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Joliet
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mania: The ABBA Tribute will perform at Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet on Saturday, Feb. 21 — the show will feature ABBA classics like Dancing Queen and Waterloo, with tickets starting at $39.50. Herald-News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A 1,605 sqft home at 1208 Taylor Street — built in 1927 with three bedrooms and two bathrooms — was sold for $306,000 on Jan. 22. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Romeoville's Daniela Santander overcame an arm injury with just two days of practice to win the regional wrestling championship at East Aurora this past weekend — she now advances to sectionals and aims for state. Herald-News
- ➤ Joliet Catholic edged Plainfield South Tuesday night on its home court with a 61-56 win, overcoming an 11-point lead and closing with clutch free throws in the final 90 seconds. The victory boosts their playoff hopes ahead of the season's final games. Herald-News
- ➤ Clifton Central secured a 54-53 win in the River Valley Conference Tournament semifinal against Gardner-South Wilmington last night when Blake Chandler sank a late free throw to break the tie. The win sends Clifton Central to Friday's championship game while Gardner-South Wilmington will play in the third-place contest. Herald-News
- ➤ Jaymon Hornsby scored a buzzer runner to lift Lincoln-Way East to a 54-53 overtime win over Lincoln-Way Central (Tuesday's contest), while the Herald-News roundup detailed other local high school games, including Sandburg's narrow win over Lockport. 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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