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Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shorewood HUGS held its annual chocolate ball fundraiser – Lovely London: A Big Ben Bash – on Saturday, Feb. 7 at Hollywood Casino Joliet where guests saw a king's guard play the bugle. The event supported the nonprofit's HUGS and Wishes program that has fulfilled over 1,400 wishes. Herald-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local chocolatiers are unveiling festive Valentine’s Day treats for gift shoppers this Feb. 14. In Joliet, Dan’s Homemade Candies is ready to serve its heart-shaped boxes & other confections, while many northern shops offer gourmet options across the region. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The L-P boys basketball team edged Morris 48-38 on Monday, Feb. 9 at Sellette Gymnasium (L-P High), thanks to strong efforts from Erick Sotelo. The close game kept fans on the edge of their seats. Herald-News
- ➤ Over the weekend, local prep sports provided highlights as Lincoln-Way & Minooka girls won regional wrestling titles, Lincoln-Way East & Morris won state cheer championships at Grossinger Motors Arena, and Joliet West boys basketball extended its win streak to nine with a score of 76 to 61 over Plainfield East. Herald-News
- ➤ Monday, Dwight's boys basketball team won 79 to 57 over Serena with Joey Starks scoring 19 points; Reed-Custer's girls triumphed with a 39 to 33 win over Coal City as Jori Tucker scored 11. These high school games kept local sports fans in the know. Herald-News
- ➤ Marquette boys wrestling’s Koby Clark was named Athlete of the Week after garnering 218 (of 492) online votes and winning the 132-pound individual championship at Princeton Regional, avenging a loss from the previous week. 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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