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Joliet
Sunday, February 1st, 2026
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Omega Plumbing Heating and Cooling in Joliet advises homeowners to schedule preventive maintenance to check for small leaks, corrosion, and clogs before they lead to costly repairs. The company welcomes calls for routine inspections & drain cleaning to keep homes running smoothly. Herald-News
- ➤ New family-owned El Sabor Latino opened at 2356 Essington Road, serving Venezuelan and Colombian dishes. The restaurant opened on Saturday, Jan. 24 and offers empanadas, tequeños, and other traditional items. Herald-News
- ➤ Mauve Cocktail Lounge in Shorewood, formerly Mauve Nosh and Libations, unveiled its new mythological Victorian-Baroque style on Jan. 16. Owner Nick Pena said the update features green velvet decor, chandeliers, 24 martinis, and seasonal menu twists (record-breaking sales and positive feedback already drew diverse patrons). Herald-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Apr. 30, Joliet will kick off its centennial Route 66 celebrations with a Big House Ballgame at the Old Joliet Prison + the Red Carpet Corridor event will run May 2 to May 3; officials urge groups to post Route 66 events on VisitJoliet.com. Herald-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Kavitha Bhatia of Prime Healthcare—owner of Saint Joseph Medical Center—and Michael Mutterer of Silver Cross Hospital began three-year terms on the Illinois Health and Hospital Association board on Jan. 1, adding local health expertise from Will County systems. Herald-News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A 2,423-sqft home at 2305 Rosehall Drive, built in 2022, sold on Jan. 16 for $502,500 and features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a fireplace, gas heating, central A/C, and three parking spots on a 10,454-sqft lot in Joliet. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln-Way West won the IHSA Class 3A Rich Township Regional title on Saturday and advanced 10 wrestlers to sectionals, with Lincoln-Way Central and Lincoln-Way East also sending wrestlers — coach Brian Glynn said the team is set for further postseason action. Herald-News
- ➤ Braden Curran scored his 1,000th career point after receiving a pass from his twin during the boys' game at Hall High School and helped snap his team’s six-game losing streak with a 69-57 win over rival St. Bede on Saturday, Jan. 31. Herald-News
- ➤ The Joliet Catholic dance team won the IHSA Class 1A state title Saturday at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington with a score of 92.28. The team, which included seniors, juniors and sophomores, was coached by Ava Tomich, Abi Voss & Camryn Whisenant. Herald-News
- ➤ Joliet West beat Lemont 58-45 Saturday at the Lincoln-Way Warrior Shootout. The Tigers earned their sixth win in a row as six players contributed points — a balanced team effort that drove their victory. Herald-News
- ➤ At Saturday’s regional tournament, Joliet Catholic wrestlers won seven championships and placed in nine finals, earning 254 points — 86.5 more than the runner-up after a season of matches against top teams that set them up for the postseason. Herald-News
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