Kiester’s Garage in Joliet closing after more than 60 years in business

Kiester’s Garage, located at 2009 Maple Road in Joliet, will close on Oct. 30.The business opened in 1960.Dave Kiester, second-generation owner of the family business, and Bob Simon, a longtime employee, are both retiring, according to the Kiester Garage website. “From first cars to family vehicles and work trucks, it has been our honor to earn your trust across generations,” according to the closing announcement on the website. “We are incredibly grateful to our customers, employees, suppliers, and friends who made this journey possible.”Kiester’s Garage’s services include emissions repair, oil changes, and transmission work for domestic and foreign cars, and customers can schedule service work through Oct. 30, according to the website.Customers may also request their service records before Oct. 30, according to the website.For warranty questions or ongoing work, call 815-726-2791.For more information, visit kiestergarage.com.We welcome news about business developments in our communit