Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
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🏛️ Government
IDOT will begin the next phase of the 16-mile I-80 construction project in early March at the Chicago Street Interchange in Joliet.
Chicago Street will operate with one lane each way between Doris Avenue and McDonough Street, and drivers should expect heavy traffic for about a month.
I-DOT will rebuild the Des Plaines River bridge on I-80 as lane shifts and traffic delays affect Joliet drivers.
The $1.3 billion project, part of a corridor upgrade that has repaved 80% of the roadway & includes work on over 30 bridges, is scheduled for completion in 2028.
🏈 Sports
Providence secured the Class 3A Hillcrest Sectional championship by beating Hillcrest 72-44 on Thursday, Feb.
26 in Hillcrest. The team proudly posed with its championship plaque after the game.
🎉 Joliet Events
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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.
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.
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.
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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