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Joliet
Sunday, February 8th, 2026
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ MorningStar Mission will hold its annual Culinary Caravan on Thursday, March 12 in the Frankfort area. Participants will board a school bus at 5:30 p.m. from The Loft (15 Ash St.) to dine at local bistros before finishing with dessert back at The Loft. Herald-News
- ➤ Bishop Hicks was installed as archbishop of New York Friday, leaving the Joliet diocese without a confirmed interim leader - officials did not clarify whether auxiliary bishop Dennis Spies will manage the transition until a new bishop is named. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Joliet West girls bowling team won the Minooka Regional on Friday at Channahon Lanes by finishing 731 pins ahead of second place & scoring five games with over 1,000 pins to secure a spot at sectionals next weekend at Joliet Town & Country Lanes. Herald-News
- ➤ On Saturday, Lincoln-Way East won the Class 3A state cheerleading title with a score of 97.92 (Morris claimed the Class 2A crown with 96.60), marking notable state-level success for both schools. Herald-News
- ➤ Joliet West won its ninth straight game by defeating Plainfield East 76—61 on Friday with a strong second-quarter surge. Senior forward Ryan Lipke scored 19 points as the team kept its momentum on the court. Herald-News
- ➤ In Friday high school sports, Lincoln-Way Central won at Tinley Park with Nick Brzezniak scoring 22 points in a 48-46 victory while Morris edged Kaneland 60-56 at Maple Park + other local teams posted close results in competitive matchups. Herald-News
- ➤ On Saturday, Lincoln-Way girls wrestling team dominated the East Aurora regional tournament by scoring 271 points—131.5 more than second-place Plainfield South, with six wrestlers in championship matches and eight advancing to sectionals. Herald-News
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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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Winners Win Pro Wrestling Event
6-10 p.m. — Hollywood Casino Joliet — All ages entry — Experience the excitement of family-friendly pro wrestling at the brand new casino venue.
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Shamrock Showdown Wrestling Event
4-8 p.m. — St. Joseph Park — $20 General Admission / $25 Front Row — Watch top Midwest wrestlers including the return of Pauly Thomaselli in an exciting 8-man tag match.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Richard Feynman
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