Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.
Good morning, Joliet.
🏘️ Community
Donations from 143 people in the Herald Angels campaign set a new record of $20,330 in 2025 for the nearly 30-year drive benefiting United Way of Will County (first time donations exceeded $20,000 since 1997), according to The Herald-News publisher.
🚧 Accidents
Joliet Fire Department responded to a classroom fire at Dirksen Junior High School on Friday morning (with no students present due to an e-learning day) and spent over two hours extinguishing the blaze and clearing heavy smoke while one firefighter was treated for frostbite.
🎭 Culture
Country music star Brett Young will perform at Rialto Square Theatre downtown on Friday, Jan.
30 with guest singer-songwriter Jenna Davis as part of his 2026 2.0 Tour. Tickets cost $49 and VIP packages offer meet-and-greet and exclusive merchandise.
🏈 Sports
Plainfield South hosted and defeated Joliet West in girls basketball on Thursday, Jan.
22 at its home court in Plainfield, with the team dominating play throughout the match.
🎉 Joliet Events
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Emo Night LIVE featuring All American Throwbacks
8 PM – 12 AM — The Forge — Ticket required — Relive the emo era with live performances and a vibrant atmosphere at The Forge.
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