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Joliet
Monday, February 9th, 2026
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Judy Easley, president of the Joliet NAACP, was honored with the Michael Austin Clark Community Leader Award at District 204’s State of the District event on Jan. 29 to acknowledge her 10 years of community service & leadership through MLK Day of Service and Head Start programs. Herald-News
- ➤ Hormel Foods donated $10,000 and Whole Foods Market donated $3,000 to Joliet’s nonprofit Yes, Together We Can, which helps residents with special dietary needs manage food insecurity. Founded by Paul Dickerson (a local clinical social worker) in November 2024, the group partners with local sponsors to offer tailored food support. Herald-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local producer Larry Crawford’s annual production Stamped Into History! celebrates African American heritage with theater, music, dance, and storytelling — it runs free from Feb. 20-22 at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre on Jefferson Street where the lobby opens early and free parking is available. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Several local wrestlers advanced from Saturday’s East Aurora girls wrestling regional as Lincoln-Way co-op led with 12 qualifiers and Plainfield South and Joliet Central showcased strong performances for upcoming 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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