Groundbreaking at Rock Run Collection retail centers on Sept. 10, 2026.
Joining DICK’S House of Sport, the newly named retail tenants to open in 2027 include Five Below, Maurices, Spencer’s, Buckle, and Milano Nail Salon. Additional retail tenants will be released soon.
The groundbreaking for the development’s two retail zones and the anchor retail tenant DICK’S House of Sport was attended by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, U.S. Representative Lauren Underwood, Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, Joliet Mayor Terry D’Arcy, Cullinan Properties Chairman Diane Cullinan Oberhelman, DICK’S Sporting Goods Senior VP of Real Estate & Construction Vince Corno and additional industry leaders.
“This is an exciting milestone for Rock Run Collection at the Crossroads of Mid-America and the gateway to Chicago,” said Diane Cullinan Oberhelman, Chairman of Cullinan Properties. “The vision has created a true destination that brings together best-in-class retail, dining, entertainment, hospitality and residential experiences in one incredible location. With Hollywood Casino Joliet thriving, residents now calling The View luxury apartments home, construction moving quickly across the development, and DICK’S House of Sport anchoring this next phase, Rock Run Collection is alive in every way.”
The new retail experience blends large scale shopping and experiential offerings with national storefronts, regional services and dining destinations. Those retail zones are adjacent to the new Hollywood Casino Joliet and The View apartment complex further completing the 1.3 million square foot development that will be one stop for living, dining, shopping, and playing.
“When I worked with U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to help secure $20 million in federal funding for the interchange at Illinois Route 59 on I-55, I knew this grant would provide an opportunity for economic growth,” U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) said. “Local leaders, Cullinan Properties, and labor took the ball and ran with it. The Rock Run Retail Groundbreaking Celebration brings more businesses and jobs to the Joliet region and demonstrates how transformative investments in transportation at the federal, state, county, and local level can be.”
Earlier this year, DICK’S Sporting Goods announced its plans to build its experiential retail concept, DICK’S House of Sport, at Rock Run Collection and that site prep is well underway with vertical construction soon to begin. The 120,000-square-foot facility is the first DICK’S House of Sport to be built from the ground up in the Chicagoland area.The store will provide athletes with an incredible assortment of products along with in-store experiences, including a climbing wall, multiple golf bays with TrackMan simulators, and a multi-sport cage that can be used for baseball, softball, lacrosse, and soccer, and give athletes an opportunity to try product while measuring and tracking their performance.
Rock Run Collection’s retail centers feature convenient walkability between retailers and restaurants and approximately 555 surface level parking spaces.
“DICK’S House of Sport does not go just anywhere, and the fact that they chose Joliet, and chose to build it from the ground up here, tells you everything about where this city is headed. Shopping, restaurants, and entertainment are following! Look at the great announcements and more coming, not to mention the activity already happening here. Hollywood Casino, Chipotle, the View apartments, Ricky Rockets and so much more! We can’t wait for the retail momentum to open doors in 2027,” said Joliet Mayor Terry D’Arcy.
“This groundbreaking marks the start of something that will serve this community for years to come,” said Vince Corno, Senior Vice President of Real Estate at DICK’S.”House of Sport isadestination where athletes can discover new products, test equipment, improve their game and connect with others through sport, and we look forward to creating that experience forathletesacross the region.”
“We are extremely excited to join what will be a great lineup of retailers in a brand new, 1stClass shopping center located in one of the busiest intersections in the State of Illinois,” said Brett Milkie, Sr. VP – Leasing at Buckle.
“Our stores are built to be fun. There is energy the moment you walk in, the assortment is always changing, and customers come back because there is something new to discover every visit. Rock Run Collection is exactly the kind of place that deserves that experience, and we cannot wait to open here,” said Bri Kling, Senior Director of Real Estate at Five Below.
“We’re excited to bring Spencer’s unique brand of retail to Rock Run Collection and join the exceptional group of brands choosing to call this destination home,” said Lori Tesoro, Director of PR of Spencer’s. “As Rock Run continues to grow, we look forward to connecting with the community, welcoming new customers, and delivering a one-of-a-kind experience that has made Spencer’s a retail destination for generations.”
About Rock Run Collection
Rock Run Collection, owned and developed by Cullinan Properties, is a 310-acre mixed-use development that will include 570-multifamily apartments, 500+ hospitality rooms, over 150,000 square feet of office space, over 500,000 square feet of retail and restaurants, an outdoor amenity area and entertainment space. It is being developed by Cullinan Properties and is featured prominently along I-55 and I-80 as a showcase to 230,000 vehicles passing by daily. Rock Run Collection’s 1.3 million square feet of mixed-use space is anchored by Hollywood Casino Joliet and will feature additional entertainment, retail, hotels, office/healthcare buildings, and multifamily housing. For more information visit, www.RockRunCollection.com.
About Cullinan Properties
Cullinan Properties, Ltd. is a leading developer of real estate specializing in commercial and mixed-use developments and acquisitions. With offices in Peoria, IL, Chicago, IL and St. Louis, MO, Cullinan Properties is a multi-disciplined real estate firm that develops, manages and owns mixed-use, retail, multi-family, office, governmental and medical properties throughout the United States. For additional information about Cullinan Properties, Ltd., visit CullinanProperties.com.
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Aerial rendering of Rock Run Collection in Joliet, Ill.
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