The Joliet City Council approved two self-storage developments in a narrow 5-4 vote, including a Menards-backed conversion of a former restaurant-and-entertainment property and a separate proposal for a site on Drauden Road that had previously been rejected. Supporters cited limited demand for alternative commercial uses, while opponents questioned the need for additional storage facilities in the market. The decisions highlight the continued reuse of underperforming retail and commercial properties for self-storage projects in suburban markets.
Source: Shaw Media
