Joliet has had riverboat casinos for more than three decades, including Harrah's casino, which is owned by Caesars Entertainment.

'It's going to be so important for this region to develop a destination that functions for everybody and creates the opportunity to have some fun,' said Doug Pryor with Will Co. The site is planned to be a new $185 million casino complex, featuring slot machines and table games along with lots of hotel, restaurant and entertainment space, including a convention center. For more information and to view the current month's menu, click here and scroll down to Diamond Lounge.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Alcohol is not complimentary and you cannot bring your alcoholic beverages to/from the lounges/restaurants to the casino. to 8 p.m., but the bar remains open until 10 p.m. There is a separate Seven Stars Lounge within the Laurel Lounge (formerly Diamond Lounge), along with a special Seven Stars menu. Other than a separate cage window off the high limits area, additional benefits are limited to priority seating at the restaurants, a special Seven Stars menu at the Laurel Lounge, and bottled water if you valet. Seven Stars cardholders get a complimentary dessert at The Reserve. Because it’s no longer a voucher comp, taxes don’t come off, so the benefit is devalued by eight percent. However, unlike a typical folio credit, you must use the entire $25 at one time. One added benefit is that any food outlet will accept the $25 credit – even Starbucks (but not on purchases of prepackaged items, just handcrafted drinks and prepared food like pastries). Now you just charge it to your room and it’s comped at check-out. Previously each day of their stay they received a voucher good for the breakfast buffet or a $25 food credit at Cross Street Grill. Harrah’s gives Seven Stars cardholders staying in the hotel a daily $25 folio credit. In addition, there is Flavors the Buffet and a Starbucks. Wednesdays are 'Wine Wednesdays' where all bottles of wine (except Champagne) are 50 percent off.

You can pay with Reward Credits, cash or credit card. Caesars Rewards cardholders get 10 percent off all menu items, except alcohol. The menu has since changed and items I had are no longer offered, but I continue to hear good things about this restaurant. Meanwhile, at The Reserve, I had one of the best meals ever in a casino's fine dining restaurant.

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