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Joliet Seasonal Business: The Old Joliet Haunted Prison is Back!

 Noëllie Inard



Credit: Foxvalleymagazine.com 

On September 14th, the Old Joliet Haunted Prison announced its official opening to the public from September 24th until November 5th. The Thirteen Floor Entertainment Group (13FEG), which is a producer of world-class live events and location-based entertainment experiences, returns with the opening of the Old Joliet Haunted Prison for the 2022 season. Located at 401 Woodruff Rd in Joliet, IL, the Old Joliet Haunted Prison is the only haunted house in the Chicago area to be situated in a real prison. According to the Old Joliet Haunted Prison’s website, the 2022 haunting season features two new attractions known as “The Abominations,” which are “tragic beings hungry for the companionship of living flesh”  and the “Tormented,” described as rageful beings seeking eternal suffering for others as an act of revenge. Moreover, this year the Haunted house is sponsored by “Don’t Be a Monster,” an anti-bullying program. 

Brought by 13FEG, this 2022 season also allow guest to partake in mini interactive games such as an escape game, which consist of a group of people entering a room and having only five minutes to find the clues to get out of it. According to Old Joliet Haunted Prison’s website, 13FEG is one of the largest Halloween entertainment companies that brings a haunted house experience across the country with over 15 different locations, including the Old Joliet Haunted Prison.

According to jolietprison.org, the Old Joliet Haunted Prison was opened in 1858 and continued to house offenders until 2002 when Governor George Ryan closed it for budget measures. The prison appeared on television many times for different shows such as “Empire” or “Prison Break.” In 2017 the city of Joliet took control of the property and it has now become a historical asset linked to the history of Joliet. 

The tickets are now on sale starting at $24.99 for the Old Haunted Prison and $5 for the mini escape game. The Old Joliet Haunted Prison is open to all public, however, the public is warned that the experience may be too intense for children under 12 years old.







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