JOLIET, Ill. - Often referred to as the "Jewel of Joliet," the Rialto Square Theatre faced a significant setback this summer when improper asbestos disposal led to a shutdown by the Illinois EPA.

Situated a few blocks from the river along Route 66 in downtown Joliet, the 98-year-old theater is a living piece of history, with its stories etched into its very walls.

For more than 90 years, the Jones family has been amusing audiences in the Alva area. Homer Jones began honing his ...