of bravery, sacrifice and honor.
Joliet (/ËdÊoÊli.Ét/ or /dÊoÊliËÉt/) is a city in Kendall and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois, 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Chicago. It is the county seat of Will County. At the 2010 census, the city was the fourth largest in Illinois, with a population of 147,433.
September 22, 2015 Guy Tridgell 312.793.4199. Brandon Road Bridge Repairs in Joliet. CHICAGO â The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that the Brandon. Road bridge over the Des Plaines River, in Joliet, will be closed to perform scheduled electrical. repairs beginning, weather permitting, Monday, Oct. 12. In order to complete the work, a detour will be posted.