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Joliet
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Galewood met at Redeemer Church to voice support for a plan featuring a library, Mars History Museum, grocery store and indoor youth sports center instead of 500 housing units amid congestion concerns. The $300 million mixed-use project awaits further community input. FOX 32
- ➤ Will County Habitat for Humanity’s 5th Beyond Beer & Bourbon Fest takes place Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30 at new Hollywood Casino Joliet grounds. The event offers live music, food trucks, and a wide selection of craft and premium beverages — a weekend kickoff to summer. Herald-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Joshua Arms Senior Residences celebrates Black History Month at 1315 Rowell Ave. with a Black History program today at 1:30 p.m., a soul food luncheon featuring Bonnie Winfrey Friday at 11:30 a.m. (registration deadline today, $10 fee), and Got Talent Saturday at 2 p.m. Herald-News
- ➤ Rialto Square Theatre hosts Masters of Illusion at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 & The Simon & Garfunkel Story at 6:30 p.m. Sunday; meanwhile, a Mardi Gras concert at the Joliet Area Historical Museum offers more local fun. Herald-News
- ➤ Hairball will pay tribute to 1980s hard rock at Rialto Square Theatre on Friday, March 13. The band, celebrating 26 years, will honor iconic acts like Van Halen, KISS, and Queen with pyrotechnics and elaborate effects — reviving the arena rock spirit. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, Feb. 25, Joliet Catholic beat Elmwood Park 60-43 in a regional semifinal in Joliet and advanced to Friday’s Class 3A championship. Herald-News
- ➤ Marquette and St. Bede advanced to Friday's championship of the Class 1A Serena Regional after wins over Midland and Dwight on Wednesday night at Al Stegman Court; the finalists will meet at 7 p.m. on Friday. Herald-News
- ➤ Several local wrestlers will compete in the fifth IHSA girls state wrestling tournament this weekend at Grossinger Arena in Bloomington, including Izabel Barrera (Joliet Central) and other area representatives as athletes from local schools aim for top placements in various weight brackets. Herald-News
- ➤ Lincoln-Way East defeated Sandburg 54 to 39 in the Class 4A regional semifinals on Wednesday with Wes Shelby scoring 10 points. The Griffins will face top-seeded Homewood-Flossmoor next while Lincoln-Way Central and other schools also secured wins. Herald-News
- ➤ Providence beat Thorton Fractional North 65-42 in the Class 3A Hillcrest Sectional semifinal on Tuesday, Feb. 24 in Hillcrest + the team will face host Hillcrest today for the sectional title. Herald-News
- ➤ Minooka's boys basketball season ended with an 81-46 loss to Peoria Richwoods on Wednesday night at the Class 4A Regional semifinals. Richwoods will face top-seeded Rock Island in Friday's championship game. 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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El Mago Magic Show
1-2 p.m. — White Oak Library District: Romeoville Branch — Registration required — Experience a captivating bilingual magic show with El Mago.
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