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Joliet
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lalah Hathaway, a five-time Grammy winner, will perform at Hollywood Casino Joliet on Friday, Feb. 27, as the local audience gets ready to enjoy her soulful concert. Tickets are on sale. Herald-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 approved contracts for two new administrators (approved Feb. 9) for the 2026-27 school year. Dr. Jennifer Killeen will start as principal at Lincoln-Way West, and Kyle Freise will serve as technology director beginning July 1. Herald-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crest Hill City Council approved a pilot test for PFAS filtration on Wells 10+7 to reduce forever chemical levels in drinking water. City Engineer Ron Wiedeman said proposals will be reviewed in May and tests are expected to begin this summer as part of ongoing mitigation efforts. Herald-News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the city confirmed it received a permit application from PFDA Architects to remodel the 15,000 sqft former Joann fabrics store at Joliet Commons on Plainfield Road — the permit did not specify a tenant even as local reports link the site to Trader Joe’s. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Newman beat Galena 42+32 on Tuesday at Eastland High School and advanced to the Sweet 16 in the Class 1A Eastland Sectional; the Comets will face Wethersfield on Thursday at 7 p.m. for the sectional title. Herald-News
- ➤ Providence girls advanced to the 3A Hillcrest Sectional championship after winning 65-42 against TF North Tuesday — Landrie Callahan scored 23 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, and the title game will start Thursday at 6 p.m. Herald-News
- ➤ Lincoln-Way West beat Joliet Central 810-44 in the first round of the regional boys basketball playoffs on Monday, Feb. 23, at New Lenox (photos by Dean Reid for Shaw Local News Network). Herald-News
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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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J.I. The Prince Concert
8 PM - 1 AM — The Forge — Tickets starting at $19.95 — Experience the magic of J.I.'s emotional melodies and stories of resilience in a live performance.
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