Folks get their first look at Hollywood Casino Joliet's gaming floor during the grand opening ceremony on Aug. 11, 2025. The new casino opened Monday at the Rock Run development at Interstate 55 and Interstate 80. (Laurie Fanelli)
Laurie Fanelli is a freelance photographer for Shaw Local News Network
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