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Joliet
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Suburban restaurants with celebrity flair are offering new dining experiences. Tortazo by Rick Bayless opened at Harrah’s Joliet, and Sorellina by Giada now operates inside Hollywood Casino Joliet, while other celebrity-led spots launched in nearby suburbs. Herald-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Christopher Sindt, Lewis University’s provost since 2018, will assume the presidential role on July 1 at the Romeoville campus — succeeding David Livingston after a record-setting tenure marked by enrollment growth and new academic programs. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lockport clinched a 58-30 victory over Joliet West in the title game yesterday at Lockport Township High School East Campus — a 27-1 first half run set the tone — and will face Marist in the sectional on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Herald-News
- ➤ In Friday's regional championship game, St. Francis beat Joliet Catholic 58-54 by riding a strong finish and senior leadership. The Spartans now prepare to face Lemont on Tuesday at Hinsdale South in the sectional semis. Herald-News
- ➤ The Marquette boys basketball team won a 57-49 game (their first postseason title since 2019) in the Class 1A Serena Regional championship on Friday at Serena High School and will advance to the Amboy Sectional semifinals on Tuesday at 7 p.m. 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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